2006-09-17 19:34:15 · 11 answers · asked by TrINi GiRrRL 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The cost of living is very different from state to state.
2006-09-17 19:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by torabis80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have stated, it's based on the cost of living. For example, my company has a salary range for my job level. They have a chart that shows the range for my level based not only on the state, but also the metro area where I live. Since I live in the Los Angeles area, I get paid more than if I lived in San Bernardino, CA.
Also, as someone mentioned earlier, minimum wage is set nationally, but states can require the minimum wage be greater than the Federal requirements. California is one such state where the minimum wage is above the Federal mandated level.
2006-09-17 19:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by tonyend2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe it or not Alaska not hawaii has the highest cost of living hawaii is second,, alaska acctually pays a subsidy to their residents yearly,, but in turn the minimum wage is set nationally,,,wage is not based on state guidelines,, but whatever the employer wishes to pay,,, in state w/ higher cost of living the base wage may be higher,, but is it really?? seeing if you live in calif,, and you make 25 per hour, and your tax rate is 9 1/2 % is it really more that making 18-20 in michigan w/ a 6% tax rate ,, and remember that tax rate relates to all utilities and any other ammenities as well so,, you have to look closely at wage rate to cost of living ratio,, that will be the ultimate factor
2006-09-17 19:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by John C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to do with the cost of living in that state and the rate of inflation... ex: Hawaii's cost of living is much higher than anywhere on the mainland due to costs for sending products to Hawaii.
2006-09-17 19:36:04 · answer #4 · answered by Reesie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cost of living differs from city to city, state to state. if you are a teacher living in, lets say Ohio and you make $44,000 a year, and you move to lets say New York, you will make at least 2 times that
2006-09-17 19:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by beckyschristine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all about the cost of living in that area.
2006-09-17 19:35:29 · answer #6 · answered by angeliquedesjardins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure. I think u can search and find a site specialized in comparing living costs of various cities in US.
2006-09-17 19:54:03 · answer #7 · answered by pipithecatdx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
state funding varies and I think it might be a trickle down thing but not facts just my own assessment. . .
2006-09-17 19:43:24 · answer #8 · answered by sweets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
angelique hit it on the spot. Supposedly cost of living is cheaper in those areas.
2006-09-17 19:41:47 · answer #9 · answered by Cody B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also don't forget supply and demand. sometimes regional labor shortages exist.
2006-09-17 19:43:37 · answer #10 · answered by cashcobra_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