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Single Adult Married Couple 1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child 1 Adult, 1 Infant 2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler Housing $527 $596 $596 $596 $700 $700 Child Care $$$145 $467 $291 $894 Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525 Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644 Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726 Miscellaneous $144 $208 $208 $242 $314 $379 Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75 Taxes $186 $250 $120 $185 $99 $226 Monthly Total $1,588 $2,284 $2,287 $2,543 $3,451 $4,169 Annual Total $19,056 $27,408 $27,444 $30,516 $41,412 $50,028 Hourly Wage $9.53 $13.70 $13.72 $15.26 $20.71 $25.01 Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission , 2016. Single Adult Married Couple 1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child 1 Adult, 1 Infant 2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler Housing $745 $875 $875 $875 $928 $928 Child Care $$$174 $535 $349 $1,016 Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013 Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184 Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077 Miscellaneous $179 $299 $335 $362 $484 $535 Savings $179 $299 $335 $362 $484 $535 Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129 Taxes $390 $585 $528 $577 $887 $1,056 Monthly Total $2,537 $4,175 $4,549 $4,920 $6,695 $7,473 Annual Total $30,444 $50,100 $54,588 $59,040 $80,340 $89,676 Hourly Wage $15.22 $25.05 $27.29 $29.52 $40.17 $44.84 Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce Commission , 2016. Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Page 1: Single Married 1 Adult, 1 School- 1 Adult, 2 Adult, 2 ... · 1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child 1 Adult, 1 Infant 2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children 2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler Housing

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $527 $596 $596 $596 $700 $700

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $208 $208 $242 $314 $379

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $186 $250 $120 $185 $99 $226

Monthly Total $1,588 $2,284 $2,287 $2,543 $3,451 $4,169

Annual Total $19,056 $27,408 $27,444 $30,516 $41,412 $50,028

Hourly Wage $9.53 $13.70 $13.72 $15.26 $20.71 $25.01

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $745 $875 $875 $875 $928 $928

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $179 $299 $335 $362 $484 $535

Savings $179 $299 $335 $362 $484 $535

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $390 $585 $528 $577 $887 $1,056

Monthly Total $2,537 $4,175 $4,549 $4,920 $6,695 $7,473

Annual Total $30,444 $50,100 $54,588 $59,040 $80,340 $89,676

Hourly Wage $15.22 $25.05 $27.29 $29.52 $40.17 $44.84

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $613 $627 $627 $627 $814 $814

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $155 $212 $214 $251 $331 $404

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $207 $261 $131 $205 $129 $284

Monthly Total $1,706 $2,330 $2,351 $2,641 $3,643 $4,444

Annual Total $20,472 $27,960 $28,212 $31,692 $43,716 $53,328

Hourly Wage $10.24 $13.98 $14.11 $15.85 $21.86 $26.66

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $784 $1,018 $1,018 $1,018 $1,186 $1,186

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $183 $313 $351 $380 $513 $568

Savings $183 $313 $351 $380 $513 $568

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $403 $633 $574 $629 $1,001 $1,185

Monthly Total $2,597 $4,394 $4,784 $5,185 $7,153 $7,997

Annual Total $31,164 $52,728 $57,408 $62,220 $85,836 $95,964

Hourly Wage $15.58 $26.36 $28.70 $31.11 $42.92 $47.98

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $553 $627 $627 $627 $726 $726

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $148 $211 $211 $243 $315 $377

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $192 $256 $125 $187 $101 $221

Monthly Total $1,624 $2,324 $2,319 $2,554 $3,465 $4,143

Annual Total $19,488 $27,888 $27,828 $30,648 $41,580 $49,716

Hourly Wage $9.74 $13.94 $13.91 $15.32 $20.79 $24.86

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $784 $908 $908 $908 $1,062 $1,062

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $183 $302 $338 $363 $496 $543

Savings $183 $302 $338 $363 $496 $543

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $403 $596 $535 $579 $978 $1,136

Monthly Total $2,597 $4,225 $4,587 $4,931 $6,926 $7,653

Annual Total $31,164 $50,700 $55,044 $59,172 $83,112 $91,836

Hourly Wage $15.58 $25.35 $27.52 $29.59 $41.56 $45.92

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $578 $667 $667 $667 $838 $838

