Each state and even counties within each state will have their own living costs. Here in the portland oregon area, a rental house in the suburbs will run 1300 to 2000 per month. New homes in high density housing areas which means your deed will have a ladder easement for the fire dept, as the eves are so close, will run you 400k plus.

 You would;nt even get a laugh reply for less than 30 bucks an hour plus full bennies.

 But if you go to the east side of the cascades, you can buy a decent 80s built house on a few acres for 50 to 80k. A mechanic would likely work for 18 an hour or so, plus a company rig to put miles on and a credit line at the caf'e for lunches.

 Wages, and available people are very much a location thing. So the replies here will vary so much it makes replies almost look like a joke.