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3. That's an interesting link - unfortunately, it's just not true....

Sat Mar 24, 2012, 08:03 PM

Mar 2012

In just a quick look at craigslist at Indiana's three largest cities (Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne and Evansville) you don't have to look very far to find several listings for $500 or less. With a minimum wage of $7.25, that's actually about 17 hours per week to afford the rent. I'm not saying that's great, but it's not nearly as bleak as you present.

My kids go to school in Evansville and they have been able to find some really nice places for less than $500.

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How many hours a week at minimum wage would you need to work just to afford rent in Indiana? [View all] salvorhardin Mar 2012 OP

Well, it's called minimun wage, not Fair Wage. It's shameful. nt gateley Mar 2012 #1

This is when many give up Thinkingabout Mar 2012 #2

That's an interesting link - unfortunately, it's just not true.... soc7 Mar 2012 #3

Download the dataset. It's accurate. salvorhardin Mar 2012 #4

ohhhh..... I didn't realize that there was a giant craigslist conspiracy soc7 Mar 2012 #5

Wow... nauthiz Mar 2012 #6

I'd like to see what's available in Indianapolis for $500 a month. AngryOldDem Mar 2012 #7

Can you stop and think about it for just a second... soc7 Mar 2012 #8

Were they maybe factoring in living expenses as well? eqfan592 Apr 2012 #9

They were caraher May 2012 #10

You'd think that would be obvious. AngryOldDem May 2012 #11