What it actually costs to live in
Travis County, TX.
Living wage breakdown for Travis County, Texas — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $18.52 | $38,513 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $28.37 | $59,010 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $37.65 | $78,322 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $46.75 | $97,234 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $24.38 | $50,701 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $34.45 | $71,662 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $43.42 | $90,306 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $52.18 | $108,544 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $13,096 | $1,091 |
| Food | $4,621 | $385 |
| Medical | $3,575 | $298 |
| Transportation | $5,346 | $446 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,184 | $182 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,759 | $230 |
| Taxes | $6,932 | $578 |
| Total | $38,513 | $3,209 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$18.52/hr
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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