Posted 8/30/2023, 5:26:50 PM

This is how much singles need to live comfortably in California

A new survey reveals that California has the third highest "living wage" requirement in the US, with individuals needing to earn $80,013 annually to live comfortably, as high housing costs contribute to the state's overall high living expenses.

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8/30/2023

These are the salaries single people need to survive in every state

On average, single workers in the US require an annual income of $57,200 to live comfortably, with Hawaii being the most expensive state for singles, requiring an annual salary of $112,411, followed by Massachusetts, California, New York, and Alaska.

9/11/2023

California Unions Secure Major Wage Increases for Over 1 Million Workers

Nearly 1 million California workers, including fast food and healthcare workers, could see major salary increases, with most fast food workers being paid at least $20 per hour next year and healthcare workers earning at least $25 per hour over the next decade, as labor unions gain momentum in the state's Democratic-led Legislature after high-profile strikes in the entertainment and hospitality industries.