What it actually costs to live in
Hennepin County, MN.
Living wage breakdown for Hennepin County, Minnesota — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $18.52 | $38,518 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $28.49 | $59,251 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $37.90 | $78,838 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $47.12 | $98,017 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $24.52 | $50,995 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $34.68 | $72,142 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $43.77 | $91,048 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $52.66 | $109,535 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $12,713 | $1,059 |
| Food | $4,718 | $393 |
| Medical | $3,650 | $304 |
| Transportation | $5,457 | $455 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,230 | $186 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,817 | $235 |
| Taxes | $6,933 | $578 |
| Total | $38,518 | $3,210 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$18.52/hr
Minimum wage$11.13/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.