What it actually costs to live in
Cecil County, MD.
Living wage breakdown for Cecil County, Maryland — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $21.44 | $44,602 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $32.79 | $68,205 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $43.47 | $90,410 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $53.92 | $112,156 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $28.15 | $58,547 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $39.77 | $82,715 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $50.08 | $104,162 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $60.16 | $125,138 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $15,387 | $1,282 |
| Food | $5,297 | $441 |
| Medical | $4,098 | $342 |
| Transportation | $6,127 | $511 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,503 | $209 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,162 | $264 |
| Taxes | $8,028 | $669 |
| Total | $44,602 | $3,717 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$21.44/hr
Minimum wage$15.00/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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