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Originally posted by Peaches-n-Cream
I wrote this last night, but it didn't post so here it is.
I checked out the website that you linked in your first post. I just think that it would be clearer if they showed the actual percentage or the amount of donations.
Mississippi ranks 50th in terms of income with an income of $20,142, but 1st for generosity. If Mississippi residents give 10% of their income to charity, that is $2,014.20
Connecticut ranks 1st in terms of income with $38,450, but 44th for generosity. If Connecticut residents give 7% of their income to charity, it's $2691.50.
So Mississippi give a greater percentage of their income to charity, but Connecticut gives more money.
Maybe I'm over thinking this. It is great when people are so generous with their hard earned money.
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I think that when you are evaluating these differences you have to look at the cost of living in each state as well. Real estate in Connecticut is absolutely insanely high. Salaries tend to be higher in areas where the cost of living is higher. I bought a 1350 sq. ft, 3 bedroom ranch with no garage and a 120 x 60 lot for $137,000 in Michigan. My brother, the same year, bought 10 acres, lake front, wooded property with a 2500 sq. ft house with garage and pole barn for $119,000 in Arkansas. Who has more disposable income? Definitely him!
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