Anchorage Tops List of 25 Richest U.S. Cities Measured by State GDP Per Capita
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The 25 richest U.S. cities are ranked by state GDP per capita rather than city GDP per capita, since the latter data is unavailable. The most populous city from the top 25 states is selected.
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Major companies like Marriott International, Verizon Communications, and General Electric are based in some of the richest cities like Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston. These corporations play a vital economic role.
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Top 10 richest cities are Anchorage, Bridgeport, Fargo, Omaha, Denver, Wilmington, Newark, Chicago, Baltimore, and Virginia Beach.
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The U.S. economy in 2024 is projected to grow slowly between 0.5-2% GDP as per leading financial institutions, amidst global uncertainty.
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Consumption growth is estimated to be close to 2% in 2024, while business investment should expand by 2%. The housing sector continues facing shortages.