1. The Price of Education

2. Average Salaries No High School Diploma: $20,241 a year No High School Diploma: $20,241 a year 15% tax -> $17,204.85 a year or $1,433.74 a month High School Diploma: $30,609 a year High School Diploma: $30,609 a year 15% tax -> $26,017.65 a year or $2,168.08 a month Associates Degree: $34,956 a year Associates Degree: $34,956 a year 15% tax -> $29,712 a year or $2,476 a month Bachelors Degree: $56,665 a year Bachelors Degree: $56,665 a year 25% tax -> $42,498.75 or $3,541.56 *This does not include health or life insurance, or retirement costs

3. Cost of Living Range of house prices in Jones County: Range of house prices in Jones County: $72,900-$122,900 $72,900-$122,900 Top 3 Sedans of 2013: Top 3 Sedans of 2013: -Honda Accord: $22,470 -Volkswagen Passat: $21,640 -Mazda 6: $21,785

4. Cost of Living The average grocery bill at Walmart for a family of 4 is $800 a month. The average grocery bill at Walmart for a family of 4 is $800 a month. Average car insurance rates: Average car insurance rates: Age 24 and under: $2,290 for 6 months Age 25-29: $1,112 for 6 months Age 30-39: $991 for 6 months Age 40 and over: $898 for 6 months

5. Utilities Averages in Jones County- Averages in Jones County- Water and Trash: $30.00 a month Water and Trash: $30.00 a month Electric: $100 a month Electric: $100 a month Internet and Cable: $100 a month Internet and Cable: $100 a month