Is $11/hr actually a "living wage?" ππ
Ran the math: Ohio ($11/hr) leaves ~$5,451 surplus after basics. Texas ($7.25/hr) ends -$1,074 in the hole.
Hidden hack: $26/week 401(k) contribution β employer match + 50% Saverβs Credit β zero federal tax.
Ohio: ~$90/wk leftover.
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