Design your dream life. Then figure out what it costs.
Most people pick a career first and hope the lifestyle follows. Life-first thinking flips that. Fill in what your ideal life actually looks like, and this tool will tell you exactly what you need to earn.
Show costs as:
Your Dream Life Costs
$1,364/wk
$70,940/year23 line items
Pre-Tax Income Needed
$90,776That's
$1,746/wkHousing
$507/wk
Transport
$187/wk
Food & Drink
$205/wk
Health & Fitness
$58/wk
Tech & Subscriptions
$39/wk
Personal & Appearance
$46/wk
Education & Growth
$12/wk
Social & Fun
$176/wk
Toys & Big Wants
$0
Pets
$0
Giving & Gifts
$23/wk
Savings & Investing
$69/wk
Bills & Admin
$42/wk
How Much Do I Need To Earn?
Your dream life costs $70,940/year after tax. Here's what you'd actually need to earn.
Gross Salary
$90,776
before tax
Income Tax
$18,021
2025-26 rates
Medicare
$1,816
2% of gross
Take Home
$70,940
Your dream life
2025-26 brackets + Medicare. No offsets/deductions.
Where Your Money Goes
Total
8 categories
Housing$507/wk
Food & Drink$205/wk
Transport$187/wk
Social & Fun$176/wk
Savings & Investing$69/wk
Health & Fitness$58/wk
Personal & Appearance$46/wk
Bills & Admin$42/wk