What it actually costs to live in
Wayne County, MI.
Living wage breakdown for Wayne County, Michigan — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $14.54 | $30,235 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $23.27 | $48,398 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $31.72 | $65,982 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $39.99 | $83,181 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $20.37 | $42,369 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $29.06 | $60,448 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $37.19 | $77,363 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $45.14 | $93,882 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $6,886 | $574 |
| 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 | $5,442 | $454 |
| Total | $30,235 | $2,520 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$14.54/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.