The Value of a Dollar in Every State

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25. Wyoming
> Value of a dollar: $1.04
> Chg. in value of dollar 2008-2013: +7.8% (19th largest)
> Median household income: $57,055 (18th highest)
> Poverty rate: 11.2% (6th lowest)

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24. New Mexico
> Value of a dollar: $1.05
> Chg. in value of dollar 2008-2013: +6.8% (13th smallest)
> Median household income: $44,803 (8th lowest)
> Poverty rate: 21.3% (2nd highest)

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23. Montana
> Value of a dollar: $1.06
> Chg. in value of dollar 2008-2013: +8.5% (11th largest)
> Median household income: $46,328 (10th lowest)
> Poverty rate: 15.4% (22nd highest)

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22. Michigan
> Value of a dollar: $1.06
> Chg. in value of dollar 2008-2013: +8.9% (9th largest)
> Median household income: $49,847 (20th lowest)
> Poverty rate: 16.2% (18th highest)

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Counties Going Hungry in Every State

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21. Wisconsin
> Value of a dollar: $1.08
> Chg. in value of dollar 2008-2013: +7.6% (22nd largest)
> Median household income: $52,622 (25th highest)
> Poverty rate: 13.2% (19th lowest)