COLI in the Media (Page 3)

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo is the third least expensive urban area in which to live in America, according to the Council for Community and Economic Research, or C2ER. The Virginia-based organization compiled a list of the 10 most and least expensive urban areas around the United State in the Cost of Living Index (COLI). The COLI “is based […]

A new report published this month by Rent.com identifies the 10 most expensive cities and counties to buy groceries in the US.

Where you live can have a big impact on whether you’re able to amass a security nest egg. Experts generally recommend you have at least six months’ cash on hand in case you lose your job or have a medical or other emergency. However, data from personal finance website Bankrate show that there are cities where […]

The most expensive U.S. cities are usually expensive for a reason. Residents pay higher living costs in exchange for favorable geography, climate, culture or economic prosperity — or all of the above. In some cases, however, simple remoteness plays a role. Longer supply lines often translate into higher prices for goods. To determine just how […]

Mississippi teachers make less than their counterparts nationally in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, but when Mississippi’s low cost of living is taken into account, the state’s rank jumps to 35th nationally.