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Which state in the US has the lowest cost of living?
Oklahoma
In the US, which job pays the most: Psychiatrist, Pilot or Dentist?
Psychiatrist
What is taken out of your Gross Salary by the state and federal government each pay period?
Taxes and FICA
A common rule is to spend no more than ________% of your monthly income on rent.
30%
True or False. All car costs (payment, insurance and gas) should be no more than 20% of your monthly income.
True
Which state in the US has the lowest population?
Wyoming
What percentage of employed Americans (aged 25 and older) do not have a four-year bachelor's degree? Is it under or over 50%?
Over - 65%
What percentage of your monthly salary should you set aside for saving? (minimum)
10%
How many rooms make up a studio apartment? (not including the bathroom)
1
What is the current average price of regular gasoline in Burlington Vermont? ($4.30, $4.40 or $4.50 per gallon)
$4.40
Which state in the US has the highest life expectancy?
Hawaii
This is the hourly rate a worker earns before taxes, benefits, and insurance are deducted from their paycheck.
Gross Salary
In full service restaurants in Vermont, what is the standard (percent) amount for a tip?
20%
This binding legal document outlines the terms, rent amount, and responsibilities between a landlord and a tenant.
Lease
According to Insurify, what is the current average cost of car insurance for a 20 year old per month? ($114, $176 or $236)
$236
Which state in the US has the highest cost of living?
Hawaii
What is the minimum wage in Vermont? ($15.00, $14.42 or $15.40)
$14.42
Other than taxes, what else might be deducted from your paycheck?
Possible answers: (Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement)
Roughly ________% of all 22-year-olds Vermonters still reside in their parental home. (49.3%, 20.2% or 63%)
49.3%
True or False. Registering a standard passenger car in Vermont costs $61.00 for a 1-year registration.
False. It is $91.00 for 1 year.
Which 2 states have the highest crime rates? (violent crime and property crime)
Alaska and New Mexico
This 1-to-2-page summary of your education, work history, and skills is usually the very first document you send to a potential employer
Resume
Vermont's overall cost of living was _______% above the national average in the second quarter of 2026. (15.2, 20, or 13.4)
13.4%
True or False. Vermont has one of the smallest average household sizes in the nation.
True
These 2 U.S. states frequently tie for the highest overall annual costs of car ownership (averaging over $6,100 to $6,500+ a year), heavily impacted by expensive fuel and steep insurance premiums. (answer at least one correctly for the points!)
California and Nevada