17. New Mexico
Annual Expenditure: $42,507
$100,000 Will Last: 2 years, 4 months, 7 days
If you enjoy life in the big city but can’t handle the high cost of living that usually comes with it, New Mexico might offer you the best compromise. You only need to make $53,384 a year to live comfortably in Albuquerque, one of the lowest figures among the 50 largest U.S. cities.