Use these resources to research cost of living in different geographic locations and salaries in different career fields. Knowing this information will make you better informed and give you an edge when negotiating new job offers. It will also help you weigh competing offers in different cites or industries.

Career InfoNet - Comprehensive information on states, wages, and salary and job trends.

College Journal (from the Wall Street Journal) - Salary information and recent trends.

DataMasters - Compare the cost of living in different cities and get salary information by geographic region.

Economic Research Institute - Get the cost of living for any city (as compared to the National average).

Free Salary Calculator - Get a free salary report by occupation and location.

JobStar - Salary survey links broken down by specific professions.

Salary Expert - Get salaries for tons of occupations by geographic location (overseas only, no US listings).

Salary Expert: Cost of Living Calculator - Compare salaries from one location to the next (tip: can enter "0" when asked for "observation of costs...").

SalaryNegotiations.com - Learn how to negotiate for top compensation.

The Riley Guide: Salary Guides and Guidance - Review both general and industry-specific salary information.

The Salary Calculator - Compare the cost of living between cities/states in both the U.S. and abroad.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Research labor statistics compiled by the federal government.

Wetfeet.com: Salary and Perks - Find information on salaries by both occupation and geographic location.

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