Question

caitlin has finished her schooling and training to be a dental hygienist. she has two job offers that she is considering.

caitlins job offer comparison

	job 1: albuquerque, nm	job 2: ann - arbor, mi
benefits	$2,500 bonuses, health insurance, 401k	health insurance, 401k
average monthly rent & utilities	$925	$1,300

which job would offer the best annual income considering the cost of living in each locale?

• job 2 is a better choice because the annual income after rent and utilities is $59,700 but that of job 1 is $55,575.
• job 2 is a better choice because the annual income after rent and utilities is $45,400 but the income for job 1 is $41,900.
• job 1 is a better choice because it costs $4,500 less per year to live there.
• the jobs have equal annual incomes of $45,400 after rent and utilities so caitlin should take the job in her favorite locale.

Explanation:

Answer:

Job 2 is a better choice because the annual income after rent and utilities is $45,400 but the income for job 1 is $41,900.