Tag: cost of living

The Myth of the Metro Job Boom

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by Jacquelyn Thayer Assessments of the housing market are a valid and popular component of real estate journalism, providing perhaps the most fundamental of insights into a metro region’s cost of living and future prospects. But they fail to present a comprehensive picture for the 65% of young adults–including couples and new families–who remain more Read more about The Myth of the Metro Job Boom[…]

Pew Report on Jobs Suggests More Caution Than Optimism

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In Pew Research Center’s latest report on American views on the job market, the thrust is largely political, but there’s further insight to be gained here. Age range is included as a variable in only one question — “Percent who say their family income relative to the cost of living is…” — but it’s informative Read more about Pew Report on Jobs Suggests More Caution Than Optimism[…]