WHAT IS THE LIVING WAGE CALCULATOR?
Families and individuals working in low-wage jobs make insufficient income to meet minimum standards given the local cost of living. We developed a living wage calculator to estimate the cost of living in your community or region based on typical expenses. The tool helps individuals, communities, and employers determine a local wage rate that allows residents to meet minimum standards of living.

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The Living Wage 2021 Update: Preliminary Estimates
Dr. Amy K. Glasmeier 02/27/2021

History of the Tool

In 2003 the living wage calculator was created by Amy Glasmeier and Tracey Farrigan. Over time, as data sources change or new sources become available, the tool is enhanced to consider basic changes in the consumption patter...

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COVID-19 Has Amplified the Effects of the Childcare Crisis
Brooke Krehbiel, Undergraduate Pre-Med, Wellesley University 02/26/2021

America faces a child care crisis. Employment conditions for child care workers are difficult in the best of times. In 2019, 86% of primary child care providers reported that childcare issues negatively affected their commitment to their careers. ...

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What the U.S. Got Wrong in Their COVID-19 Response: A Note from Germany
Christina Park, Senior, Wellesley College. Economics 01/15/2021

Streets are mostly deserted in Kaiserslautern, Germany. While some of my favorite restaurants are still open for takeout, bars, concert venues, gyms, hotels, and theaters are closed. As of November 2020, Germany has had two COVID-19 nationwide loc...

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Wonolo, Work Now Locally: Connects Workers With Job Opportunities at Companies Big and Small
Jared Favole 11/09/2020

They’ve got a unique name, a unique history, and a unique mission. <a href="https://www.wonolo.com/&quot;&gt;Wonolo&lt;/a> (which stands for Work Now Locally) was founded in 2014 and helps connect workers with job opportunities at companies big and small acr...

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