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| Beginning Teacher Salary: $32,000-36,000 |
| Closest city to enter for comparison: Phoenix, AZ |
| Average Per Capita Income - Phoenix |
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| $19,833 |
| Housing |
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| Single: $600-900 |
| Shared: $450-600 |
| An abundance of apartment complexes means that most corps members find very affordable places to live within days of arriving in Phoenix. Many apartment complexes include swimming pools and covered garages. It is relatively easy to find apartment complexes with other amenities such as Jacuzzis, tennis courts, basketball courts, and workout rooms, in addition to the possibility of a month of free rent that some complexes offer. Some corps members share three or four bedroom houses with small backyards. About 80 percent of Phoenix corps members live with others corps members. |
| General Cost of Living |
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| Movie Admission: $9 |
| Cover Charge at a Club: $0-20 |
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| Dinner at a Modestly Priced Restaurant: $8-15 |
| Public Transportation: $1.25 Access to a car is necessary |
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