Ranked: The Income Needed to Be Happy in 50 U.S. Cities

Ranked: The Income Needed to Be Happy in 50 U.S. Cities

Ranked: The Income Needed to Be Happy in 50 U.S. Cities Key Takeaways The estimated income needed to reach peak life satisfaction ranges from $122,480 in Cincinnati to $195,969 in New York. California accounts for five of the 10 most expensive cities in the ranking, led by San Francisco at $191,266. Austin, Houston, and San Antonio all rank among the 10 cities with the lowest income thresholds. How much money does it take before earning more n…