The Brief
- A new study shows that a $100,000 salary has varying purchasing power depending on where you live in the U.S.
- Manhattan, New York, had the least value for $100K, with only $30,362 in spending power, while Oklahoma and Texas cities offered the most.
- St. Paul and Minneapolis ranked No. 41 and No. 43, respectively, on the list.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A $100,000 salary may sound like a comfortable income, but how far it goes can vary largely depending on where you live, a new study shows.
The financial company SmartAsset determined the value of $100,000 in 69 of the largest U.S. cities for 2025, after accounting for applicable taxes and local cost of living premiums.
“Understanding where $100,000 stretches the furthest – and where it may fall short – can be crucial for budgeting and long-term financial planning,” SmartAsset wrote in their study.
Here’s how far $100K goes in Minneapolis in 2025
By the numbers:…