What it actually costs to live in
Fergus County, MT.
Living wage breakdown for Fergus County, Montana — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $17.61 | $36,622 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $27.30 | $56,783 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $36.51 | $75,932 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $45.52 | $94,677 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $23.58 | $49,040 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $33.41 | $69,499 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $42.29 | $87,966 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $50.97 | $106,023 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $11,351 | $946 |
| Food | $4,670 | $389 |
| Medical | $3,613 | $301 |
| Transportation | $5,401 | $450 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,207 | $184 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,788 | $232 |
| Taxes | $6,592 | $549 |
| Total | $36,622 | $3,052 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$17.61/hr
Minimum wage$10.55/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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