Visualizations

The Best (and Worst) States for Teacher's Wages

The Best (and Worst) States for Teacher's Wages

May 29th, 2018

Jobs

Teachers are going on strike for higher salaries in several places around the country. Our new maps highlight the dramatic wage differences for elementary, middle and high school teachers in every state.

Visualizing the Most Expensive Natural Disasters in the Last 40 Years

Visualizing the Most Expensive Natural Disasters in the Last 40 Years

May 29th, 2018

The Economy

Social Issues

Hurricanes, heatwaves, and floods are inherently unpredictable, but do you know which ones caused the most damage? Our new visualization compares the cost of every natural disaster since 1980.

See How Your Take Home Pay Compares to Workers Around the World

See How Your Take Home Pay Compares to Workers Around the World

May 23rd, 2018

Personal Finance

Taxes

There are lots of countries where workers earn less than average but keep more of their money. Our new visualization reveals how taxes affect take home pay for workers across the developed world.

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

May 23rd, 2018

Privacy Policy

These Countries Have the Largest Stashes of Foreign Currency in the World

These Countries Have the Largest Stashes of Foreign Currency in the World

May 21st, 2018

The Economy

Monetary Policy

Want to see a leading indicator for how prepared a country is for an economic downturn? Check out our new map of foreign exchange reserves for every country in the world.

See Which Companies Make Billions from Selling Weapons Around the World

See Which Companies Make Billions from Selling Weapons Around the World

May 18th, 2018

Business

Social Issues

The military-industrial complex generates billions of dollars in economic activity every year, but do you know which companies make the most money selling weapons and other military hardware? Our new graph reveals the top players in the industry.

This Graph Shows That No Other Country Competes with the U.S. Military

This Graph Shows That No Other Country Competes with the U.S. Military

May 16th, 2018

The Economy

Social Issues

The U.S. government spends more money on its military than the rest of the world, but how much more? Our new visualization ranks the top 15 countries in three different categories.

Mapping the Hidden Burden of Local and State Sales Taxes

Mapping the Hidden Burden of Local and State Sales Taxes

May 15th, 2018

Personal Finance

Taxes

Income taxes are only one way the government can tax you. Our new map reveals which states have the highest and lowest average sales tax rates.

Do You Make Enough to Afford a Two-Bedroom Home?

Do You Make Enough to Afford a Two-Bedroom Home?

May 11th, 2018

Personal Finance

How much money do you need to make to afford a decent two-bedroom apartment in your state? Our new map reveals the eye-popping statistics behind the affordable housing crisis.

The Best Schools for Under $20k in One Map

The Best Schools for Under $20k in One Map

May 8th, 2018

Personal Finance

Americans owe more money on student loans than ever, but are there any affordable high-quality schools? Our map reveals the top programs costing under $20k in every state.

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