New Orleans has the highest income inequality among 98 US cities, with top earners making 7.8 times more than the lowest.
10 Cities with the Most Income Inequality: According to SmartAsset's ranking of 98 largest US cities, New Orleans has the highest income inequality, with top earners making 7.8 times more than the lowest earners. Despite this, New Orleans' top earners make less than average ($110,800) compared to other cities. The bottom 20% of earners in New Orleans have the lowest income ceiling at $14,078 annually.
March 14, 2024
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