Living Wage Publications

Illinois

The Living Wage in Illinois, United States of America, is at least $ 2,100 per month for a typical family.

The expenses displayed are those for a standard family, consisting of 2 adults and 2 children. The costs cannot be compared between data providers due to fundamental structural differences. Taxes are an approximate conversion; childcare is not included for WageIndicator's Living Wage. WageIndicator assumes for standard families that the second earner has a working week of 80%, while Living Wage for US assumes a percentage of 75.65%.

Cost of Living - Living Wage for US

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Total for a Standard Family $ 3,080.87
Food $ 666.07
Housing $ 564.42
Childcare $ 1,110.62
Transport $ 1,098.87
Health $ 652
Other $ 591.32
Margin for Unexpected Events $ 259.99
Retirement Savings $ 51.32
Taxes $ 743.10

Data for 2021

Cost of Living - WageIndicator

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Total for a Standard Family $ 2,310
Food $ 788
Housing $ 1,260
Transport $ 150
Health $ 850
Education $ 39
Clothing $ 76
Water $ 44
Phone $ 76
Other Necessities $ 235
Other Costs $ 164.15
Taxes $ 716.40

Data from 2023

Calculations - Living Wage for US

Living Wage for US calculates Living Wages for the USA based on the following family characteristics:

  • Families comprise 2 adults and 2 children
  • 1 adult works full time, while the 2nd adult works for 75.65% of legally permissible hours

Calculations - WageIndicator

WageIndicator Foundation calculates Living Wages for the USA based on the following family characteristics:

  • Families comprise 2 adults and 1.7 children (determined by the national fertility rate)
  • 1 adult works full time, while the 2nd adult works for 80% of legally permissible hours (determined by the national employment rate)

What is a Living Wage?

Simply put, Living Wage is that level of remuneration that allows a person and their family to afford all necessities, pay required taxes, and save for emergencies.

Methodology

Different organisations calculate Living Wage differently. The baskets of goods they deem to be necessities may vary. They also might calculate estimates for families of different sizes. However, all aim to arrive at a figure that allows individuals and their families to lead lives of dignity.

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