After looking at the website regarding minimum wages, snap benefits and unlivable wages. To compare with the federal poverty level for a family of 4 to the living wage for your hometown. How do they compare? Remember that the federal poverty level is the same in all 48 contiguous states (only Alaska and Hawaii are different) regardless of where they live in that state (rural vs. urban). In contrast, a living wage is sensitive to geography (all the way down to your local county). Could a family of four make ends meet at the federal poverty level where you grew up? How about on the living wage? Which expenses specifically are high or low in your hometown (housing, food, transportation, child care, etc)? What are your thoughts on Biden's proposal to raise the minimum wage to $15?

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Answer The federal poverty level for a family of four in the United States is currently 25360 per year This amount is calculated based on a budget that includes certain essential expenses such as hous... View the full answer