What it actually costs to live in
Fulton County, GA.
Living wage breakdown for Fulton County, Georgia — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $17.40 | $36,199 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $26.88 | $55,905 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $35.85 | $74,573 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $44.64 | $92,849 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $23.17 | $48,199 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $32.81 | $68,247 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $41.47 | $86,259 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $49.94 | $103,871 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $11,583 | $965 |
| 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 | $6,516 | $543 |
| Total | $36,199 | $3,017 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$17.40/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.