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| Beginning Teacher Salary: $ 38,500-44,000 (range among districts) |
| Average Per Capita Income - Houston |
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| $20,101 |
| Housing |
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| Single: $700-1000 |
| Shared: $400-800 |
| Because corps members usually find housing before they know their school placements, they tend to reside near the center of the city. More than 50 percent share living spaces with other teachers. |
| General Cost of Living |
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| Movie Admission: $8.50 |
| Cover Charge at a Club: $5-15 |
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| Dinner at a Modestly Priced Restaurant: $12 |
| Public Transportation: N/A Access to car is essential. |
| Average cost of daycare : $6,092 |
| Transportation to/from the region: under $300 |