What $15, $18, $20/Hour Buys in North Jersey

Minimum wage workers in North Jersey scrape by on $15, $18 and $20 an hour as living costs soar. Rent for a modest one-bedroom apartment eats up half a paycheck at these rates, leaving little for food or transport. A family of four needs double that income just to cover basics without assistance. Groceries, gas and utilities climb faster than paychecks rise. Workers share stories of skipping meals or crashing with relatives to make ends meet. Read more about this...