What it actually costs to live in
Broward County, FL.
Living wage breakdown for Broward County, Florida — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $20.79 | $43,246 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $31.59 | $65,701 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $41.70 | $86,726 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $51.60 | $107,322 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $27.04 | $56,234 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $38.14 | $79,330 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $47.91 | $99,650 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $57.47 | $119,530 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $15,626 | $1,302 |
| Food | $4,959 | $413 |
| Medical | $3,836 | $320 |
| Transportation | $5,736 | $478 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,344 | $195 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,961 | $247 |
| Taxes | $7,784 | $649 |
| Total | $43,246 | $3,604 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$20.79/hr
Minimum wage$14.00/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.