What it actually costs to live in
Arapahoe County, CO.
Living wage breakdown for Arapahoe County, Colorado — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $21.08 | $43,845 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $32.11 | $66,797 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $42.47 | $88,331 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $52.61 | $109,422 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $27.52 | $57,243 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $38.85 | $80,804 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $48.85 | $101,607 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $58.64 | $121,962 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $15,538 | $1,295 |
| Food | $5,104 | $425 |
| Medical | $3,948 | $329 |
| Transportation | $5,904 | $492 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,412 | $201 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,047 | $254 |
| Taxes | $7,892 | $658 |
| Total | $43,845 | $3,654 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$21.08/hr
Minimum wage$14.81/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.