What it actually costs to live in
Ramsey County, MN.
Living wage breakdown for Ramsey County, Minnesota — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $18.25 | $37,965 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $28.16 | $58,565 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $37.53 | $78,064 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $46.71 | $97,154 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $24.26 | $50,467 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $34.35 | $71,440 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $43.39 | $90,256 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $52.24 | $108,652 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $12,259 | $1,022 |
| 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 | $6,834 | $570 |
| Total | $37,965 | $3,164 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$18.25/hr
Minimum wage$11.13/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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