Where in the US is the lowest cost of living?
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Find a job in Pittsburgh PA (they have great careers there , fabulous universities and great hospitals).\n\nNow don't live in Pa for the taxes are awful. Live in Northern Wv or Eastern Ohio and commute in around 30-40 minutes. You would love it up this way. \n\nJump online and look at homes and  what their  taxes cost in Oh/Wv. See what the careers pay in Pittsburgh.
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In USA things are a lot cheaper.
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It depends on what your definition of "richest" is. If you mean in terms of gross product, it's probably California, Texas, or New York. If you're talking about median income, it's Connecticut.\n\nI've been looking all over the web for sources, but no luck so far.
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Washington D.C lots of opportunity probably not much cheaper cost of living tho.  Its hard to find that combination that your looking for.  Hey! I just remembered The Golden triangle in North Carolina is great.  That's Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill Where Duke University and University of North Carolina are located.   Beautiful  weather to.  A bit hot in summer but not so cold in the winter.
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Go to Texas.  Much more reasonable cost of living.
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Any state with a large medium salary would also have the highest tax deduction and a higher cost of living, so you would look at Massachusetts, California, New York.\n\nIf you are looking for a career move, then consider AZ, NM, TX.  They don't pay as much but the taxes are lower as is the cost of living
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Texas is pretty cheap.No state income tax,land is cheap,even in small towns in Texas most people live on less than $10000 a year(once house is paid for) But it does get hot in summer,and most places have steady wind. Check it out.
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Many variables there. What profession? Minimum wage varies from the standard to $6.75/hr in LA and Orange Counties and $8.84/hr in San Francisco. Cost of living is higher in these areas as well.
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How about Longview/Kelso, WA.  One of the least expensive areas along the entire I-5 corridor on the west coast.  The average 3-bedroom house is around $174,000 with a 22% appreciation from 2005 and the price is going up.
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Cost of living rates do vary from state to state, or should I say region to region. When I lived in Boston, Mass, I paid $680/month for a 2 bedroom apartment, and made $9.00/hour as a clinical assistant at an HMO. I moved to South Carolina, and they were willing to pay me $6.5/hour to do the same job, but only if I became certified as a nurse's assistant. At the same time, a 2 bedroom apartment could be had for around $400.00/month. The housing costs here are very varied, depending upon the area. We've had a major growth in population and industry over the past few years, and the cost of living has changed also. I paid about 3/4s of what my sister paid for her house outside of Boston, Ma, and I have more land, and more square footage. It's all relative. As to ebay, it's all about capitalism. Is it fair that I can purchase something for $20.00 and then sell it for $30.00 to someone who lives in a rural area with no Wal-Mart? I guess that it all comes down to the old notion of supply and demand. If I want something badly enough, I will pay whatever is asked for it. That is what capitalism is all about. America, ya gotta love it.
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Go to money.com  they have a site to compare relocation areas.\nOr Google  "cost of living".\n\nNo matter where you live, $36k with kids will be tough.
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what state?  minimum wage is different in every state.
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Where in the united states are you living?
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Santa Monica is probably the most expensive, followed by San Diego. L.A is probably your best choice as the population is quite diverse and the cost of living is not as bad.
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mississippi was cheap, but not great to live in. Texas is a great state, and no state income tax. Payed .85 a square foot for a brand new house in a desirable neighborhood
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Texas\n\nModerate weather, inexpensive cost of living, middle of the country, big state - with several metropolitan cities
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Despite what some people here said, moving to California would be a stupid thing to do. Home prices are the highest in the nation at an average of $391,000. Gas prices are the second highest at $3.29 per gallon. So, if you can't afford to live in Michigan, you certainly couldn't afford to live in California.\n\nWhat do I think you should do?\n\nDO SOME RESEARCH!\n\nMICHIGAN ISN'T THE POOREST STATE...\n\nMichigan ranks 18th highest out of 50 states in average houshold income (and it is higher than the national average). And, because the cost of living is quite low, it is even better than it seems at 18th. For example, New Jersey is the highest, but the cost of living is very high there. The median home price in New Jersey is $291,000, more than twice as high as Michigan's $145,000. \n \nMICHIGAN DOESN'T HAVE THE HIGHEST TAXES\n\nRegarding taxes, Michigan's current taxes are $2405 per person per year. That is just $213 more than the national average. 14 states have higher taxes per person per year. The highest is Vermont at $3600, the second highest Hawaii at $3478.\n\nMICHIGAN DOESN'T HAVE THE HIGHEST GAS PRICES\n\nRegarding gas prices, Michigan's current gas price is $2.85 per gallon. 23 states are more expensive. Eight states have gas prices over $3.00 per gallon, with the highest being Hawaii at $3.38, the second highest California at $3.29.\n \nMICHIGAN DOESN'T HAVE THE HIGHEST CIGARETTE PRICES\n\nRegarding cigarette prices, Michigan's current cigarette price is $5.50 per pack. Just 6 states are more expensive, so you have a point there. The highest is Massachusetts at $6.46 per pack, the second highest New Jersey at $6.06 per pack. But, you shouldn't smoke anyway. \n\nPlus, Michigan is inexpensive in many other ways. Home owners insurance is low compared to the norm. Do you realize how much people pay in the hurricane prone areas, for example? Water bills are low compared to the norm due to the plenty fresh water. Do you realize the that there are water shortages in the west (Neveda, Arizona, California, for example)? I could go on, but it is getting late...