What it actually costs to live in
Garland County, AR.
Living wage breakdown for Garland County, Arkansas — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $14.80 | $30,789 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $23.24 | $48,332 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $31.31 | $65,122 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $39.21 | $81,551 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $20.18 | $41,964 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $28.67 | $59,627 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $36.44 | $75,804 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $44.04 | $91,610 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $8,576 | $715 |
| Food | $4,168 | $347 |
| Medical | $3,224 | $269 |
| Transportation | $4,821 | $402 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $1,970 | $164 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,488 | $207 |
| Taxes | $5,542 | $462 |
| Total | $30,789 | $2,566 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$14.80/hr
Minimum wage$11.00/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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