A household salary of $80,000 might be enough to live comfortably in only nine of the nation’s 50 largest cities. Even a $90,000 salary delivers a comfortable lifestyle in only 17 of the biggest U.S.

Aerial view of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and downtown Dallas. Like all of the state's largest cities, Dallas grappled with a deficit while developing its 2026 budget. Smiley N. Pool / Staff ...

The number of cities with populations in the millions worldwide continues to rise, according to the latest “World Urbanization Prospects” report by the UN. The new leader in terms of population is a ...

Bringing in twice the average annual cost of living is one measure. Among the 50 most populous U.S. cities, that means making anywhere from $63,000 a year to $280,000. To give you an idea of how much ...

Methodology: For this study, GOBankingRates analyzed the five largest cities by population in each state. Using the US Census 2023 5-year American Community Survey, the total population, population ...

Since January, at least 20 of the nation’s 25 most populous cities have reported budget gaps for fiscal year 2026. Since January, at least 20 of the nation’s 25 most populous cities have reported ...