A $100,000 salary may sound like a comfortable income, but how far it goes can vary largely depending on where you live, a new study shows. The financial company SmartAsset determined the value of $100,000 in 69 of the largest U.S. cities for 2025, after accounting for applicable taxes and local cost of living premiums.

Even if San Antonio doesn't feel cheap, a six-figure salary is going a bit further than it used to, according to a just-released income study by fintech company SmartAsset. An annual $100,000 salary in San Antonio is worth $86,

Earning a $100,000 salary in San Francisco means something much different than in El Paso, Texas. Here's a look at the data.

While a six-figure salary might sound like a cushiony financial spot to be in, it all depends on the costs of living where you reside.