Inflation is not just price increases but also paying the same and getting much LESS for your dollar.

According to standard economic health, one week' wages should equal monthly housing costs. In a state like New Hampshire, the average one bedroom apartment is around $1000 per month, meaning an individual needs a minimum salary of $52000 per year. Since
80-85% of the jobs in NH posted on Indeed.com are paying $21-25000 per year, this is not even 50% of the required income to be healthy in economic terms meaning most people in this income category in NH and around the country need credit as financial
swap space to survive in the absence of a living wage.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jan/10/us-economy-jobs-report-wage-growth

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