Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, currently boasts a staggering net worth of $722 billion. This makes him the richest person in the world, significantly surpassing his closest competitor, Larry Page of Alphabet. But what does this immense wealth enable Musk to purchase?
Potential Acquisitions for Elon Musk’s Wealth
If Musk were to convert his net worth into purchasing power, he could consider a range of extraordinary assets.
1. Entire Regions of America
- Musk’s fortune could buy every residential property in San Diego County, California.
- Furthermore, he could acquire all 572,781 homes in Hawaii.
- He could also purchase every residential property in the state of Maryland.
2. New Cars Sold in America
In 2025, the total number of new vehicles sold in the United States amounted to tens of millions. Remarkably, the cumulative sticker prices of these cars are less than Musk’s net worth. Therefore, he could theoretically buy every new vehicle sold in the U.S. for an entire year.
3. Elite Educational Institutions
The Ivy League’s total endowments add up to approximately $200 billion. Musk could purchase all eight prestigious universities in the Ivy League three times over with his wealth, showcasing his ability to invest in elite education many times over.
4. Nearly Buying Switzerland
Switzerland’s annual GDP is close to $900 billion. Although it’s impossible to buy a country, Musk’s wealth comes alarmingly close to matching the economic output of one of the most affluent nations in the world.
5. Major U.S. Oil Companies
- Musk could buy all three largest American oil companies: ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips.
- The buyout would reflect a significant ideological shift for the electric vehicle advocate.
6. All Major U.S. Sports Leagues
The total valuation of major U.S. sports leagues is approximately $433.57 billion. This includes:
- MLB: $73.66 billion
- NBA: $135.50 billion
- NFL: $181.95 billion
- NHL: $42.46 billion
After purchasing every team across all four leagues, Musk would still have about $280 billion remaining.
The Implications of Musk’s Wealth
Elon Musk’s wealth represents more than just personal achievement. As he surpasses monumental financial milestones—$300 billion, $400 billion, and beyond—his holdings align with significant global economic factors.
This unprecedented level of wealth raises questions about its influence on government policies, labor, and power dynamics. The advent of Tesla’s AI technologies, including the Optimus robots, suggests that this might be only the beginning of Musk’s expanding economic impact.
