What it actually costs to live in
Winston County, AL.
Living wage breakdown for Winston County, Alabama — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $15.21 | $31,641 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $23.80 | $49,504 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $32.00 | $66,566 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $40.03 | $83,266 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $20.64 | $42,921 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $29.30 | $60,944 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $37.21 | $77,387 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $44.93 | $93,459 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $9,081 | $757 |
| Food | $4,216 | $351 |
| Medical | $3,262 | $272 |
| Transportation | $4,877 | $406 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $1,993 | $166 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,517 | $210 |
| Taxes | $5,695 | $475 |
| Total | $31,641 | $2,637 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$15.21/hr
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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