What it actually costs to live in
King County, WA.
Living wage breakdown for King County, Washington — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $22.83 | $47,477 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $34.39 | $71,532 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $45.15 | $93,917 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $55.70 | $115,852 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $29.32 | $60,994 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $41.29 | $85,886 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $51.70 | $107,538 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $61.89 | $128,730 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $18,130 | $1,511 |
| Food | $5,200 | $433 |
| Medical | $4,023 | $335 |
| Transportation | $6,015 | $501 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,458 | $205 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,105 | $259 |
| Taxes | $8,546 | $712 |
| Total | $47,477 | $3,956 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$22.83/hr
Minimum wage$16.66/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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