Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Education

DustyJoe

(849 posts)

3. middle class life vs wages

Reply to lostnfound (Reply #2)

Sun Jan 3, 2016, 11:03 AM

Jan 2016

It looks from the outside that it's not the wage but the cost of living.
The $1,700 a month for a studio apt here in my area would rent a 4-5 bedroom ranch home
with 5+ acres and stables.
The jobs and wages in this case seems to be less of a problem than just the area. The
city has the right idea to try and keep the teachers living within reasonable distance
from their schools in recognizing the rents are out of control for any teacher in any area.
A subsidy would act as a raise in reducing the teachers expenses.