How do people who make decent money in a midwest state (KS, OK, NEB) ever afford to live in Seattle?
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Seattle has a higher cost of living, but many of the jobs pay quite well. Perhaps someone from the midwest could transfer skills to hi-tech or be an entrepreneur, which is where a lot of Northwest money lives.
276597
I live here, and YES it is super expensive, but many poor people and students do just fine. You have to be resourceful to live here. Look for bargains, be flexible, and you'll do fine.
476497
First you need to attain information to Google. I suggest contacting each cities Chamber of Commerce. There you can obtain newspapers which will provide lots of information of jobs and housing costs. These offices will often send out the information for free. They do this as they want to have as many individuals and families as possible move to their cities. They want people to move there to bring up economical situations. The more people who live there the more income the cities gain. The more visitors who go there provides for more income as well, from taxes to spending money at the local businesses and other establishments. \n\nOnce you have the figures you can put it into the calculator at Google.\n\nGood luck and much happiness always.
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I am a florida resident - used to work in Missouri.  For some reason Missouri payroll taxes are very high compared to other midwest states (i.e. Kansas, Indiana, Ohio, etc.).  I'm not sure of exact rate but do find that out as my take home pay increased CONSIDERABLY after the relocation to Florida.\n\nSupplemental wages (i.e. bonuses) are taxed at 6%.  PAyroll wages are taxed at a fee like the IRS tax table. They actually have a tax table but it doesnt necessarily follow a straight percentage of wages.\n\nGood luck on your relocation.
597629
Missouri Has the Best Cost of Living and would be nice, I'm  told the weather is modest..however Washington State has the Highest Minimum Wage and they have it good there with your option of Ocean, Mountain,etc and a wide varity of job Markets.
360020
is that like athletic training?\n\nlook at places in the mid-west they are generally affordable even for out of state students and the overall cost of living isnt usually so bad
931123
You need to make at least, bare minimum of $50k if you are to live in the bay area. But if you are living more inland and northern, you can do okay on $35k. Anything more southern add 10k for bare minimum living.
404671
Well that really depends, people over there get by with 150-200 /month but obviously this is not a very luxurious life. These people shop at the marketplace (not super makets) and never eat out...\n\nIf you want to live decently (like you are used to in the US) you would probably need about $300-$400 /month (including rent for a decent place)
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I don't really have any hot tips on how to do this. Here are a few things to consider.\n\nFirst of all, you need to know how much you have to spend to live. That requires a budget. That will give you an idea of the amount that you could then save. Certain expenses are unavoidable:\n\nrent or house payment\nutilities\ntaxes\ngasoline to get to and from work\n\nOther expenses are subject to some reduction\n\nfood\nbeer\nclothing\nentertainment\nif you live within 7 miles of work, consider riding your bike. \n\nThen there is the possibility of additional sources of income:\n\nhome repair\nmowing lawns\ntemp work at Home Depot, etc.\nif you are single and renting, a roommate or several to share expenses.\n\nThen there is roi. Once you save your money, you want to receive the best roi that you can. That implies putting it to work in the best manner. Definitely, avoid the bank except for expenses and emergency funds.
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Hey! I grew up there! \nIt's a very small community, but I'm sure if you look hard enough you can find something. You might even be able to rent privately. My grandparents rented out their place, my friend is renting a house for like $800 a month. But you want something closer to civilization try finding a place in Hinckley (a 10-15 drive from Sandstone).
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Lots of decent places in USA to do that. Most of them are in economically depressed rural America. Heck, I am in Nebraska and there are places where you can buy Huge houses on Acreages for under $50,000. There are not any jobs there unless you are a farmer...but the property is cheap!
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Contact an organization, usually a non-profit backed by a large group of corporate volunteers, that builds houses for people. Usually you'll have to qualify as lower income.\n\nFor example being a teacher working in an expensive neighborhood.
406473
Washington state seems like a pretty good place to teach.  The state will subsidize 1/2 the cost of a teacher's house purchase... and they will do that every 5 years, so you can keep trading up & up and build quite the home investment.
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Here in Oklahoma City, OK, rents are pretty low, from $300 to $500 for a 1-br, $400-600 for 2 br.  A house rents from $450 to $800.
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If you look at countries like India, Brazil, Mexico. Wealth in the US is veru well distributed. People in some of those countries have to live with 50 dollars a month. In India they make as little as 63 dollars a year. Think about that.
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We have relocated many times: \n\nFirst of all..do you work for a company that can transfer  you to that area? What is the draw there? Family? Friends?\n\nI would take a vacation to the area to make sure you like it first. Research the weather and community to make sure they are amenities you would want. \n\nLook for housing to see how expensive it is...go grocery shopping...all the things you would do if you lived there. \n\nThen look for jobs and see if you are employable in that area. See what the median income range is and make sure that you would be able to afford the cost of living for that area! \n\nMake sure that any family you would be moving with you is on board with the idea! Do you need to look at school districts for your kids? Is your wife ok with the move? Will your partner need to leave their job to acoomodate this move? Will your mom stop talking to you? \n\nAFter you do your research...then..try to get a job first. \n\nAFter you have a job..you can always live in a motel for a month or so while you look for an apartment or house or you can look online especially if you did your research while you were there. \n\nmove your stuff, sell your home where ever you are now with a trusted agent...and enjoy your new life!!\n\nNow, if your company offers a transfer..that is different! The company may have a relocation service available to them and you will already have a job..but make sure that you can afford the cost of living on your salary!
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I live in Missouri and I wouldn't be able to live in $9 an hour here so I know in California (where cost of living is much higher) you wouldn't be able to do so.