What it actually costs to live in
Mecklenburg County, NC.
Living wage breakdown for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $17.32 | $36,034 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $26.84 | $55,822 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $35.87 | $74,600 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $44.70 | $92,985 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $23.17 | $48,191 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $32.83 | $68,279 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $41.54 | $86,393 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $50.05 | $104,102 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $11,256 | $938 |
| 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 | $6,486 | $541 |
| Total | $36,034 | $3,003 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$17.32/hr
Minimum wage$7.25/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.