Core Insights - A MoneyLion study identifies East Coast cities that balance earning power and affordability, emphasizing locations where residents earn more and retain more of their income Group 1: Top Cities and Key Figures - Decatur, Georgia: Median household income of $140,480, average home value of $283,930, average monthly mortgage of $1,563, and annual cost of living at $45,000 [3] - Murrysville, Pennsylvania: Median household income of $120,685, average home value of $352,544, average monthly mortgage of $1,941, and annual cost of living at $47,591 [5] - North Augusta, South Carolina: Median household income of $90,132, average home value of $256,686, average monthly mortgage of $1,413, and annual cost of living at $40,195 [8] - Morrisville, North Carolina: Median household income of $125,404, average home value of $490,329, average monthly mortgage of $2,700, and annual cost of living at $55,945 [9] - Evans, Georgia: Median household income of $126,767, average home value of $401,660, average monthly mortgage of $2,212, and annual cost of living at $51,127 [11] - Crofton, Maryland: Median household income of $138,442, average home value of $594,808, average monthly mortgage of $3,275, and annual cost of living at $63,100 [15] - Apex, North Carolina: Median household income of $147,250, average home value of $509,172, average monthly mortgage of $2,804, and annual cost of living at $58,695 [14] - Severna Park, Maryland: Median household income of $168,091, average home value of $723,019, average monthly mortgage of $3,981, and annual cost of living at $72,650 [17] - Holly Springs, North Carolina: Median household income of $132,435, average home value of $575,240, average monthly mortgage of $3,167, and annual cost of living at $61,932 [19] - Severn, Maryland: Median household income of $130,627, average home value of $517,244, average monthly mortgage of $2,848, and annual cost of living at $58,642 [20] - Elkridge, Maryland: Median household income of $135,412, average home value of $495,415, average monthly mortgage of $2,728, and annual cost of living at $57,936 [21] - Clarksburg, Maryland: Median household income of $178,641, average home value of $656,590, average monthly mortgage of $3,615, and annual cost of living at $71,427 [23]