What it actually costs to live in
DuPage County, IL.
Living wage breakdown for DuPage County, Illinois — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $18.50 | $38,476 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $28.52 | $59,317 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $38.00 | $79,035 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $47.28 | $98,341 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $24.57 | $51,101 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $34.77 | $72,328 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $43.92 | $91,356 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $52.87 | $109,960 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $12,486 | $1,041 |
| Food | $4,766 | $397 |
| Medical | $3,687 | $307 |
| Transportation | $5,513 | $459 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,253 | $188 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,845 | $237 |
| Taxes | $6,926 | $577 |
| Total | $38,476 | $3,206 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$18.50/hr
Minimum wage$15.00/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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