What it actually costs to live in
Johnson County, IA.
Living wage breakdown for Johnson County, Iowa — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $15.74 | $32,749 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $24.65 | $51,276 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $33.16 | $68,983 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $41.50 | $86,314 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $21.38 | $44,472 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $30.36 | $63,158 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $38.57 | $80,221 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $46.59 | $96,900 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $9,333 | $778 |
| Food | $4,380 | $365 |
| Medical | $3,389 | $282 |
| Transportation | $5,067 | $422 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,070 | $173 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,615 | $218 |
| Taxes | $5,895 | $491 |
| Total | $32,749 | $2,729 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$15.74/hr
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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