What it actually costs to live in
Centre County, PA.
Living wage breakdown for Centre County, Pennsylvania — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $17.46 | $36,315 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $27.12 | $56,401 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $36.30 | $75,502 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $45.29 | $94,199 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $23.44 | $48,747 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $33.23 | $69,108 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $42.08 | $87,527 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $50.74 | $105,534 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $11,099 | $925 |
| Food | $4,670 | $389 |
| Medical | $3,613 | $301 |
| Transportation | $5,401 | $450 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,207 | $184 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,788 | $232 |
| Taxes | $6,537 | $545 |
| Total | $36,315 | $3,026 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$17.46/hr
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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