What it actually costs to live in
Pierce County, WA.
Living wage breakdown for Pierce County, Washington — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $21.12 | $43,939 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $32.28 | $67,148 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $42.78 | $88,972 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $53.05 | $110,347 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $27.70 | $57,621 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $39.13 | $81,400 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $49.27 | $102,478 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $59.18 | $123,096 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $15,229 | $1,269 |
| 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 | $7,909 | $659 |
| Total | $43,939 | $3,662 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$21.12/hr
Minimum wage$16.66/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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