What it actually costs to live in
Orange County, FL.
Living wage breakdown for Orange County, Florida — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $20.02 | $41,632 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $30.63 | $63,700 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $40.61 | $84,469 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $50.39 | $104,808 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $26.30 | $54,694 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $37.16 | $77,283 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $46.80 | $97,341 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $56.23 | $116,958 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $14,302 | $1,192 |
| 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 | $7,494 | $625 |
| Total | $41,632 | $3,469 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$20.02/hr
Minimum wage$14.00/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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