15 US cities where it can feel like saving money is nearly impossible

With median rents exceeding half of monthly median take-home incomes, this is a city where savers will have a tough time having much left over.

Median household income: $71,353

Median rent for a single-family home: $3,095

In Stockton, California, affordable housing doesn't even out the fact that median household incomes fall below $50,000 per year.

Median household income: $48,396

Median rent for a single-family home: $1,595

Miami is anything but budget friendly — if a family made the median income and paid the median rent, they'd have just $433.25 left over per month for all other expenses.

Median household income: $33,999

Median rent for a single-family home: $2,400

Irvine, California is south of Los Angeles, and while it might have a high median income, high costs of living prevent many from saving too much of it.

Median household income: $95,573

Median rent for a single-family home: $3,800

In Boston, high rents won't be your only concern. Food and eating out is rather expensive in this city, and for those looking to buy a home, a median price of $749,000 isn't friendly to the typical family's income.

Median household income: $62,021

Median rent for a single-family home: $3,000

Even though median incomes cross the six-figure mark, it's not easy to save with high rents. For those making less than the median income, homeownership is a tough dream, with median home prices at $999,999.

Median household income: $122,191

Median rent for a single-family home: $3,500

Across the bay from incredibly expensive San Francisco, California, Oakland is slightly less expensive, though it will still be a tough city to save in.

Median household income: $63,251

Median rent for a single-family home: $3,000

While incomes tend to keep up with housing costs, other costs like dining out, groceries and transportation make this a very unfriendly city for savers.

Median household income: $79,596

Median rent for a single-family home: $2,950

The Aloha State's capitol is a very expensive place to live in terms of both housing costs and everyday expenses.

Median household income: $65,707

Median rent for a single-family home: $2,500

San Jose, California has the third highest rent and housing costs in the United States, according to GOBankingRates' data. Just because salaries are high doesn't mean that it's good for those looking to build their savings accounts.

Median household income: $96,662

Median rent for a single-family home: $3,700

The nation's capital isn't friendly to those who want to save. From food to dining out to taking public transportation, it will cost more in DC.

Median household income: $77,649

Median rent for a single-family home: $3,400

In Los Angeles, incomes don't quite keep up with housing costs — a family earning the median income and paying median rent costs will spend over half of their income on housing alone.

Median household income: $54,501

Median rent for a single-family home: $3,800

New York residents pay much less in rent than Los Angeles residents, but the typical family will still spend about half their income on rent if they earn and spend the median amounts.

Median household income: $57,782

Median rent for a single-family home: $2,400

San Francisco's median income doesn't even cross the six-figure mark, and a family with median incomes and rent costs will also spend over half their income on rent. But with the median home cost at $1,295,000, homeownership could be difficult.

Median household income: $96,265

Median rent for a single-family home: $4,650