15 best and worst states for life if you save money
It can be difficult to save money no matter what state you live in, but in some cities it is more difficult to do than in others. It all depends on the total cost of living and average wages.
GOBankingRates appreciated the largest cities in America 60 and found out that most cities where it is easy to save money are concentrated in the state of Texas, and difficult in the cities of California.
Top 15 cities where it is easy to save money
15. Austin, TX
Population: 931 830 people
Average income: $ 60 939
Unemployment Rate: 3%
Average housing price: $ 375 000
Average monthly rent: $ 1 764 USD
Average fuel cost: $ 2,39
Average cost of products: $ 328,40
Sales Tax: 8,25%
14. Jacksonville, FL
Population: 868 031 people
Average income: $ 48 256
Unemployment Rate: 3.5%
Average housing price: $ 199 900
Average monthly rent: $ 1 146
Average fuel cost: $ 2,56
Average cost of products: $ 342,92
Sales Tax: 7%
13. Columbus, Ohio
Population: 850 106 people
Average income: $ 47 156
Unemployment Rate: 3.8%
Average housing price: $ 159 500
Average monthly rent: $ 1 172
Average fuel cost: $ 2,65
Average cost of products: $ 284,36
Sales Tax: 7,5%
12. Tulsa, Oklahoma
Population: 403 505 people
Average income: $ 43 045
Unemployment Rate: 4.1%
Average housing price: $ 159 900
Average monthly rent: $ 946
Average fuel cost: $ 2,38
Average cost of products: $ 298,87
Sales Tax: 8,517%
11. Kansas City, Missouri
Population: 475 378 people
Average income: $ 47 489
Unemployment Rate: 3.8%
Average housing price: $ 180 000
Average monthly rent: $ 1 094
Average fuel cost: $ 2,48
Average cost of products: $ 293,60
Sales Tax: 8,35%
10. El Paso, TX
Population: 681 124 people
Average income: $ 43 322
Unemployment Rate: 4.5%
Average housing price: $ 164 950
Average monthly rent: $ 1 001
Average fuel cost: $ 2,52
Average cost of products: $ 248,20
Sales Tax: 8,25%
9. Omaha, Nebraska
Population: 443 885 people
Average income: $ 50 827
Unemployment Rate: 3.1%
Average housing price: $ 239 900
Average monthly rent: $ 1 317
Average fuel cost: $ 2,59
Average cost of products: $ 297,37
Sales Tax: 7%
8. Fort Worth, TX
Population: 833 319 people
Average income: $ 54 876
Unemployment Rate: 3.7%
Average housing price: $ 245 000
Average monthly rent: $ 1 439
Average fuel cost: $ 2,42
Average cost of products: $ 283,84
Sales Tax: 8,25%
7. Arlington texas
Population: 388 125 people
Average income: $ 53 574
Unemployment Rate: 3.7%
Average housing price: $ 225 000
Average monthly rent: $ 1 506
Average fuel cost: $ 2,43
Average cost of products: $ 273,65
Sales Tax: 8%
6. San Antonio, Texas
Population: 1 469 845 people
Average income: $ 48 183
Unemployment Rate: 3.4%
Average housing price: $ 229 900
Average monthly rent: $ 1 281
Average fuel cost: $ 2,31
Average cost of products: $ 287,29
Sales Tax: 8,25%
5. Wichita, Kansas
Population: 389 965 people
Average income: $ 46 775
Unemployment Rate: 4.1%
Average housing price: $ 149 900
Average monthly rent: $ 903
Average fuel cost: $ 2,45
Average cost of products: $ 290,32
Sales Tax: 7,5%
4. Milwaukee, WI
Population: 600 155 people
Average income: $ 36 801
Unemployment Rate: 3.2%
Average housing price: $ 117 000
Average monthly rent: $ 1 033
Average fuel cost: $ 2,54
Average cost of products: $ 304,66
Sales Tax: 5,6%
3. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Population: 631 346 people
Average income: $ 50 070
Unemployment Rate: 3.6%
Average housing price: $ 181 530
Average monthly rent: $ 1 064
Average fuel cost: $ 2,34
Average cost of products: $ 290,38
Sales Tax: 8,75%
2. Louisville, Kentucky
Population: 615 366 people
Average income: $ 46 881
Unemployment Rate: 3.9%
Average housing price: $ 189 900
Average monthly rent: $ 1 016
Average fuel cost: $ 2,58
Average cost of products: $ 266,91
Sales Tax: 6%
1. Virginia Beach, Va.
Population: 452 745 people
Average income: $ 67 719
Unemployment Rate: 3.7%
Average housing price: $ 280 000
Average monthly rent: $ 1 548
Average fuel cost: $ 2,48
Average cost of products: $ 300,73
Sales Tax: 6%
Top 15 cities where it is difficult to save money
The most expensive cities for living are located along the coast, especially the West. In fact, most cities where it is difficult to save money are in the state of California.
