What it actually costs to live in
Miami-Dade County, FL.
Living wage breakdown for Miami-Dade County, Florida — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $21.34 | $44,377 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $32.26 | $67,102 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $42.46 | $88,307 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $52.44 | $109,081 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $27.55 | $57,312 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $38.83 | $80,764 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $48.69 | $101,268 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $58.33 | $121,330 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $16,553 | $1,379 |
| 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 | $7,988 | $666 |
| Total | $44,377 | $3,698 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$21.34/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.