Combined net worth is the ultimate measure of power for sitcom couples who quietly dominated their respective fictional worlds. Their net worth goes beyond individual paychecks to their combined careers, assets and long-term financial security. And when you look closely, some TV couples weren’t just thriving emotionally, they were building empires.What makes these sitcom couples stand out isn’t flashy spending alone but sustainable earning power. Many of them combined dual high-income careers and smart financial positioning, whether that meant owning property in premium cities, running successful companies or benefiting from generational wealth. In real life, this financial alignment (and combined net worth) is rare and incredibly powerful.When viewed through a realistic lens, a handful of sitcom couples rise far above the rest, forming a league of their own when it comes to wealth accumulation.I believe these 5 sitcom couples would have the highest combined net worth in real life.Disclaimer: This article is based on the author's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.I think these 5 sitcom couples would have the highest combined net worth and set 'couple goals' in real lifeSheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler from The Big Bang TheoryThis beloved couple from The Big Bang Theory was a no-brainer for me. While this pairing of a senior theoretical physicist at Caltech and a PhD holder in neurobiology already set many couple goals in the sitcom, their joint Nobel Prize-winning stunt in the series finale naturally makes them the couple with the highest combined net worth.I think Sheldon and Amy would thrive financially (even in this economy), as beyond their academic salaries, they are positioned for grand book deals, international speaking engagements and major research grants, placing them in an elite global income bracket.Amy Santiago and Jake Peralta from Brooklyn Nine-NineJake and Amy in Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Image via Instagram/@brooklyn99)It looks like on-screen Amys are thriving as the next sitcom couple on this list is the nerdy overachiever Amy and the perpetual goofball Jake Peralta from NBC's Brooklyn Nine-Nine. While both were exceptional detectives with promising career trajectories in the NYPD, Amy's workaholic streak (alone) convinced me that they would have the highest combined net worth in real life.While Jake became a stay-at-home dad for their kid, Amy thrived and was promoted to Chief, working directly under Captain Holt on a new Police Reform Program. Considering Jake’s deep commitment to his profession, it’s only a matter of time before he reunites with his wife at work.Monica Geller and Chandler Bing from FriendsMonica and Chandler in Friends (Image via Instagram/@friends)After Amy and Jake, we have another pairing of an overachiever and a goofball in Monica and Chandler from Friends. I think Mondler deserves a shining spot on this list because they would certainly have the highest combined net worth in real life. Monica is a meticulous and talented head chef at a high-end restaurant (which likely pays well) and Chandler switched to a well-paid position in advertising in the latter seasons.To reinforce my point further, the couple moved to a larger suburban house with their twins (with a separate room for Joey) in the series' finale, hinting at their strong financial standing in the sitcom's universe.Ben Wyatt & Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThis adorable couple from Parks and Recreation were ambitious government employees who eventually became high-ranking officials in their respective fields. I have a solid reason to believe Leslie and Ben would have the highest combined net worth (even than other couples on this list), as the finale suggests one or both of them likely became the President.After Ben transitions from local Pawnee politics to a successful federal political career and wins a seat in the US House of Representatives, he moves to Washington DC with Leslie, as proof of their financial triumph.Schmidt and Cece Parekh from New GirlSchmidt & Cece Parekh are my favorite sitcom couple on this list who would have an enviable combined net worth in real life. While Schmidt alone made it to a high-level marketing executive job at a high-tech firm, Cece transitioned from a model to a talent agency (Cece's Boys) owner in the final season of New Girl.Their combined executive-level incomes, entrepreneurial success and their newly renovated LA house ("Jaipur Aviv") firmly place them in a very wealthy bracket for a couple, not to forget in an expensive city like LA.While these classic sitcom couples set major financial goals for the veteran television audience, modern shows like HBO Max's sensational queer hockey romance, Heated Rivalry, are also setting up healthy and positive couple goals for a younger generation.This list would be incomplete without Shane and Ilya from Heated Rivalry, the star hockey players with highly coveted salaries and premium brand deals, who would certainly have the highest combined net worth in real life, now that they became a couple in the recently released series' finale.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.