Starting Your Career
Salary and Benefits
Consider Your Cost of Living
The cost of living is the amount it costs to pay for your basic expenses in a specific geographic location. This includes things like housing, food, transportation, and fuel, as well as utilities and healthcare. Pay scales will vary in different cities and states. This website provides some good information about the cost of living in different locations: https://www.nerdwallet.com/cost-of-living-calculator/.