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $151 $217 $218 $260 $333 $413

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $198 $270 $139 $228 $132 $306

Monthly Total $1,658 $2,384 $2,399 $2,748 $3,664 $4,546

Annual Total $19,896 $28,608 $28,788 $32,976 $43,968 $54,552

Hourly Wage $9.95 $14.30 $14.39 $16.49 $21.98 $27.28

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $834 $1,048 $1,048 $1,048 $1,114 $1,114

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $188 $316 $355 $390 $508 $573

Savings $188 $316 $355 $390 $508 $573

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $420 $643 $587 $661 $1,015 $1,231

Monthly Total $2,674 $4,440 $4,848 $5,346 $7,111 $8,104

Annual Total $32,088 $53,280 $58,176 $64,152 $85,332 $97,248

Hourly Wage $16.04 $26.64 $29.09 $32.08 $42.67 $48.62

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $474 $608 $608 $608 $769 $769

Child Care $– $– $136 $444 $273 $848

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $138 $209 $208 $240 $320 $382

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $174 $253 $121 $182 $109 $233

Monthly Total $1,517 $2,300 $2,291 $2,527 $3,518 $4,202

Annual Total $18,204 $27,600 $27,492 $30,324 $42,216 $50,424

Hourly Wage $9.10 $13.80 $13.75 $15.16 $21.11 $25.21

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $760 $961 $961 $961 $1,137 $1,137

Child Care $– $– $166 $514 $331 $972

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $180 $308 $343 $368 $503 $551

Savings $180 $308 $343 $368 $503 $551

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $395 $614 $551 $596 $998 $1,158

Monthly Total $2,559 $4,308 $4,666 $5,016 $7,035 $7,772

Annual Total $30,708 $51,696 $55,992 $60,192 $84,420 $93,264

Hourly Wage $15.35 $25.85 $28.00 $30.10 $42.21 $46.63

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 8 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $507 $622 $622 $622 $814 $814

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $211 $213 $252 $332 $408

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $260 $130 $208 $130 $293

Monthly Total $1,561 $2,323 $2,347 $2,656 $3,650 $4,484

Annual Total $18,732 $27,876 $28,164 $31,872 $43,800 $53,808

Hourly Wage $9.37 $13.94 $14.08 $15.94 $21.90 $26.90

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $778 $1,018 $1,018 $1,018 $959 $959

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $182 $313 $351 $382 $491 $549

Savings $182 $313 $351 $382 $491 $549

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $401 $633 $576 $636 $943 $1,136

Monthly Total $2,587 $4,394 $4,792 $5,220 $6,836 $7,724

Annual Total $31,044 $52,728 $57,504 $62,640 $82,032 $92,688

Hourly Wage $15.52 $26.36 $28.75 $31.32 $41.02 $46.34

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $470 $551 $551 $551 $728 $728

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $137 $203 $209 $258 $330 $428

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $173 $249 $122 $222 $127 $340

Monthly Total $1,511 $2,233 $2,299 $2,721 $3,629 $4,707

Annual Total $18,132 $26,796 $27,588 $32,652 $43,548 $56,484

Hourly Wage $9.07 $13.40 $13.79 $16.33 $21.77 $28.24

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $689 $910 $910 $910 $1,001 $1,001

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $303 $345 $385 $504 $579

Savings $173 $303 $345 $385 $504 $579

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $372 $597 $557 $644 $985 $1,234

Monthly Total $2,451 $4,230 $4,697 $5,262 $7,032 $8,180

Annual Total $29,412 $50,760 $56,364 $63,144 $84,384 $98,160

Hourly Wage $14.71 $25.38 $28.18 $31.57 $42.19 $49.08

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $589 $614 $614 $614 $817 $817

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $160 $224 $232 $282 $352 $448

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $217 $287 $165 $279 $165 $388

Monthly Total $1,756 $2,462 $2,552 $2,989 $3,870 $4,929

Annual Total $21,072 $29,544 $30,624 $35,868 $46,440 $59,148

Hourly Wage $10.54 $14.77 $15.31 $17.93 $23.22 $29.57

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $768 $1,021 $1,021 $1,021 $1,274 $1,274

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $198 $350 $392 $433 $573 $649

Savings $198 $350 $392 $433 $573 $649

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $455 $755 $693 $785 $1,309 $1,579

