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*training and education needed
*earnings
*expected job prospects
*what workers do on the job
*working conditions

An online tool for career exploration and job analysis

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor

This tool allows you to find what constitutes a "living wage" or "poverty wage" for various family configurations in different states and counties. It also provides typical wages for various occupations in those regions.

Enter a salary amount and two different cities. The calculator will show the difference in cost of living and in major expense categories, suggesting what would be an equivalent salary in the proposed city.

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