This article was originally published on Lizanest.com

Which city can swallow an average paycheck before the month is even over? Across America, families are facing shocking gaps between what workers earn and what it costs to live. In one town, expenses climb past $14,000 a month. In another, the shortfall nears $10,000. From island communities to ski resorts and wealthy suburbs, these places prove that a high salary does not always mean an affordable life. And the costliest city is still ahead.
