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.

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 report examines ‘high cost of low wages’ Over 200,000 Nashville workers earn less than the living wage, report finds ...

The cost of employment for low-wage workers will hit a record high in 2025, according to analysis by the Centre for Policy Studies.

Metro Social Services’ annual report addresses ‘high cost of low wages’ MSS said the 2024 report revealed a “prominent trend of the trick-down economy.” The API failed to deliver the ...

A new report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition says Washington has the fifth-highest hourly wage needed to afford a rental costs.

San Diego’s low-wage workers are getting another cost of living pay raise but is it enough? Minimum wage workers still worry about being able to make ends meet while local restaurants fret that ...

Rachel Greszler from the conservative Heritage Foundation writes that low wage-workers and the economy at large are hurt more than helped by upping the minimum wage.

Additionally, the report found that of the 25 occupations with the most workers in the Nashville region, 20 pay a median wage less than a living wage in Davidson County.

Metro Social Services released its annual community needs evaluation report this week, taking a deep dive into the impact of low wages in Nashville.