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Relocating - Calculating the Cost of Living

Things to Think About Before You Move

By , About.com Guide

If you are thinking about moving for school or for a job, you need to learn more about your destination's cost of living. Cost of living includes housing expenses, utilities, food costs, gas costs, state income and property taxes, and any other major expenditure you can think of.

The cost of living varies depending upon the city and state that you live in. To calculate the cost of living for a particular location, use this cost of living calculator.

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