Estimate the living wage needed to cover basic expenses by US state and family size. Compare against poverty wages and federal minimum wage with a full cost-of-living breakdown.
Select your state and household composition
Household Composition
Hourly living wage estimates for this state across all household types
| Family Type | Living Wage /hr | Annual Salary | vs Min Wage |
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Cost of Living Breakdown
Living Wage
Minimum needed to cover basic expenses without public assistance
Poverty Wage
Based on federal poverty guidelines for family size
Annual Calc
Wage × 2080 hrs = Annual
Data Source
Based on MIT Living Wage Study methodology (2023–24)