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I calculated based on minimum wage 30 years ago and cost of living
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 80859772:MV81MTY2MDU3Xzk0OTEyNjQ3XzE3QjVCQUVD] [quote:Anonymous Coward 81073326:MV81MTY2MDU3Xzk0OTEyNTgxXzUwMjVFRThD] Minimum wage wasn't meant to be used to survive on. Its for kids getting their first jobs or adults who are rooming up with others. [/quote] Geez Louise you people are dense. [/quote]
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I made $11/hr back in 1992 which I considered a low wage. Minimum wage in 1992 was $5.50. Federally now it’s $7.50/hr. Some states have higher. , Florida being $10/hr and California being$13/hr
Prices of things since 1992 have gone up 300-700% but the Federal minimum wage has only gone up 100%. Gas, for example, has gone up 400%. Toyota pickup roughly up 500%. Rent where I used to live in 1992 has gone up 600%. Food I’m paying probably 300% more
Based on my calculations with cost of living , the min wage should be, at least, $25/hr to be able to pay your bills
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