What it actually costs to live in
Chenango County, NY.
Living wage breakdown for Chenango County, New York — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $21.86 | $45,470 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $33.59 | $69,869 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $44.66 | $92,902 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $55.51 | $115,454 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $28.90 | $60,105 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $40.87 | $85,009 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $51.56 | $107,243 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $62.01 | $128,986 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $15,134 | $1,261 |
| Food | $5,538 | $462 |
| Medical | $4,284 | $357 |
| Transportation | $6,406 | $534 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,617 | $218 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,306 | $276 |
| Taxes | $8,185 | $682 |
| Total | $45,470 | $3,789 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$21.86/hr
Minimum wage$15.50/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.