Required Salaries to Afford Living in America's Top 10 Costliest Cities

The article discusses the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S., highlighting that these areas, often oceanfront and gated, command multimillion-dollar estates. Newport Coast, California, is the most expensive, with a median listing price of $11.8 million and an estimated required income of over $2.3 million to afford a home there, based on the 30% rule. These markets attract ultra-wealthy buyers, often purchasing with cash, and are driven by scarcity, privacy, and proximity to major economic hubs.