What it actually costs to live in
Los Angeles County, CA.
Living wage breakdown for Los Angeles County, California — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $25.06 | $52,129 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $37.56 | $78,123 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $49.14 | $102,210 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $60.49 | $125,818 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $31.95 | $66,455 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $44.93 | $93,455 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $56.14 | $116,768 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $67.11 | $139,591 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $20,595 | $1,716 |
| Food | $5,538 | $462 |
| Medical | $4,284 | $357 |
| Transportation | $6,406 | $534 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,617 | $218 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,306 | $276 |
| Taxes | $9,383 | $782 |
| Total | $52,129 | $4,344 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$25.06/hr
Minimum wage$16.50/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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Check a salary →Data calculated from HUD, BLS, USDA, and Census data (2025). Methodology based on MIT Living Wage Calculator research.