This Is the Most Affordable U.S. City to Live Comfortably-and Here's Exactly How Much You Need to Earn
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As the cost of living rises, GOBankingRates has identified the income required for comfortable living in the 50 largest U.S. cities. Their analysis highlighted that homeowners in a number of major cities, including several on the West Coast, need substantial incomes to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. Irvine, California, topped the list, requiring over $326,000 annually for homeowners and nearly $131,000 for renters. The report emphasizes the stark contrast between median incomes and the amounts needed for comfortable living due to escalating living costs.
Homeowners in 10 of the nation's largest cities need to earn at least $191,000 annually to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
Irvine, California, ranked first as the spot where you need the highest income to live comfortably, requiring $326,645 for homeowners.
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