Summary
A personal finance expert argues that a $100,000 salary in 2025 is worth much less than it used to be due to inflation. The expert compares this income to $54,000 in 2000 and explains that rising costs have reduced its buying power, making it harder for people to live comfortably on a six-figure income.
Key Facts
- Inflation has reduced the value of $100,000 in 2025 to about $54,000 in 2000.
- The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures price changes over time, helps compare money value across years.
- The CPI was about 172 in 2000 and around 317 in 2025.
- Median earnings for full-time workers in 2025 are about $62,192 per year.
- A $100,000 salary varies based on location, cost of living, taxes, and personal expenses.
- Despite being a six-figure income, many still have to budget carefully to manage financially.
- The discussion sparked by the expert's post received over 3,200 likes and more than 130 comments on social media.
