It turns out, that includes how far a $100,000 salary will get you, according to a recent SmartAsset study.
A six-figure income offers the most purchasing power in El Paso, Texas, the study found.
In El Paso, a $100,000 salary amounts to around $88,840 after taking out those expenses.
One factor potentially fueling the Lone Star State's dominance is its tax friendliness, since Texas does not collect state income taxes.
However, residents still pay federal income taxes and face some of the highest property taxes in the country.
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