Tampa, St. Pete rank among least-affordable cities for minimum-wage workers

Tampa, St. Pete rank among least-affordable cities for minimum-wage workers

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When it comes to the most livable cities for minimum-wage workers, Tampa and St. Petersburg are among the worst in the U.S. Tampa — with the state's minimum wage set at $8.56 per hour — was the third-worst metro in Florida and 53rd out of 75 of the most-populated U.S. cities, according to Salt Lake City-based Move.org. The cities in the ranking were sorted based on their minimum wage and the affordability of a one-bedroom apartment. Tampa's average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,030.…

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