How Much Teachers Actually Make in the Big Cities

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Just like anywhere in the world, the average teacher salary in America depends on the location. We put together a list of 10 major cities in America with some of the most attractive teacher salaries. But before you decide to pack your bags and move across country, it's important to consider how much money you'll actually be able to save living in the big city. While some take home a bigger paycheck, they may not have much to show at the end of the month, with the expensive city life. 

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This list does NOT simply represent highest to lowest teaching salaries, but rather the difference between average teacher salaries and cost of living, to give you a better idea of how much teachers actually can save in each city. Which is why you'll find New York at the bottom of the list, even though the Big Apple records one of the highest average teacher salaries in the country.

1. ORLANDO, FLORIDA

   Salary Range                                    $46,190 - $61,089

   Avg. Cost of Utilities                      $140 

    Public Transportation                $58    

   Avg. Taxi Ride (5 mi.)                     $21

  Regular doctor visit                       $98

  Avg. Lunch menu                             $13

2. HOUSTON, TEXAS

   Salary Range                                    $47,385 - $62,670

   Avg. Cost of Utilities                      $130 

    Public Transportation                $72    

   Avg. Taxi Ride (5 mi.)                     $18

  Regular doctor visit                       $117

  Avg. Lunch menu                             $12

3. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

   Salary Range                                    $44,553 - $64,511

   Avg. Cost of Utilities                      $150 

    Public Transportation                $82    

   Avg. Taxi Ride (5 mi.)                     $17

  Regular doctor visit                       $136

  Avg. Lunch menu                             $14

4. DALLAS, TEXAS

   Salary Range                                    $47,200 - $91,070

   Avg. Cost of Utilities                      $150 

    Public Transportation                $82    

   Avg. Taxi Ride (5 mi.)                     $15

  Regular doctor visit                       $104

  Avg. Lunch menu                             $13

5. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

   Salary Range                                    $49,451 - $78,910

   Avg. Cost of Utilities                      $150 

    Public Transportation                $103    

   Avg. Taxi Ride (5 mi.)                     $20

  Regular doctor visit                       $114

  Avg. Lunch menu                             $15

6. WASHINGTON D.C.

   Salary Range                                    $50,563 - $66,873

   Avg. Cost of Utilities                      $120 

    Public Transportation                $165    

   Avg. Taxi Ride (5 mi.)                     $17

  Regular doctor visit                       $134

  Avg. Lunch menu                             $13

7. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

   Salary Range                                     $39,964 - $83,598 

   Avg. Cost of Utilities                      $125 

    Public Transportation                $99   

   Avg. Taxi Ride (5 mi.)                     $25

  Regular doctor visit                       $114

  Avg. Lunch menu                             $14

8. ATLANTA, GEORGIA

   Salary Range                                     $40,529 - $67,377 

   Avg. Cost of Utilities                      $180 

    Public Transportation                $87    

   Avg. Taxi Ride (5 mi.)                     $15

  Regular doctor visit                       $121

  Avg. Lunch menu                             $13

9. PHOENIX, ARIZONA

   Salary Range                                     $35,000 - $47,550 

   Avg. Cost of Utilities                      $150 

    Public Transportation                $56    

   Avg. Taxi Ride (5 mi.)                     $17

  Regular doctor visit                       $121

  Avg. Lunch menu                             $13

10. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK

   Salary Range                                     $54,000 - $119,000 

   Avg. Cost of Utilities                      $160 

    Public Transportation                $116    

   Avg. Taxi Ride (5 mi.)                     $15

  Regular doctor visit                       $174

  Avg. Lunch menu                             $15

Don't see your town in the list above? Click on the map below, to see which states are ranked as the best states to teach in. The ranking takes into consideration salaries, benefits, cost of living, job opportunity, competition, as well as both the academic and work environment.

Is your state ranked on the lower end? Then don't just sit around and wait for things to change. Download the FREE teacher job app and let better teaching opportunities come to you!

Where do you teach? Let us know in the comments below how your salary matches up to your expenses!

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