What it actually costs to live in
Chatham County, NC.
Living wage breakdown for Chatham County, North Carolina — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $17.01 | $35,380 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $26.45 | $55,011 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $35.43 | $73,686 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $44.22 | $91,968 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $22.87 | $47,567 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $32.43 | $67,450 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $41.09 | $85,458 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $49.55 | $103,062 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $10,720 | $893 |
| Food | $4,573 | $381 |
| Medical | $3,538 | $295 |
| Transportation | $5,290 | $441 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,161 | $180 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,730 | $228 |
| Taxes | $6,368 | $531 |
| Total | $35,380 | $2,948 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$17.01/hr
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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