The 10 Most Expensive Cities to Live in the U.S.

1. Atherton, California

The most luxurious, exclusive, and costly place to live in the whole country is the small town of Atherton, California (as per Wikipedia). Living in Atherton means spending a remarkable $575,834 per person each year, with the average home value reaching almost $6.6 million (according to Go Banking Rates). Atherton's cost of living surpasses all others on this list. To afford life in this grand residential area, you'd need an executive-level salary from a Silicon Valley company. How much is that? Think of an income that lets you spend nearly $50,000 per month.