What constitutes a living wage?: A guide to using EPI’s Family Budget Calculator
www.epi.org
The Family Budget Calculator estimates the resources families need to make ends meet across the United States. This report explains how policymakers, employers, and advocates can set meaningful living wage standards using the calculator.
  • jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
    3·
    1 year ago

    Rent + Electricity + water + Internet + heat (if separate from electricity).

    So, in my case, $2,000 (mortgage) + $100 + $100 + $60 + $200.

    $2,500 to cover basic living expenses, then food/gas/insurance is on me.