Monthly Total $2,833 $4,957 $5,400 $5,979 $8,189 $9,365

Annual Total $33,996 $59,484 $64,800 $71,748 $98,268 $112,380

Hourly Wage $17.00 $29.74 $32.40 $35.87 $49.13 $56.19

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $199 $232 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $234 $104 $166 $93 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,183 $2,191 $2,441 $3,406 $4,122

Annual Total $18,552 $26,196 $26,292 $29,292 $40,872 $49,464

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.10 $13.15 $14.65 $20.44 $24.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $708 $708

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $356 $462 $512

Savings $170 $294 $330 $356 $462 $512

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $513 $561 $752 $920

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,473 $4,836 $6,298 $7,068

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,676 $58,032 $75,576 $84,816

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.84 $29.02 $37.79 $42.41

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $597 $739 $739 $739 $929 $929

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $153 $226 $232 $282 $354 $454

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $202 $292 $165 $280 $169 $402

Monthly Total $1,683 $2,487 $2,553 $2,991 $3,896 $4,996

Annual Total $20,196 $29,844 $30,636 $35,892 $46,752 $59,952

Hourly Wage $10.10 $14.92 $15.32 $17.95 $23.38 $29.98

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $924 $1,161 $1,161 $1,161 $1,121 $1,121

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $197 $328 $370 $410 $516 $591

Savings $197 $328 $370 $410 $516 $591

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $450 $680 $630 $718 $1,083 $1,333

Monthly Total $2,812 $4,614 $5,071 $5,637 $7,274 $8,423

Annual Total $33,744 $55,368 $60,852 $67,644 $87,288 $101,076

Hourly Wage $16.87 $27.68 $30.43 $33.82 $43.64 $50.54

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $740 $902 $902 $902 $1,126 $1,126

Child Care $– $– $209 $685 $417 $1,305

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $172 $246 $254 $310 $382 $488

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $331 $214 $344 $234 $482

Monthly Total $1,887 $2,709 $2,797 $3,294 $4,206 $5,371

Annual Total $22,644 $32,508 $33,564 $39,528 $50,472 $64,452

Hourly Wage $11.32 $16.25 $16.78 $19.76 $25.24 $32.23

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $1,128 $1,408 $1,408 $1,408 $1,034 $1,034

Child Care $– $– $255 $796 $511 $1,502

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $217 $352 $396 $441 $511 $594

Savings $217 $352 $396 $441 $511 $594

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $518 $763 $708 $810 $1,133 $1,410

Monthly Total $3,124 $4,992 $5,465 $6,105 $7,263 $8,537

Annual Total $37,488 $59,904 $65,580 $73,260 $87,156 $102,444

Hourly Wage $18.74 $29.95 $32.79 $36.63 $43.58 $51.22

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $136 $444 $273 $848

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $194 $226 $307 $368

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $227 $94 $153 $90 $200

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,144 $2,134 $2,368 $3,375 $4,044

Annual Total $18,432 $25,728 $25,608 $28,416 $40,500 $48,528

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.86 $12.80 $14.21 $20.25 $24.26

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $1,065 $1,065

Child Care $– $– $166 $514 $331 $972

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $355 $496 $544

Savings $166 $294 $329 $355 $496 $544

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $510 $556 $967 $1,127

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,459 $4,812 $6,918 $7,655

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,508 $57,744 $83,016 $91,860

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.75 $28.87 $41.51 $45.93

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $576 $579 $579 $579 $733 $733

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $150 $206 $207 $249 $320 $400

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $197 $250 $119 $202 $111 $274

Monthly Total $1,654 $2,265 $2,280 $2,623 $3,525 $4,396

Annual Total $19,848 $27,180 $27,360 $31,476 $42,300 $52,752

Hourly Wage $9.92 $13.59 $13.68 $15.74 $21.15 $26.38

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $724 $916 $916 $916 $928 $928

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $177 $303 $342 $377 $489 $554

Savings $177 $303 $342 $377 $489 $554

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $383 $599 $548 $622 $896 $1,112

Monthly Total $2,505 $4,238 $4,651 $5,149 $6,768 $7,761

Annual Total $30,060 $50,856 $55,812 $61,788 $81,216 $93,132

Hourly Wage $15.03 $25.43 $27.91 $30.89 $40.61 $46.57

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $581 $585 $585 $585 $783 $783

