Minimum Wage Vs. Cost of Living: Can You Afford to Live in Your State?

Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Across the U.S., the wage floor ranges from $7.25 an hour to more than $17 in some places. The federal minimum wage remains $7.25, while many states, territories and districts have set higher rates of their own.