(NEXSTAR) – Determining how much you need to make to get by can be tricky. You need money for your basic 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 in order to live comfortably in the 100 largest cities in the country…