Ranking The Housewives By Their Net Worth

Rich and famous go hand in hand; the higher the celebrity status, more money rolls in. But with great wealth comes great responsibility. Because like other forms of entertainment, reality television pays. It’s how it’s managed that can make or break a star. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Housewives are doing OK. Well, most of them, anyway.

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Teresa Giudice net worth: $11 million in debt

Housewives location: The Real Housewives of New Jersey

She's out of prison but the RHONJ star is still in the red, thanks to all her legal troubles and fraud charges leading up to jail time.

Related: Teresa Reveals Why This Was “One of the Hardest Seasons Ever” of The Real Housewives of New Jersey

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Melissa Gorga net worth: $1.5 million in debt

Series location: The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Like her sister-in-law Teresa, Melissa and husband Joe reportedly owe hundreds of thousands to various creditors.

Related: Melissa Gorga Through the Years

Danielle Staub net worth: $1 million in debt

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Danielle Staub net worth: $1 million in debt

Series location: The Real Housewives of New Jersey

The RHONJ OG filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in 2012 and listed $500,00 - $1 million worth of debt.

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Cynthia Bailey net worth: $500,000

Series location: The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Aside from her hefty RHOA paycheck, Cynthia has her own modelling agency, a thriving eyewear line, and various other businesses that keep her busy.

Related: Cynthia Interview: “I Really Didn’t Like Seeing the Show Go in That Direction”

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Porsha Williams net worth: $500,000

Series location: The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Porsha is worth about half a million dollars, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Most of that money comes from her appearances on RHOA and her gig as a radio host. Porsha received very few assets following her divorce from NFL player Kordell Stewart.

Related: How Old Are The Real Housewives of Atlanta?

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Kenya Moore net worth: $800,000

Series location: The Real Housewives of Atlanta

The former pageant queen makes her money from RHOA as well as other television appearances like Celebrity Apprentice.

Related: RHOA's Kenya Moore Through the Years

Kim Zolciak Biermann net worth: $1.5 million

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Kim Zolciak Biermann net worth: $1.5 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Kim's an expert in using her cache as a Real Housewife and turning it into coin. She had a hit single, Tardy for the Party, then landed her own reality series, Don't Be Tardy. She recently launched her own skincare line, Kashmere Kollections.

Related: Kim Zolciak-Biermann Through the Years

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Tamra Judge net worth: $2 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Orange County

Tamra’s a long-time Real Housewife, too, but her net worth is considerably less than some of her reality peers. She brings in a reported $350,000 per season and co-owns CUT Fitness with husband Eddie but she's still only netting 800K. "Only."

Related: Tamra’s Long History of Family Drama

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Phaedra Parks net worth: $3 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Like some of her former RHOA co-stars, Phaedra made a reported $300,000 per season before she dramatically exited the show, but her job as an attorney and managing partner of the Parks Group PC gives her an edge on the others.

Related: The Most Shocking Real Housewives Exits

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Eileen Davidson net worth: $3 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

The long-time working soap actress opted out of her reality gig and is back on The Young and The Restless. And while her three seasons on RHOBH were interesting, her alleged record salary of $750,000 a season is probably a relief to producers.

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D’Andra Simmons net worth: $3 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Dallas

While her stint on RHOD and her CEO role in her skincare company earns her a decent wage, a lot of D'Andra's fortune seems to have been inherited.

Related: How The Real Housewives of Dallas Made Their Millions

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Siggy Flicker net worth: $4 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Siggy was a successful relationship expert and author before she joined The Real Housewives of New Jersey. She's made several TV appearances and has expanded her brand since becoming a Housewife.

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Gizelle Bryant net worth: $4 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Potomac

According to Celebrity Net Worth Gizelle comes from a "very prominent and powerful DC family." She was married to Jamal Bryant, a famous pastor of a megachurch, and now has her own makeup line called EveryHue Beauty.

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Monique Samuels net worth: $4 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Potomac

In addition to The Real Housewives of Potomac, Monique manages her husband's (former NFL player Chris Samuels) real estate investment company.

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Kameron Westcott net worth: $4.5 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Dallas

Together with husband Court, they are worth a little more than $4.5 million. Kameron's husband comes from old money and his family is considered one of the most prominent in Dallas high society.

Related: How Old Are The Real Housewives of Dallas?

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Meghan King Edmonds net worth: $5 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Orange County

Meghan's worth $5 million — though technically most of that wealth comes via her husband, Jim, a former MLB player and sports announcer.

Related: Meghan King Edmonds Just Revealed a Huge Surprise About Her Pregnancy

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Erika Girardi net worth: $5 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Erika is worth about $5 million, thanks to a string of hits on the Billboard Dance Charts, not to mention her marriage to her lawyer husband, Thomas Girardi, who's 40 years her senior.

Related: Fabulous Looks Only Erika Jayne Could Pull Off

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Vicki Gunvalson net worth: $7 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Orange County

The OG of the O.C. earns a reported $500,000 per season; not bad considering she's been on RHOC since Season 1, the first city of the franchise.

Related: How Vicki's Changed from Season 1 to Season 12

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Joanna Krupa net worth: $8 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Miami

Before appearing on The Real Housewives of Miami, Joanna had a successful career as a model and appeared on various magazine covers including Maxim and Playboy. She was married to club owner Romain Zago from 2013 to 2017, and they divided the finances amicably. Joanna also served as host for 6 seasons of Poland's Next Top Model.

