Personal Finance

See How Much Each State Pays for Electricity in Two Maps

June 20th, 2018

Personal Finance

The cost of electricity is a fixed expense in most people’s budgets, but exactly how much depends on location. Our new visualizations break down the electric utility market in two easy-to-understand maps.

Visualizing the Best ROI College in Every State

June 6th, 2018

Personal Finance

Going to college is an investment in the future, but do you know which schools have the best ROI? Our new map breaks down average tuition, debt and ROI for the top value colleges in every state.

See How Your Take Home Pay Compares to Workers Around the World

May 23rd, 2018

Personal Finance

Taxes

There are lots of countries where workers earn less than average but keep more of their money. Our new visualization reveals how taxes affect take home pay for workers across the developed world.

Mapping the Hidden Burden of Local and State Sales Taxes

May 15th, 2018

Personal Finance

Taxes

Income taxes are only one way the government can tax you. Our new map reveals which states have the highest and lowest average sales tax rates.

Do You Make Enough to Afford a Two-Bedroom Home?

May 11th, 2018

Personal Finance

How much money do you need to make to afford a decent two-bedroom apartment in your state? Our new map reveals the eye-popping statistics behind the affordable housing crisis.

The Best Schools for Under $20k in One Map

May 8th, 2018

Personal Finance

Americans owe more money on student loans than ever, but are there any affordable high-quality schools? Our map reveals the top programs costing under $20k in every state.

These States Have the Highest Auto Insurance Premium Increases After a Claim

May 2nd, 2018

Personal Finance

One driving mistake can bump up your auto insurance premium more than you think.

Mapping Top 10 Cities with the Best (and Worst) Salaries

April 17th, 2018

Personal Finance

Companies determine how much they pay their employees based on the local labor market. Our new map analyzes median wage levels to see which cities have the highest- and lowest-paying jobs.

This Map will Show You the Best (and Worst) Cities to Make a Living

April 17th, 2018

Personal Finance

Companies determine how much they pay their employees based on the local labor market. Our new map analyzes median wage levels to see which cities have the highest- and lowest-paying jobs.

You Need to Get Paid This Much to be in the Top Half of Earners

April 16th, 2018

Personal Finance

You might be in the middle class, but what if you make more money than half the people around you? Our new graph shows the average household income for the top 50 metro areas in the U.S.