What it actually costs to live in
DeKalb County, GA.
Living wage breakdown for DeKalb County, Georgia — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $16.98 | $35,316 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $26.35 | $54,810 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $35.26 | $73,339 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $43.98 | $91,475 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $22.77 | $47,357 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $32.27 | $67,127 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $40.86 | $84,997 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $49.26 | $102,465 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $10,859 | $905 |
| Food | $4,525 | $377 |
| Medical | $3,501 | $292 |
| Transportation | $5,234 | $436 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,139 | $178 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,701 | $225 |
| Taxes | $6,357 | $530 |
| Total | $35,316 | $2,943 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$16.98/hr
Minimum wage$7.25/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.