What it actually costs to live in
Tuolumne County, CA.
Living wage breakdown for Tuolumne County, California — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $23.49 | $48,854 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $35.61 | $74,063 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $46.94 | $97,632 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $58.04 | $120,720 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $30.45 | $63,331 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $42.93 | $89,300 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $53.89 | $112,083 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $64.60 | $134,374 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $17,909 | $1,492 |
| 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 | $8,794 | $733 |
| Total | $48,854 | $4,071 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$23.49/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.