What it actually costs to live in
Multnomah County, OR.
Living wage breakdown for Multnomah County, Oregon — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $21.13 | $43,954 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $32.12 | $66,814 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $42.42 | $88,227 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $52.50 | $109,200 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $27.50 | $57,200 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $38.80 | $80,704 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $48.75 | $101,397 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $58.48 | $121,643 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $15,820 | $1,318 |
| 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 | $7,912 | $659 |
| Total | $43,954 | $3,663 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$21.13/hr
Minimum wage$14.70/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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