What it actually costs to live in
Washtenaw County, MI.
Living wage breakdown for Washtenaw County, Michigan — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $16.55 | $34,434 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $25.77 | $53,601 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $34.54 | $71,851 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $43.13 | $89,715 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $22.29 | $46,372 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $31.62 | $65,772 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $40.08 | $83,369 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $48.35 | $100,569 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $10,329 | $861 |
| 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 | $6,198 | $517 |
| Total | $34,434 | $2,870 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$16.55/hr
Minimum wage$10.56/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.