What it actually costs to live in
Emmet County, MI.
Living wage breakdown for Emmet County, Michigan — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $16.27 | $33,834 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $25.41 | $52,858 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $34.14 | $71,013 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $42.68 | $88,781 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $22.02 | $45,800 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $31.26 | $65,012 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $39.67 | $82,511 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $47.89 | $99,613 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $9,837 | $820 |
| Food | $4,477 | $373 |
| Medical | $3,463 | $289 |
| Transportation | $5,178 | $432 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,116 | $176 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,673 | $223 |
| Taxes | $6,090 | $508 |
| Total | $33,834 | $2,820 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$16.27/hr
Minimum wage$10.56/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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