Annual family budgets for four-person families* in selected areas, 2013 (2012 dollars)
| Area name | Annual total |
|---|---|
| New York, N.Y. | $94,676 |
| Washington, D.C. | $89,643 |
| Boston, Mass. | $86,502 |
| Philadelphia, Pa. | $77,928 |
| Milwaukee, Wis. | $74,018 |
| Chicago, Ill. | $73,055 |
| Seattle, Wash. | $70,242 |
| Detroit, Mich. | $67,255 |
| St. Louis, Mo. | $64,673 |
* Four-person families assume two parents and two children.
Source: Authors' analysis of Economic Policy Institute Family Budget Calculator