Cost-of-living disparities within states complicate minimum-wage debate
The cost of living can vary widely not just from state to state but within individual states, which can make setting an appropriate minimum wage more difficult.
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The cost of living can vary widely not just from state to state but within individual states, which can make setting an appropriate minimum wage more difficult.
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