Money can be an issue for teachersin some states. I see the starting salries for teachers in states like CA, NE, and some of the midwest and southern states, andI am appalledI Some of these states have a high content of wealthy areas, like Denver and CA, but the teachers make peanuts there! Northeast teachers make at least $20,000 to $30,000 more than most teachers in other regions. And it is very easy here in the Northeast to raise your salary$10,000 to $15,000, or more, over the salary pay scale by adding degrees and college credits. Teachers here live very well, especially those working in the suburbs of Westchester County and Long Island, and/or teachers such as myself with two Masters Degrees. Plus you get the added perkof being able to work a few nights a week as an adjunct professor (as I do), when you add on degrees.It's the main reason why I would like to relocate, but won't right now until I finish my doctorate and can still make the same salary (and more) in another state.