What it actually costs to live in
Montgomery County, MD.
Living wage breakdown for Montgomery County, Maryland — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $23.25 | $48,355 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $35.03 | $72,856 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $45.99 | $95,656 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $56.73 | $117,995 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $29.87 | $62,124 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $42.05 | $87,474 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $52.66 | $109,529 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $63.04 | $131,114 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $18,464 | $1,539 |
| 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 | $8,704 | $725 |
| Total | $48,355 | $4,030 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$23.25/hr
Minimum wage$15.00/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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Check a salary →Data calculated from HUD, BLS, USDA, and Census data (2025). Methodology based on MIT Living Wage Calculator research.