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In the Two City Comparison, the Earnings field represents the Base City earnings level used to determine the spending pattern.  When this value is modified, the Base City's spending pattern changes accordingly, as does the relative cost to purchase the same lifestyle in the Destination City.

 

The Earnings amount must be equal to or greater than the minimum wage in the Base City’s State or Province (or Country if international location is used for Base City).  

 

ERI research provides results for the default values for the other assumptions (e.g., Family Size, Housing Square Feet and Auto Data) based on the Earning amount entered. These parameters may be customized to reflect individual circumstances.

 

To Change the Earnings Value

Enter a value in the Base City's Base Salary Level field in the Options panel.

 

See Two City Comparison - Background for more information.