What it actually costs to live in
Montezuma County, CO.
Living wage breakdown for Montezuma County, Colorado — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $20.25 | $42,122 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $31.09 | $64,661 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $41.31 | $85,923 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $51.32 | $106,741 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $26.73 | $55,600 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $37.80 | $78,619 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $47.66 | $99,143 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $57.32 | $119,219 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $14,125 | $1,177 |
| 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 | $7,582 | $632 |
| Total | $42,122 | $3,510 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$20.25/hr
Minimum wage$14.81/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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