General Sales Tax by U.S. County Mapped
Discover how U.S. sales tax rates have changed from 2022 to 2025, with insights into state and local adjustments and their broader impacts.
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Economic maps
Maps to explain economic geography.
Is It Cheaper to Rent or Buy?
The American housing market has changed significantly, altering the traditional rent-versus-buy equation. While homeownership was once considered the best financial move, rising costs have flipped the script in many places. Explore what’s behind this shift and see how your city compares.
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What Your Salary Buys in Transportation Around the World
How does your purchasing power for transportation vary depending on where you live? This analysis reveals striking disparities across Europe, where a day’s salary in Russia lets you travel 93 kilometers (58 miles) by taxi, while in the UK it covers just 20 kilometers (12.4 miles). Even more dramatic are the differences in fuel purchasing power: a Swiss monthly salary buys 3,240 liters (856 gallons) of gasoline, while Moldova’s average wage gets just 233 liters (62 gallons). Through three detailed maps, we explore these transportation inequalities and their implications for daily mobility across different regions. The data reveals fascinating patterns of North-South divides and the lasting economic impact of historical boundaries, while recent changes in global fuel prices continue to reshape the transportation landscape.
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The salary you need to afford the average home in your U.S. state
Home prices are soaring, but how much do you really need to afford a house in your state? See the salary requirements based on 2018 data and how affordability has shifted over time.
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Countries with more wealth than Africa
Africa’s economic underdevelopment is attributed to a combination of historical, social, political, and economic factors.
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China’s GDP Per Capita Compared to the World: 2010, 2016, and 2022
China’s economy has expanded at an incredible pace, surpassing major world economies. But where does it stand in terms of GDP per capita? These maps put things into perspective.
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China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative: Connecting Continents and Shaping Global Trade
Discover how China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative aims to reshape global trade routes, foster international connectivity, and potentially redefine economic power dynamics worldwide.
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Is Turkey a Rich or Poor Country? A Look at Global GDP Rankings
Turkey’s GDP (PPP) per capita was $27,630 in 2018. See how Turkey compares to the rest of the world and its neighboring countries in terms of economic strength.
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Who Gets Paid Sick Leave in the U.S.?
Paid sick leave laws vary widely across the United States. This map highlights which states require it, where it’s preempted, and how these policies affect workers.
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The Splitting of the World: Population vs. Economy
What happens when we split the world not by borders, but by people and wealth? Two maps show the world divided into equal population and GDP regions, revealing deep imbalances in global distribution. Let’s take a closer look!
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