MIT Living Wage Calculator - Estimate Cost of Living by State
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    Required Hourly Living Wage

    $0.00

    Based on 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year
    Wage TypeHourlyAnnualMonthly
    Living Wage$0.00$0,000$0,000
    Poverty Wage$0.00$0,000$0,000
    Minimum Wage$0.00$0,000$0,000

    Calculate Your Living Wage

    Enter your family details and location to see a personalized living wage estimate using the MIT Living Wage Calculator methodology.

    Tip: Try different family sizes to compare living wage requirements

    About the MIT Living Wage Calculator

    The MIT Living Wage Calculator is an essential tool for estimating the cost of living in your community or region. It helps individuals, families, and researchers understand the wage rate required to cover basic family expenses.

    Why Use the MIT Living Wage Calculator?

    Unlike the minimum wage, which often fails to keep up with inflation, the living wage calculation accounts for typical expenses such as food, childcare, health insurance, housing, transportation, and other basic necessities.

    How It Works

    Our advanced calculator uses data modeling principles from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Living Wage Calculator to provide realistic estimates. Simply select your location and family size (number of adults and children) to see the required hourly wage.

    • Compare Minimum Wage vs. Living Wage.
    • Plan your family budget effectively.
    • Understand the economic requirements of your state.

    © 2026 MIT Living Wage Calculator Tool. All rights reserved.

    This tool provides estimates based on public data. For official academic data, please refer to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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