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People might tell you to choose a teacher profession based on where you want to live, but have you thought at all about the possibilities of teacher salaries by state? The tax bracket is comparably much higher for teachers living off a Boston or even a New York City teacher salary, but in states such as Pennslyvannia or Ohio, the money you will receive for example for not paying Uncle Sam, might be the difference in splurging for a better apartment without roomates, or even saving for a new car.

Most states are in dire need for teachers, so it is not a case of you suddenly becoming jobless by moving to another state that you are less familiar with and might even be relatively far away from where your family and friends. Whether you are a beginning or seasoned teacher, it pays to first find out the cost of living in that particular state you are considering. This cost-of-living calculator will help you make a well-rounded decision based on comparing the cost of living and beginning teacher salaries by state.