Sunday, December 8, 2013

This Is What Kind of Home Minimum Wage Buys You In American Cities

read more http://blog.estately.com/2013/12/this-is-what-kind-of-home-minimum-wage-buys-you-in-american-cities/

"Fast food workers in hundreds of cities across America are striking today to demand a wage increase to $15 per hour, more than double the current federal minimum wage of $7.25. Estately compared these two wages to determine what kind of homes each afforded in ten of the most populous cities in America.

For single-income families, a wage of $7.25 (not factoring in taxes or allowing for vacation days) would earn $15,080 per year, and qualify for a 30-year mortgage for a home priced at $52,437.  For single-income families, a wage of $15.00 (not factoring in taxes or allowing for vacation days) would earn $31,200 per year and qualify for a 30-year mortgage for a home priced at $108,490. Here's how the two wages compare…"

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