What it actually costs to live in
Clackamas County, OR.
Living wage breakdown for Clackamas County, Oregon — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $20.55 | $42,749 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $31.40 | $65,319 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $41.61 | $86,542 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $51.60 | $107,324 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $26.95 | $56,051 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $38.06 | $79,174 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $47.92 | $99,672 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $57.56 | $119,723 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $14,832 | $1,236 |
| Food | $5,056 | $421 |
| Medical | $3,911 | $326 |
| Transportation | $5,848 | $487 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,389 | $199 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,018 | $252 |
| Taxes | $7,695 | $641 |
| Total | $42,749 | $3,562 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$20.55/hr
Minimum wage$14.70/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.