Salary Intelligence
Why High Earners Feel Broke in Expensive Cities
Quick answer
High earners in expensive cities often feel broke because their income rank is much higher than their lifestyle rank after city costs.
The Reality Gap
The gap between income rank and lifestyle rank after local costs. Negative means city costs reduce lifestyle below income rank suggests.
FAQ
What is the Reality Gap?
The Reality Gap is the difference between your national income rank and your lifestyle rank after city costs.
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