What it actually costs to live in
Linn County, OR.
Living wage breakdown for Linn County, Oregon — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $20.14 | $41,887 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $30.89 | $64,252 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $41.03 | $85,338 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $50.95 | $105,983 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $26.55 | $55,229 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $37.54 | $78,083 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $47.33 | $98,440 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $56.90 | $118,351 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $14,125 | $1,177 |
| 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 | $7,540 | $628 |
| Total | $41,887 | $3,491 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$20.14/hr
Minimum wage$14.70/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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