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Sonja Morgan net worth: $8 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of New York

Sonja’s had her fair share of financial troubles, which have been well-documented on RHONY. But most of them amount to Rich People Problems. She still has plenty of assets, including several homes, as well as salary from RHONY.

Related: Shocking Celebs Sonja Has Dated

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Lisa Rinna net worth: $8 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Lisa's been in Hollywood since the 1980s. With memorable roles in Melrose Place and Days of Our Lives, Lisa used her star power to become the spokesperson for several brands, then launched her own fashion line, Lisa Rinna Collection.

Related: What Would Lisa Rinna’s Hair Look Like on the Other RHOBH Housewives?

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Denise Richards net worth: $14 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

This model-turned-actress had a thriving career in the late '90s with memorable roles in films like The World Is Now Enough, Starship Troopers and Wild Things (just to name a few). Denise gained notoriety outside of her acting career for her on-again-off-again relationship with Charlie Sheen. Denise and Charlie married in 2002, had two children, then eventually divorced in 2006 which garnered Denise $52,000 a month in child support.

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NeNe Leakes net worth: $14 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Atlanta

The reality star has made a decent living from acting, and from her others jobs as a TV host, entrepreneur and author.

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Lydia McLaughlin net worth: $15 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Orange County

Lydia and her husband Doug have owned several successful businesses together, but we're guessing most of her net worth comes from her father, Canadian media business mogul Geoff Stirling. We're not surprised to see her ranking so high considering she once described herself as "Paris-Hilton-rich" growing up.

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Ramona Singer net worth: $18 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of New York

Ramona has a hefty fortune thanks to her many years as a Housewife, as well as her side businesses, including RMS Fashions and Ramona Pinot Grigio.

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Shannon Beador net worth: $20 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Orange County

Shannon's earnings are up there, thanks to the joint income she brings in from her soon-to-be-ex husband's successful construction business, Beador Construction.

Related: Shannon Beador's Weight Loss Journey

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Dorinda Medley net worth: $20 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of New York

Dorinda's net worth is mostly thanks to her cashmere company, DCL Cashmere, though her previous marriage to hedge fund advisor, the late Richard Medley, also contributes to it.

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Luann de Lesseps net worth: $25 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of New York

Luann has a net worth of $25 million. Most of it comes from her long-standing gig on RHONY, but she also earns a pretty penny from her clothing line and her years as a model, actor and nurse. Luann also married into money, earning herself a rich ex-hubby, Count Alexandre de Lesseps, and the title of Countess. Now that's priceless.

Related: Luann Issues Apology After Christmas Eve Arrest

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Bethenny Frankel net worth: $25 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of New York

Bethenny is one of the self-made Housewives. When she first started on the show, Bethenny was struggling financially, but within a few years time she launched Skinnygirl Cocktails — a company she later sold for a reported $120 million.

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Tinsley Mortimer net worth: $35 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of New York

Tinsley's money goes way back. She's a descendant of Thomas Jefferson, and her father is a wealthy real-estate investor. Her ex-husband, Topper Mortimer, also came from old money. Tinsley also has a clothing line and a line of luxury handbags in Japan.

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Jill Zarin net worth: $35 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of New York

Jill's net worth is thanks to her former career as a luxury real estate agent and from her role in her husband's company, Zarin Fabric Warehouse and Home Furnishings.

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Kandi Burruss net worth: $35 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Outside of her role as a Housewife, Kandi has several other successful endeavours, including a line of adult toys. But prior to joining the cast of RHOA, Kandi was a successful songwriter who penned hits like Destiny's Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "No Scrubs" for TLC. Music to her ears — and bank account.

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Heather Dubrow net worth: $40 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Orange County

Heather's wealth comes partly from her years acting on sitcoms, but it's the assets she holds with her plastic surgeon husband (and Botched star) Terry Dubrow, that puts her near the top of the top-earning Housewives.

Related: What Heather Dubrow Has Been up to Since Exiting RHOC

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Yolanda Hadid net worth: $45 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Yolanda is mega rich. After divorcing Mohammad Hadid in 2003, she received a $6 million Malibu home and $3.6 million in cash, among other payouts. She made a little more after her split from David Foster. Throw in her former RHOBH salary, her work as a model, and her current gig as momager to two supermodels and ka-ching!

Related: What Yolanda Has Been up to Since Leaving RHOBH

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Camille Grammer net worth: $50 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Camille is half owner of Grammnet Productions, a studio that produced hit shows including Girlfriends, Medium, and The Game. She also received a lot from her divorce from Kelsey Grammer.

Related: The Nastiest Divorces in Real Housewives History

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Carole Radziwill net worth: $50 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of New York

Carole is one of the wealthiest Housewives and her earnings come from all kinds of things, from her gig on RHONY, her career as an author, her past work as a journalist and money from the estate of her late husband, Anthony Radziwill, a member of the Polish royal family.

Related: The Real Housewives of New York with Royal Connections

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Kyle Richards net worth: $50 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Her massive fortune is the result of a mix of work and family money, including Kyle's work as an child actor. She also owns a clothing store, but her husband Mauricio Umansky's mega-successful real estate career certainly helps.

Related: 17 Things You Forgot About Season 1 of RHOBH

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Lisa Vanderpump net worth: $75 million

Series location: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Over the years, Lisa and her husband, Ken Todd, have launched a string of successful restaurants and nightclubs — first in England and France and then L.A. — not to mention her gigs on RHOBH and spinoff Vanderpump Rules and it's no wonder she's rolling in it.

Related: How Old is the Cast of Vanderpump Rules?