H-1B visa: How much does a family of 4 really need to live comfortably in 10 US cities in 2026?

For many Indians, moving to the US on an H-1B visa is closely associated with the promise of better career opportunities and a higher standard of living. But with housing, healthcare, education and everyday expenses rising in several American cities, a high salary does not necessarily translate into a financially stress-free life.

An NRI entrepreneur has now offered his estimate of how much a family of four would need to earn annually to live comfortably in 10 major US cities in 2026.