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While the validity of a higher federal minimum wage will likely be argued for years to come, one thing is certain: some states have a higher cost of living than others. For instance, rent for a 1 bed, 1 bath apartment in New York City may run for a few thousand dollars, while a similar apartment in a different city may cost a few hundred dollars a month. Because of this discrepancy, many states are taking it upon themselves to increase their own minimum wage. Including Washington, D.C., here are the top 10 minimum wages in the United States in 2018: 1. Washington D.C – $13.25/hr
2. Washington – $11.50/hr
3. California (Tie) – $11.00/hr
4. Massachusetts (Ties) – $11.00/hr
5. Arizona (Tie) – $10.50/hr
6. Vermont (Tie) – $10.50/hr
7. New York – $10.40/hr
8. Colorado – $10.20/hr
9. Connecticut (Tie) – $10.10/hr
10. Hawaii (Tie) $10.10/hr Our city's minimum wage is $15/hour. The Sunnyvale City Council adopted an ordinance to increase Sunnyvale's Minimum Wage Rate to $15.00 per hour in 2018