5 U.S. Cities Where $100,000 Doesn’t Feel Rich Anymore

Is $100,000 still a great salary in America? In cities like Boston, San Diego, New York, San Jose, and San Francisco, a six-figure income can buy far less than many people expect. In this video, we break down the numbers behind the cost of living — from housing prices and rent to salaries, taxes, and everyday expenses — and look at why $100,000 doesn't feel as wealthy as it once did in some of America's most expensive cities. 🏙️ Cities featured: Boston, Massachusetts San Diego, California New York City, New York San Jose, California San Francisco, California 💰 AFFRD explores the real numbers behind everyday life — housing, salaries, groceries, transportation, taxes, and the true cost of living. Where do you live, and how much income do you need to live comfortably there? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to AFFRD for more videos about money, prices, housing, and the real cost of living. 🎬 FOOTAGE CREDITS Some footage used in this video is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY). "**Thinking About Moving to San Jose? Drive Through This Silicon Valley Neighborhood**" by Papa Knows Stuff Source:    • **Thinking About Moving to San Jose? Drive...   Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) "Santana Row in 4K - San Jose. California. The Row!" by Hola Travels Vlog 211 Source:    • Santana Row in 4K - San Jose. California. ...   Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) "เดินเที่ยวเมืองหลวงแห่งแรกของรัฐแคลิฟอร์เนีย | VLOG ลุยเดี่ยว เที่ยวเมือง San Jose" by FitForGo Source:    • เดินเที่ยวเมืองหลวงแห่งแรกของรัฐแคลิฟอร์เน...   Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 🎨 GRAPHICS & ICONS Icons and graphic assets: Designed by Magnific www.magnific.com Attribution used in accordance with the asset's license. #CostOfLiving #PersonalFinance #AFFRD