What it actually costs to live in
Marion County, FL.
Living wage breakdown for Marion County, Florida — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $19.39 | $40,340 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $29.86 | $62,099 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $39.74 | $82,664 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $49.42 | $102,798 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $25.70 | $53,463 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $36.37 | $75,644 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $45.91 | $95,493 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $55.24 | $114,901 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $13,243 | $1,104 |
| 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 | $7,261 | $605 |
| Total | $40,340 | $3,362 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$19.39/hr
Minimum wage$14.00/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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