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But all these perks come at anincredibly high price.
California is the second most expensive state in the U.S. (Hawaii is the first).
This is well above the national average of $7.25 per hour.
Even so, its still tough to get by on low income in such an expensive state.
Alpaugh
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Taft
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Needles
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Bodfish
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Weldon
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Kettleman City
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Maricopa
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Stirling City
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Boron
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Doyle
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Happy Camp
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Photo is for representational purposes only and may not reflect the locations listed.
The statewide minimum wage was sourced from the Department of Labor.
Using this data the percentage of the population ages 65 and over can be calculated.
The livability index was sourced from AreaVibes for each location and included as supplemental information.
The average single-family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index for September 2024.
All data was collected on and is up to date as of Oct. 28, 2024.
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