Tag: cost of living

July 4, 2023 Off

Retire for Less: 30 Cities Where $1,000 a Month Can Be Enough

A recent GoBankingRates study identified 30 cities where retirees can live on less than $1,000 a month, assuming they own their home and have a paid-off mortgage. Texas dominates the list, with seven cities in the top 10. Cities like El Paso, Brownsville, and Fort Wayne rank highest. The study considered livability and cost of living, noting that Corpus Christi has the cheapest groceries, Birmingham the lowest healthcare costs, and Tucson the lowest utility bills

January 9, 2023 Off

The Rent Rollercoaster: Where Will Prices Go Next?

By The Admiral Staff

Rents across the U.S. are rising faster than wages, impacting millions of renters. While expensive cities like Silicon Valley, New York City, and Miami lead the way with typical rents between $2,900-$3,400, cheaper options exist in cities like Wichita, Kansas, and McAllen, Texas (around $1,000-$1,280). Some cities, particularly in Florida and New York City, have seen rent increases of nearly

January 9, 2018 Off

More Money in Your Pocket: Minimum Wage Hikes Coming to 21 States

By The Admiral Staff

In 2018, minimum wage increases will take effect in 21 states and the District of Columbia, due to new rulings or cost-of-living adjustments. These increases vary by state and sometimes by company size or region, with some states like Washington reaching $11.50 and others like Nevada awaiting a decision. Many cities and counties will also implement their own, often higher, minimum wage rates.

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