Everything here is more expensive on the West Coast… from
rent to groceries and everything in between.
Just to give a few examples, I've included a chart below.
| Item | Midwest (Louisville, KY) |
West Coast (Seattle, WA) |
|---|---|---|
| Pack of Cigarettes | $4 - $5 | $8 - $9 |
| Gallon of Gas | $3.19 | $3.47 |
| Rent, 1BR Apt | $400 - $600 | $800 - $1500 |
| Daily Parking (Downtown) | $5 - $12 | $15 - $35 |
| Average Lunch | $5 - $10 | $12 - $18 |
Of course salaries here on the West Coast average higher
than those in the Midwest to help offset the higher cost of living.
According to Salary.com, most positions pay, on average, 22%
more on the West Coast than they do in the Midwest.
Incidentally, I’m still searching for one of those higher
paying jobs. I must say, however, that I've gotten more interviews here in the past 3 weeks than I've gotten in the past
year back home.
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