Josh Holbreich

Employment

Unemployment Benefits Nationwide

Perhaps this is not so uncommon, but as an unemployed journalist, I felt the need to do some research. It seems that 23 states pay out a higher maximum weekly unemployment benefit than New York State's famous $405. Of those 23, only 3 have a higher cost of living (COL) than the Empire State (44th Highest COL). MA ranks one lower at 43, but pays out $900. OK, with the lowest COL pays $392.