• @Psythik@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    135 days ago

    $18-23/hr is still too little to afford rent in all 50 states. Buying a house is not even an option.

    • @ravhall
      link
      105 days ago

      Housing reform is what we need.

      • @Psythik@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        34 days ago

        Yes but more importantly we need minimum wage to keep up with the cost of living beyond just housing. Minimum wage should be closer to $30/hr.

        • @ravhall
          link
          44 days ago

          Houses need to have a fixed increase so they stop being quick investments. Owners should be penalized for renting and flipping. While I agree people need to be able to afford to live, the cost of living will always go up, and the struggle to pass minimum wage laws will always be a problem.