What it actually costs to live in
Effingham County, IL.
Living wage breakdown for Effingham County, Illinois — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $17.83 | $37,091 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $27.69 | $57,602 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $37.07 | $77,100 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $46.24 | $96,187 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $23.93 | $49,781 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $33.93 | $70,573 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $42.97 | $89,376 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $51.81 | $107,757 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $11,351 | $946 |
| 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 | $6,676 | $556 |
| Total | $37,091 | $3,091 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$17.83/hr
Minimum wage$15.00/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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