How much money does one person need to take home each year, to feel “comfortable” financially?
This map from Visual Capitalist looks at numbers by U.S. state, taking into account household expenses, discretionary spending, saving and investing, and other factors.

The state with the highest income needed to live comfortably is Massachusetts ($116k/year), while West Virginia was the cheapest ($79k/year). There are many little surprises in the data, however, that make this one interesting.
This visual really showcases SpaceX’s head start in the satellite internet business with Starlink. The company has close to 6,000 satellites, which means they make up at least half of all satellites orbiting Earth—an impressive feat for just one company.
- Mapped: The 10 Hottest and Coldest Countries
- With the summer heating up, we all know what it’s like when it’s so hot that things get uncomfortable.
- Well, what if the weather were that toasty all the time? The most discussed graphic this month highlights the countries with the highest (and lowest) average temperatures.


