What it actually costs to live in
Stevens County, MN.
Living wage breakdown for Stevens County, Minnesota — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $17.72 | $36,857 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $27.50 | $57,193 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $36.79 | $76,516 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $45.88 | $95,432 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $23.76 | $49,412 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $33.67 | $70,036 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $42.63 | $88,672 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $51.39 | $106,889 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $11,351 | $946 |
| 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 | $6,634 | $553 |
| Total | $36,857 | $3,071 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$17.72/hr
Minimum wage$11.13/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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