This year, the report focuses on “the high cost of low wages” in Nashville — that is, that the city experiences a high cost of living because of its large number of low-wage jobs.

Metro Social Services released its annual community needs evaluation report this week, taking a deep dive into the impact of low wages in Nashville.. The report found that about 200,000 workers in ...

This year, the report focuses on “the high cost of low wages” in Nashville — that is, that the city experiences a high cost of living because of its large number of low-wage jobs.

MSS said the 2024 report revealed a “prominent trend of the trickle-down economy,” which translates to a high cost of low wages in Nashville.

The cost of employing low-wage workers will hit a record high in 2025, according to an analysis by the Centre for Policy Studies. The think-tank claims that businesses will create fewer positions ...

The truth is, continued wage hikes do make a real difference for low paid workers, even in high-cost areas like San Diego County, says Ken Jacob, senior policy adviser for the UC Berkeley Labor ...

Washington’s minimum wage is $16.28 and the average renter wage is $28.95 while the cost of a 2-bedroom home in Washington is $2,097, according to the Fair Market Rent.

Metro Report Examines ‘High Cost of Low Wages’ More than 200,000 Nashville workers earn less than the living wage, study finds ...