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Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. cost of living articles below.
Quality of Life: Working Where You Want To Live
Millennials are looking for all of the excitement and amenities found in large urban centers, but at a much lower cost and with the better overall quality of life found in mid-sized cities.
Will Americans Relocate To Less Populated Areas Due To COVID-19?
Fast Survey finds that one in three Americans are considering relocation, with westerners, younger people, and higher earners most likely to consider a move.
Minimum Wage Will Increase In Majority Of U.S. States In 2020
California, New York City, and the District of Columbia will experience the biggest impact of minimum wage increases next year.
New Mexico: Development As A Recreational Activity
New Mexico is moving to create a new Division of Outdoor Recreation, a unit the governor says will boost economic development.
Most U.S. Professionals Would Opt To Leave Cities
Driven by a housing crunch and high cost of living, a new poll shows 70 percent of knowledge workers would move from major cities if they could perform their jobs at the same level.
New Year, New Wages: Minimum Wage Increases Across The U.S.
On January 1, 2018, 18 states and 19 cities across the United States increased minimum wages, more on deck.
Five U.S. Cities Where The Cost Of Living Is Rising Fastest
A new study from GOBankingRates identifies the cities across America that have seen the largest increase in cost of living expenses from 2016 to 2017.
