(NEXSTAR) – Determining how much you need to make to get by can be tricky. You need money for your necessities, such as a home, food, and clothes. You also need money for the things you enjoy doing, like grabbing dinner with some friends, going to a concert, and those new sneakers you’ve been eyeing up. Finally, there’s the question of how much to save for your future.
Overall, it really comes down to where you decide to live. Depending on which city you choose to call home, you may need more money than you first thought if you’re hoping to live a comfortable life.
A new study from SmartAsset broke down exactly how much you need to make to live comfortably in the 100 largest cities in the country.
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To find this, SmartAsset determined the salary needed to fit what they call the “50/30/20 rule.” This rule is a common budgeting technique that states that 50% of your post-tax income goes to needs, 30% to your wants, and 20% gets set aside for the future…