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Livable Wage by State 2026: The Gap Between Minimum Wage and Survival
In every US state, the minimum wage falls short of a livable wage. See the dollar gap in all 50 states, which states have the smallest and largest gaps, and what it actually costs to live in each state.
Living Wage by State 2026: How Much You Actually Need to Earn
A living wage ranges from $15/hr in low-cost states to over $27/hr in expensive cities. See the complete state-by-state living wage breakdown for 2026, and how it compares to the minimum wage in every state.
What Is a Living Wage? How It Differs from Minimum Wage
A living wage and a minimum wage sound alike but mean different things: one is a legal floor, the other is an estimate of what it actually costs to get by in a specific place. Here's how they differ.