The state was ranked 17th (out of 50) for average happiness levels and made it into the top 10 for “community and environment” and “workplace environment” measures. Pulling the average score down, however, was the metric for “emotional and physical wellbeing,” where Washington ranked 29 — lower than average. What […]
Multiple factors are contributing to runaway prices and rents in Washington: Production of new homes not keeping up with demand. Low mortgage interest rates. 2017 tax reforms that reduced the value of homes in expensive markets. Is it expensive to live Washington State? An amount below 100 means Washington is […]
Initiative 1433, approved by Washington voters in 2016, requires a statewide minimum wage of $11.00 in 2017, $11.50 in 2018, $12.00 in 2019, and $13.50 in 2020. In 2022, the minimum wage in Washington is $14.49 per hour. What is Washington State’s minimum wage in 2021? $13.69Minimum wage in Washington […]
These are the top 15 cities where college students want to live post-graduation, a new survey says Seattle. New York. Los Angeles. Denver. Boston. Chicago. Washington. Phoenix. How do you decide where to live post graduate? Moving after college: 10 must-know tips Tip 1: Consider moving in with your parents […]
As the third biggest city in the country, Chicago is overflowing with culture, diversity, amazing food, passionate people, excitement, creativity, and an energy you need to experience for yourself to truly understand. Is Chicago a good place for college grads? Chicago is a great place to move in and live […]
With this naturally comes both a higher quality of life and plenty to do in the great outdoors. With Washington being home to over 100 mountains, it’s safe to say (or not so safe to say) that it’s a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast that adores hiking, mountain biking and […]
38. 2021 Annual Average Cost of Living Rank State Grocery 1 Mississippi 92.2 38 Washington 108.4 39 Maine 102.2 40 New Jersey 107.3 Does Washington have a high cost of living? The cost of living in Washington state and Oregon are considered some of the highest in the nation and […]
In Washington, that threshold is set at $35,568 ($17.00 per hour) as of January 1st, 2020. While the cost of living in Washington state is higher than in most other regions, it is frequently listed as having one of the highest minimum wage levels in the nation alongside California. What […]
The median value of homes in Washington state is $593,897. That’s far more than the national average and makes it one of the top 5 most expensive states for houses. The cost of homes in Washington isn’t just high in the major cities like Seattle. Is Washington State expensive to […]
Typically, hotspots like New York and Los Angeles are strong contenders: They tend to have plenty of job demand, and highly valued social scenes for people in their 20s. But a recent survey discovered a new frontrunner: Seattle. Where should I move when I graduate? Here are the 7 best […]
The shortest distance (air line) between New-York and Washington-Dc is 204.11 mi (328.49 km). The shortest route between New-York and Washington-Dc is 231.37 mi (372.35 km) according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. 4h 42min. How long is a flight between DC and New York? Flight time […]
July 16, 1790. The Residence Act of July 16, 1790, put the nation’s capital in current-day Washington as part of a plan to appease pro-slavery states who feared a northern capital as being too sympathetic to abolitionists. When was Washington DC officially named the capital? The signing of the Residence […]
Commas (Eight Basic Uses) Use a comma to separate independent clauses. Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase. Use a comma between all items in a series. Use commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. Use a comma to set off appositives. Use a comma to indicate direct address. […]
The Oxford comma is the comma placed before the conjunction at the end of a list of things. For example, in “the flag was red, white, and blue”, the Oxford comma would be the one appearing before “and”. Proponents of the Oxford comma say it’s necessary for removing ambiguity in […]
We use D.C. after the name of the city within the District of Columbia: Washington, D.C.; the APA Manual does not use periods with DC. The U.S. postal service, incidentally, does not insert a comma between the city and the abbreviated state name: Hartford CT, Portland OR — at least […]