Submitted by paulthebackpacker t3_11vk8vg in Connecticut
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[deleted] t1_jcvj8q4 wrote
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buried_lede t1_jcvkwtf wrote
Here you go
Edit:
Shoot. It wouldn’t post the results page. Here is another link, choose the state but skip the county or city, hit run and it will give you the results
MIT says it updates its pages once a year during the first quarter, so maybe by the end of the month
PMurBoobsDoesntWork t1_jctzuw5 wrote
I used this when I moved to Connecticut in 2018. I found it to be spot on for those categories at least for me. I don’t know if it has been updated lately, as things are more expensive now.
Of course, it works if you understand that this only includes those categories that are necessary just to survive.
You won’t be comfortable and you won’t have disposable income if you only earn that, but you’ll “survive”.
tom_echo t1_jctxyk3 wrote
Im actually surprised how low that is. Are they accounting for savings?
Flaky-Ninja-4731 t1_jctxqx5 wrote
Am I reading this right where it says 1 adult can get by on about $37k "living wage"?
That's a far cry from what I see people here demanding almost daily
Darrone t1_jcu22hc wrote
A big caveat here really should be "1 healthy adult".
Flaky-Ninja-4731 t1_jcufsqm wrote
I'm sure many people would add many other caveats on this amount to help justify their lifestyle and choices as well.
Darrone t1_jcumor4 wrote
Most people don't choose to get sick or injured.
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Deadliestmoon t1_jcuwrre wrote
I'd downvote this awful take twice if I could.
Darrone t1_jcuxowx wrote
Ohhhh, your just a troll, thanks for clearing that up.
blaze1234 t1_jcuw4l7 wrote
historically accurate
now only applies with no vehicle, must have roommates and unhealthy eating
and ofc children change everything
TriStateGirl t1_jczp5iq wrote
They would need a rent for $1000 or less. New Haven, West Haven, and Waterbury have cheap options in New Haven County, but even then it's limited.
TriStateGirl t1_jczoyvc wrote
I really find this list out of touch. I posted awhile ago how someone can live on minimum wage. The issue is my imaginary person could only spend $900 to $1000 max on an apartment. Even at 17 something an hour that's all you could afford.
Most people want Milford and you need at least $1500 to $1700 usually.
West Haven, New Haven, and Waterbury have cheaper options, but it's not usually what people want.
buried_lede t1_jcufpir wrote
It is out of date. Lists rent less than $1000 for single person. That is virtually nonexistent
I guess they use HUD fair market rent calculations.