What it actually costs to live in
Lincoln County, WA.
Living wage breakdown for Lincoln County, Washington — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $20.70 | $43,055 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $31.76 | $66,051 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $42.18 | $87,736 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $52.39 | $108,970 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $27.30 | $56,778 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $38.60 | $80,278 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $48.66 | $101,214 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $58.50 | $121,688 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $14,504 | $1,209 |
| 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 | $7,750 | $646 |
| Total | $43,055 | $3,588 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$20.70/hr
Minimum wage$16.66/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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