A proposal to address high property taxes by introducing a statewide income tax and property tax roiled Concord Tuesday, prompting denunciations by both Republican and Democratic political leaders. But proponents are asking the public to give the idea a chance. The idea, titled the “3-3 Tax Savings Plan,” would institute a 3% income tax for […]

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Across the country, Americans are discovering that “living comfortably” now carries a much higher price tag. Essentials like rent, groceries, and child care have grown more expensive in nearly every region—and, in some cities, families need to earn well into six figures just to keep up with the basics. In a new analysis, researchers at Upgraded Points reveal how much income Americans need to live comfortably in every U.S. city and state, using the latest data from the Economic Policy Institute and U.S. Census Bureau to calculate a comfortable living wage for individuals, 2-adult households without children, and 2-adult households with 1 to 3 children.