Child Care $– $– $150 $470 $300 $905

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $151 $206 $207 $241 $325 $391

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $198 $250 $119 $183 $118 $255

Monthly Total $1,661 $2,271 $2,279 $2,532 $3,573 $4,304

Annual Total $19,932 $27,252 $27,348 $30,384 $42,876 $51,648

Hourly Wage $9.97 $13.63 $13.67 $15.19 $21.44 $25.82

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $731 $979 $979 $979 $983 $983

Child Care $– $– $175 $529 $351 $1,010

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $178 $310 $346 $372 $490 $540

Savings $178 $310 $346 $372 $490 $540

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $386 $620 $559 $606 $1,028 $1,195

Monthly Total $2,517 $4,336 $4,707 $5,067 $6,905 $7,671

Annual Total $30,204 $52,032 $56,484 $60,804 $82,860 $92,052

Hourly Wage $15.10 $26.02 $28.24 $30.40 $41.43 $46.03

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $597 $739 $739 $739 $929 $929

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $153 $226 $232 $282 $354 $454

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $202 $292 $165 $280 $169 $402

Monthly Total $1,683 $2,487 $2,553 $2,991 $3,896 $4,996

Annual Total $20,196 $29,844 $30,636 $35,892 $46,752 $59,952

Hourly Wage $10.10 $14.92 $15.32 $17.95 $23.38 $29.98

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $924 $1,161 $1,161 $1,161 $1,068 $1,068

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $197 $328 $370 $410 $511 $585

Savings $197 $328 $370 $410 $511 $585

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $450 $680 $630 $718 $1,153 $1,402

Monthly Total $2,812 $4,614 $5,071 $5,637 $7,281 $8,427

Annual Total $33,744 $55,368 $60,852 $67,644 $87,372 $101,124

Hourly Wage $16.87 $27.68 $30.43 $33.82 $43.69 $50.56

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $594 $595 $595 $595 $789 $789

Child Care $– $– $209 $685 $417 $1,305

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $153 $209 $216 $270 $340 $444

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $201 $260 $134 $250 $144 $379

Monthly Total $1,679 $2,294 $2,372 $2,853 $3,737 $4,887

Annual Total $20,148 $27,528 $28,464 $34,236 $44,844 $58,644

Hourly Wage $10.07 $13.76 $14.23 $17.12 $22.42 $29.32

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $744 $986 $986 $986 $1,170 $1,170

Child Care $– $– $255 $796 $511 $1,502

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $179 $310 $354 $399 $524 $608

Savings $179 $310 $354 $399 $524 $608

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $390 $622 $584 $686 $1,161 $1,439

Monthly Total $2,536 $4,345 $4,835 $5,475 $7,453 $8,730

Annual Total $30,432 $52,140 $58,020 $65,700 $89,436 $104,760

Hourly Wage $15.22 $26.07 $29.01 $32.85 $44.72 $52.38

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $520 $548 $548 $548 $691 $691

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $202 $204 $240 $316 $388

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $184 $242 $113 $182 $103 $247

Monthly Total $1,579 $2,222 $2,244 $2,528 $3,479 $4,268

Annual Total $18,948 $26,664 $26,928 $30,336 $41,748 $51,216

Hourly Wage $9.47 $13.33 $13.46 $15.17 $20.87 $25.61

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $685 $864 $864 $864 $992 $992

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $298 $335 $364 $493 $548

Savings $173 $298 $335 $364 $493 $548

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $370 $581 $529 $584 $774 $957

Monthly Total $2,445 $4,158 $4,553 $4,954 $6,692 $7,535

Annual Total $29,340 $49,896 $54,636 $59,448 $80,304 $90,420

Hourly Wage $14.67 $24.95 $27.32 $29.72 $40.15 $45.21

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $548 $548 $548 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $146 $477 $291 $910

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $202 $202 $237 $309 $376

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $240 $109 $174 $92 $218

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,220 $2,223 $2,489 $3,397 $4,132

Annual Total $18,552 $26,640 $26,676 $29,868 $40,764 $49,584

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.32 $13.34 $14.93 $20.38 $24.79

