What it actually costs to live in
Kings County, NY.
Living wage breakdown for Kings County, New York — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $24.52 | $51,007 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $36.89 | $76,731 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $48.39 | $100,641 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $59.65 | $124,072 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $31.44 | $65,385 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $44.25 | $92,030 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $55.37 | $115,162 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $66.25 | $137,803 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $19,675 | $1,640 |
| 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 | $9,181 | $765 |
| Total | $51,007 | $4,251 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$24.52/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.