What it actually costs to live in
Davidson County, TN.
Living wage breakdown for Davidson County, Tennessee — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $16.89 | $35,137 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $26.13 | $54,356 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $34.89 | $72,578 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $43.47 | $90,419 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $22.55 | $46,897 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $31.94 | $66,426 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $40.39 | $84,006 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $48.65 | $101,195 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $11,099 | $925 |
| Food | $4,428 | $369 |
| Medical | $3,426 | $286 |
| Transportation | $5,122 | $427 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,093 | $174 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,644 | $220 |
| Taxes | $6,325 | $527 |
| Total | $35,137 | $2,928 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$16.89/hr
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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