What it actually costs to live in
Sacramento County, CA.
Living wage breakdown for Sacramento County, California — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $22.23 | $46,233 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $34.05 | $70,815 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $45.18 | $93,968 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $56.08 | $116,642 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $29.25 | $60,833 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $41.34 | $85,977 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $52.08 | $108,334 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $62.60 | $130,201 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $15,760 | $1,313 |
| 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 | $8,322 | $694 |
| Total | $46,233 | $3,853 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$22.23/hr
Minimum wage$16.50/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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