The Financial IQ Test http://thefinancialiqtest.com Get your financial IQ? Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:29:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Cost of Living in America http://thefinancialiqtest.com/2009/08/04/cost-of-living-in-america/ http://thefinancialiqtest.com/2009/08/04/cost-of-living-in-america/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:27:20 +0000 http://thefinancialiqtest.com/?p=28 The good folks at Mint.com used the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to create this map, which shows how US cities have been affected by the economic downturn. The cost of living is down in most parts of the country.

As we head into an economic correction there will be some bargains to be had. If you are considering a move now might be the time to find a geographic area with a lower cost of living. A simple move might increase your personal bottom line.

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