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It is not a secret that California is one of the most expensive states to live in the country, despite this there are cities where the standard of living is extremely expensive for an average family, a situation that is not is simple.
In recent years the state has had a flight of residents and of companies that operated because tax burdens, as well as the high cost of public services, have driven them away from the state.
According to a study by Doxo.com, San José, California, is the most expensive city in the state and one of the most expensive cities in the entire United States, mainly because those who live there must pay a large amount of money for services .
Doxo assures that San José residents pay the highest monthly bills in 50 metropolitan areas nationwide. It is estimated that on average residents pay $ 2, 491 dollars in monthly expenses, or 31. 8% more than the national average which is equivalent to $ 1, 889 dollars.
The expense of living in this area of California is undoubtedly excessive, since that the site 24 / 7 Wall Street in an investigation determined that the costs of living in California represents an average household spending of $ 475 dollars to $ 1, 900 dollars . Also, a monthly rent ranges from $ 1, 475 dollars.
For the above, if you expected to spend $ 1, 900 dollars in monthly support It is extremely exorbitant, to spend $ 2, 491 dollars for this purpose, without a doubt it is unthinkable, especially, for those who earn with a salary of $ 15 dollars per hour , representing $ 2 per month, 880 Dollars.
It is clear that for those who earn $ 15 dollars an hour or less is simply impossible to live in an area like San José, California, if it is a single person, even as a couple it would be complicated if you think about that the expenses would be divided.
According to Doxo, the $ 2, 491 living expenses dollars, divided into expenses related to family bills, such as mortgage, rent, auto loan, utilities such as electricity, gas, water and sewer, and waste and recycling.
The site also included expenses related to auto insurance, cable and Internet, telephone, medical insurance (part paid by the consumer) , mobile phone, alarm and security, as well as life insurance. If you plan to move to this area of California, you now have a clear idea of how much you could spend each month on your support or that of your family.
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