What it actually costs to live in
Johnson County, TN.
Living wage breakdown for Johnson County, Tennessee — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $16.30 | $33,906 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $25.40 | $52,831 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $34.07 | $70,858 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $42.55 | $88,504 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $21.98 | $45,723 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $31.19 | $64,865 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $39.54 | $82,245 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $47.71 | $99,236 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $10,090 | $841 |
| 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 | $6,103 | $509 |
| Total | $33,906 | $2,826 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$16.30/hr
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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