Welcome to the Wealth Matrix
Ah New York City. The city that never sleeps and apparently never stops making millionaires and billionaires. With nearly 350,000 millionaires and 60 billionaires the Big Apple reigns supreme as the richest city in America despite rumors of the wealthy fleeing to escape high taxes and cramped apartments.
Billionaire Battle: New York vs. San Francisco
The San Francisco Bay Area may boast more billionaires than New York but when it comes to overall wealth the concrete jungle takes the cake. The Bay Area's impressive growth rate of millionaire population by 82% over the past decade shows that tech money is a force to be reckoned with.
The Lone Star State Rises
Yeehaw! Austin Texas has more than doubled its millionaire population in the past decade proving that everything really is bigger in Texas. With nearly 33,000 millionaires and a rapidly growing economy Austin is a rising star in the wealth game.
Miami Heat: Millionaire Edition
Miami may be known for its sunny beaches and vibrant nightlife but it's also home to a growing population of millionaires. With an 87% increase in millionaires over the past decade Miami is making a name for itself in the world of wealth.
Wealth Hubs Endure
Despite the allure of lower taxes and warm weather in the Sun Belt states New York City and the Bay Area continue to stand tall as America's top wealth hubs. The battle for the title of the richest city rages on but for now the Empire State and the Golden State reign supreme.
The Top 10 Wealthiest Cities
1. New York City 2. San Francisco Bay Area 3. Los Angeles 4. Chicago 5. Washington D.C. 6. Dallas 7. Houston 8. Boston 9. Miami 10. Philadelphia. The rich get richer and the rest of us can just take the red pill and see how deep the rabbit hole goes.
DavidAbdella
New York City: the city that never stops making money. It's like a never-ending loop of wealth creation. Maybe I should move there and cash in on the action.