15. Miami, FL
Population: 441 003 people
Average income: $ 31 642
Unemployment Rate: 4.1%
Average housing price: $ 455 000
Average monthly rent: $ 2 033
Average fuel cost: $ 2,69
Average cost of products: $ 370,35
Sales Tax: 7%
14. Riverside, California
Population: 322 424 people
Average income: $ 58 979
Unemployment Rate: 4.4%
Average housing price: $ 423 990
Average monthly rent: $ 1 898
Average fuel cost: $ 3,50
Average cost of products: $ 311,95
Sales Tax: 7,75%
13. Sacramento, CA
Population: 490 712 people
Average income: $ 52 071
Unemployment Rate: 4.2%
Average housing price: $ 310 000
Average monthly rent: $ 1 640
Average fuel cost: $ 3,40
Average cost of products: $ 348,78
Sales Tax: 8,25%
12. San Diego, CA
Population: 1 394 928 people
Average income: $ 68 117
Unemployment Rate: 3.5%
Average housing price: $ 674 999
Average monthly rent: $ 2 580
Average fuel cost: $ 3,55
Average cost of products: $ 311,27
Sales Tax: 7,75%
11. Bakersfield, CA
Population: 373 640 people
Average income: $ 58 669
Unemployment Rate: 9.6%
Average housing price: $ 267 750
Average monthly rent: $ 1 362
Average fuel cost: $ 3,43
Average cost of products: $ 306,44
Sales Tax: 7,25%
10. Anaheim, California
Population: 350 742 people
Average income: $ 61 826
Unemployment Rate: 4.2%
Average housing price: $ 589 000
Average monthly rent: $ 2 222
Average fuel cost: $ 3,58
Average cost of products: $ 311,82
Sales Tax: 7,75%
9. Santa Ana, California
Population: 335 400 people
Average income: $ 54 062
Unemployment Rate: 4.2%
Average housing price: $ 499 990
Average monthly rent: $ 2 601
Average fuel cost: $ 3,58
Average cost of products: $ 312,73
Sales Tax: 7,75%
8. Fresco, California
Population: 520 052 people
Average income: $ 41 842
Unemployment Rate: 9.1%
Average housing price: $ 259 000
Average monthly rent: $ 1 295
Average fuel cost: $ 3,46
Average cost of products: $ 283,64
Sales Tax: 7,975%
7. San Jose, California
Population: 1 026 908 people
Average income: $ 90 303
Unemployment Rate: 3%
Average housing price: $ 950 000
Average monthly rent: $ 3 442
Average fuel cost: $ 3,58
Average cost of products: $ 341,69
Sales Tax: 8,75%
6. Seattle, WA
Population: 684 451 people
Average income: $ 74 458
Unemployment Rate: 4,3%
Average housing price: $ 699 950
Average monthly rent: $ 2 538
Average fuel cost: $ 3,28
Average cost of products: $ 416,94
Sales Tax: 9,6%
5. New York, NY
Population: 85 550 405 people
Average income: $ 55 191
Unemployment Rate: 4,6%
Average housing price: $ 828 000
Average monthly rent: $ 2 315
Average fuel cost: $ 3,84
Average cost of products: $ 451,86
Sales Tax: 8,875%
4. Long Beach, California
Population: 474 140 people
Average income: $ 55 151
Unemployment Rate: 4,2%
Average housing price: $ 549 000
Average monthly rent: $ 2 450
Average fuel cost: $ 3,58
Average cost of products: $ 342,47
Sales Tax: 10%
3. Oakland, California
Population: 419 267 people
Average income: $ 57 778
Unemployment Rate: 2,9%
Average housing price: $ 609 500
Average monthly rent: $ 2 969
Average fuel cost: $ 3,53
Average cost of products: $ 384,97
Sales Tax: 9,25%
2. Los Angeles, CA
Population: 3 971 883 people
Average income: $ 51 538
Unemployment Rate: 4,2%
Average housing price: $ 775 000
Average monthly rent: $ 2 847
Average fuel cost: $ 3,58
Average cost of products: $ 354,57
Sales Tax: 9,25%
1. San Francisco, CA
Population: 864 816 people
Average income: $ 87 701
Unemployment Rate: 2,9%
Average housing price: $ 1 195 000
Average monthly rent: $ 4 285
Average fuel cost: $ 3,64
Average cost of products: $ 512,76
Sales Tax: 8,5%
If you want to set aside money, then when choosing a city to live in, consider the amount of your earnings and living expenses and other expenses.
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