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It's do-able for a single person most places, though in large cities they'd have to settle for a room in shared housing, and they'll definitely have to pay more than 30% of income. They can keep from living on the street, but only just barely.
Minimum wage back in the 60s-70s was enough to afford an apartment for two, and keep a used car running also.
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That depends where you are, but it would be tough anywhere. Here the minimum wage is $9.04, which should qualify a person for rent at about
$500/month. There are apartments for that, if you don't mind a tiny studio in a sketchy area. Definitely makes more sense to get a roommate and share a place for $800-$1,000.
It can be done, but you would be renting a room in someone's house, not paying market rent. You would also probably be eligible for food stamps or some other aid. I do think it is sad though, that a hard-working person working full-time should struggle so. I wish that wasn't how it was.
It can be done, but you would be renting a room in someone's house, not paying market rent. You would also probably be eligible for food stamps or some other aid. I do think it is sad though, that a hard-working person working full-time should struggle so. I wish that wasn't how it was.
What most people don't understand is the importance of an education and learning a skill when they are young. I have a nephew who dropped out of school at the age of about 16 and now at 28 all he can find is crap work.
There are better jobs out there but so many don't put out the effort to increase their value and skill to get those jobs. They will always be minimum wage people.
Yes I know, this does not apply to everyone. Sometimes bad things happen, but it does apply to many or most.
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