What it actually costs to live in
Salem County, NJ.
Living wage breakdown for Salem County, New Jersey — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $22.00 | $45,770 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $33.66 | $70,003 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $44.62 | $92,808 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $55.36 | $115,142 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $28.89 | $60,098 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $40.82 | $84,909 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $51.41 | $106,935 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $61.77 | $128,476 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $15,765 | $1,314 |
| Food | $5,441 | $453 |
| Medical | $4,210 | $351 |
| Transportation | $6,294 | $525 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,572 | $214 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,249 | $271 |
| Taxes | $8,239 | $687 |
| Total | $45,770 | $3,814 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$22.00/hr
Minimum wage$15.49/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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