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Living Wage Calculator
What does it really cost to thrive in Houston? Explore the gap between minimum wage and what families actually need.
$20.39/hr
is the living wage for 1 adult with no children in Harris County
Living Wage$20.39/hr
Minimum Wage (TX)$7.25/hr
Poverty Wage$6.53/hr
A minimum wage worker needs $27,331 more per year to reach a living wage for this household. That is 181% more than current minimum wage earnings.
Annual Cost Breakdown
Where the money goes for a 1 adult household with no children
Housing$13,356
31% of budget
Food$3,901
9% of budget
Healthcare$3,131
7% of budget
Transportation$5,252
12% of budget
Taxes$9,498
22% of budget
Civic$3,133
7% of budget
Other Necessities$4,134
10% of budget
Total Annual Cost$42,405
Monthly Perspective
$3,534Monthly Income Needed
$1,113Monthly Housing
$325Monthly Food
$261Monthly Healthcare