We have three great sources for you to use for this project. If you need help with access or citations, come see a librarian!
You've probably seen the ads for Indeed, one of the top online job listing/resume listing websites. What that means for you is that they've gathered a lot of data about jobs -- and salaries -- across the country - perfect for you to begin your exploration.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics collects information on jobs and salaries from around the country; it also has lots of historical data. The site alsos include breakdowns of the geographic locations and distributions for many jobs are, as well as an outlook for the future NOTE: The historical data is available as downloadable tables.
Salary Expert Cost of Living Calculator
So, you've found the perfect job but you know you want to live elsewhere. Knowing how expensive (or inexpensive) a town or city might be and what your salary would be is important. For example:
Ms. Pearle is moving from Milton to Utica NY:
But if Ms. Pearle moves from Utica NY to Milton:
