Stretching a six-figure salary: Where does Phoenix compare?


A six-figure paycheck has long been a sign of a comfortable income, and unlike several high-cost cities around the country where a $100,000 salary still leaves you broke, Phoenix is right around the middle of the pack.

According to MagnifyMoney, a family with two incomes that totals $100,000 that has a preschool-aged child would still have just under $800 left over at the end of the month in Phoenix after paying for essentials such as housing, food, transportation, 401k investments and taxes.

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