What it actually costs to live in
Valley County, ID.
Living wage breakdown for Valley County, Idaho — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $17.75 | $36,929 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $27.48 | $57,164 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $36.71 | $76,363 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $45.75 | $95,156 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $23.72 | $49,333 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $33.60 | $69,888 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $42.50 | $88,407 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $51.21 | $106,513 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $11,603 | $967 |
| Food | $4,670 | $389 |
| Medical | $3,613 | $301 |
| Transportation | $5,401 | $450 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,207 | $184 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,788 | $232 |
| Taxes | $6,647 | $554 |
| Total | $36,929 | $3,077 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$17.75/hr
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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