Frost It Forward

See how a 'paw-some' gift makes a huge impact for Austin pet lovers

Shruthi Parker and two of her furry friends.

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In case you hadn't already heard, CultureMap has partnered with Frost Bank on its Opt For Optimism campaign, which encourages small acts of kindness that lead to a big impact in your community.

In addition to a Charity Guide and an editorial series highlighting those who are giving back, CultureMap is also turning the spotlight on locals who are fostering generosity, building community, and changing perspectives.

Lifestyle blogger Shruthi Parker of The Honest Shruth introduces Emancipet, a network of nonprofit veterinary clinics that offers affordable vaccinations, wellness care, specialty treatment, and spay and neuter surgeries for Austin's dogs and cats.

Watch how Parker, a Frost community partner, is able to #frostitforward by surprising an Emancipet visitor with a $100 cash card to cover their vet bill. It's small acts like these that continue goodwill in the community and hopefully make a big difference in someone's life.

Show how you're spreading optimism by tagging CultureMap Austin on Instagram and using the hashtag #frostitforward, and you could win some cool swag.

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This is how far a $100k salary goes in Austin, according to new study

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Seven Texan cities appear in the study’s top 10 where a six-figure salary goes the furthest.

Many people daydream about making six figures in their career before they enter the workforce. But the rising cost of living certainly throws a wrench in the works. Luckily for Texans, a six-figure salary still goes pretty far in the state.

In a new report from SmartAsset, a $100,000 salary in Austin is worth an average of $73,777 after taxes and adjusted for the cost of living. The financial technology company analyzed income in 76 United States cities, and adjusted them for the cost of living in each location. Austin ranked No. 24 on the list.

Seven Texan cities appear in the study’s top 10 where a six-figure salary goes the furthest. Houston ranked No. 6 as the fourth Texas city on the list, after El Paso (No. 2), Corpus Christi (No. 4), and Lubbock (No. 5). A Houstonian's six-figure salary is reduced to $74,515 after taxes, but is technically worth $81,350 when adjusted for the cost of living.

In a three-way tie with San Antonio for No. 7, a person who makes $100,000 a year in Fort Worth and Arlington takes home about $74,515 after taxes. When adjusted for the cost of living, which is seven percent lower than the national average, that money is worth $80,124.

Dallas appears at No. 34 on the list, with the average six-figure earner bringing home $72,345 after taxes. That salary shrinks in the northern Dallas suburb of Plano (No. 59), where the worker brings home $59,422.

The place where $100,000 goes the furthest is Memphis, Tennessee. Much like Texas, Tennessee doesn’t have a state income tax and has a lower cost of living in comparison to the national average.

After Memphis is El Paso, followed by Oklahoma City (No. 3), then Corpus Christi, Lubbock, and Houston. After the Texan three-way tie for No. 7, St. Louis, Missouri rounds out the top 10.

The 10 total Texas cities that appear in SmartAsset’s study include:

No. 2 – El Paso
No. 4 – Corpus Christi
No. 5 – Lubbock
No. 6 – Houston
No. 7 – Fort Worth, Arlington, San Antonio (tied)
No. 24 – Austin
No. 34 – Dallas
No. 59 – Plano

The report and its methodology can be found on SmartAsset’s website.

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