Money 2017: Who Makes What in Boston and Beyond
From Tom Brady to acrobats to titans of tech, this is what Boston earns. How does your paycheck stack up?
Real estate. The weather. Your kids’ chickenpox. All are acceptable cocktail-party conversation topics. But in this buttoned-up city, talking about money is still taboo. Yet you want to know if you’re keeping up with the Joneses…don’t you? In that spirit, we did the asking for you to create our shamelessly voyeuristic survey of what Bostonians earn and what it costs to live the good life now. Edited by Brittany Jasnoff

Us. vs. Them
It’s no secret the Bay State is expensive. So how, exactly, do we stack up against the rest of the country?

Worth the Splurge?
These everyday indulgences are guaranteed to make life a little easier—that is, if you can afford them.

My Boston: Temi Ogunbodede
The research finance specialist shares how she makes it work with a $50,000 income.

The Hub’s Hottest Professions
Thinking about switching careers? These are the most in-demand jobs right now.

My Boston: Katrina Allen
The working mother of four shares how she makes it work with a $140,000 household income.

My Boston: Chris Murphy
The consulting actuary shares what his life is like on a $350,000 income.

Boston’s Billionaires Club
They’re rich. They’re powerful. And combined, they’re worth more than the GDP of a small country. These are our area’s highest-net-worth tycoons.

My Boston: Ember Flynne
The independent circus performer shares how she makes it work with a $22,000 household income.