What it actually costs to live in
Hampshire County, MA.
Living wage breakdown for Hampshire County, Massachusetts — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $22.74 | $47,307 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $34.57 | $71,910 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $45.65 | $94,957 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $56.51 | $117,535 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $29.60 | $61,564 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $41.76 | $86,860 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $52.47 | $109,134 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $62.94 | $130,924 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $17,026 | $1,419 |
| Food | $5,441 | $453 |
| Medical | $4,210 | $351 |
| Transportation | $6,294 | $525 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,572 | $214 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,249 | $271 |
| Taxes | $8,515 | $710 |
| Total | $47,307 | $3,942 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$22.74/hr
Minimum wage$15.00/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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