Best & Worst Cities for a $100k Salary in 2025 (After Taxes + Cost of Living)
- Federal + Payroll Taxes: Combined deductions for income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.
- State & Local Taxes: State income tax plus any city wage or occupational taxes.
- Sales Tax Burden: Estimated cost from everyday taxable purchases.
- After-Tax Income: Net pay after all taxes.
- RPP Adjustment: Local cost-of-living index relative to the national average.
- Adjusted Spending Power: True purchasing power of the salary, expressed in “national average” dollars.