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $685 $823 $823 $823 $919 $919

Child Care $– $– $179 $554 $359 $1,047

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $294 $330 $359 $484 $537

Savings $173 $294 $330 $359 $484 $537

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $370 $568 $514 $568 $877 $1,053

Monthly Total $2,445 $4,096 $4,478 $4,872 $6,686 $7,496

Annual Total $29,340 $49,152 $53,736 $58,464 $80,232 $89,952

Hourly Wage $14.67 $24.58 $26.87 $29.23 $40.12 $44.98

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $446 $563 $563 $563 $712 $712

Child Care $– $– $136 $435 $271 $833

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $135 $204 $203 $233 $313 $373

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $167 $242 $110 $167 $97 $212

Monthly Total $1,479 $2,239 $2,230 $2,451 $3,440 $4,100

Annual Total $17,748 $26,868 $26,760 $29,412 $41,280 $49,200

Hourly Wage $8.87 $13.43 $13.38 $14.71 $20.64 $24.60

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $704 $890 $890 $890 $850 $850

Child Care $– $– $162 $497 $325 $944

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $175 $301 $335 $360 $474 $520

Savings $175 $301 $335 $360 $474 $520

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $377 $590 $529 $571 $898 $1,051

Monthly Total $2,475 $4,199 $4,553 $4,887 $6,584 $7,288

Annual Total $29,700 $50,388 $54,636 $58,644 $79,008 $87,456

Hourly Wage $14.85 $25.19 $27.32 $29.32 $39.50 $43.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $703 $707 $707 $707 $870 $870

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $174 $235 $244 $294 $358 $455

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $250 $308 $190 $308 $176 $404

Monthly Total $1,917 $2,587 $2,682 $3,123 $3,940 $5,005

Annual Total $23,004 $31,044 $32,184 $37,476 $47,280 $60,060

Hourly Wage $11.50 $15.52 $16.09 $18.74 $23.64 $30.03

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $884 $1,088 $1,088 $1,088 $1,380 $1,380

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $210 $357 $399 $439 $584 $659

Savings $210 $357 $399 $439 $584 $659

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $493 $777 $713 $804 $1,501 $1,789

Monthly Total $3,011 $5,060 $5,501 $6,077 $8,509 $9,701

Annual Total $36,132 $60,720 $66,012 $72,924 $102,108 $116,412

Hourly Wage $18.07 $30.36 $33.01 $36.46 $51.05 $58.21

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $654 $703 $703 $703 $862 $862

Child Care $– $– $173 $573 $346 $1,090

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $160 $221 $224 $269 $340 $426

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $219 $280 $151 $249 $144 $335

Monthly Total $1,764 $2,434 $2,469 $2,847 $3,739 $4,683

Annual Total $21,168 $29,208 $29,628 $34,164 $44,868 $56,196

Hourly Wage $10.58 $14.60 $14.81 $17.08 $22.43 $28.10

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $879 $1,078 $1,078 $1,078 $1,227 $1,227

Child Care $– $– $214 $671 $428 $1,264

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $192 $319 $359 $396 $522 $589

Savings $192 $319 $359 $396 $522 $589

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $435 $653 $599 $677 $1,233 $1,459

Monthly Total $2,742 $4,486 $4,911 $5,427 $7,495 $8,531

Annual Total $32,904 $53,832 $58,932 $65,124 $89,940 $102,372

Hourly Wage $16.45 $26.92 $29.47 $32.56 $44.97 $51.19

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $561 $565 $565 $565 $756 $756

Child Care $– $– $145 $474 $289 $904

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $149 $204 $204 $239 $320 $388

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $194 $245 $113 $178 $110 $246

Monthly Total $1,635 $2,244 $2,245 $2,509 $3,522 $4,264

Annual Total $19,620 $26,928 $26,940 $30,108 $42,264 $51,168

Hourly Wage $9.81 $13.46 $13.47 $15.05 $21.13 $25.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $706 $945 $945 $945 $1,015 $1,015

Child Care $– $– $177 $551 $354 $1,040

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $175 $306 $342 $370 $493 $546

Savings $175 $306 $342 $370 $493 $546

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $377 $608 $549 $602 $989 $1,165

Monthly Total $2,477 $4,282 $4,657 $5,047 $6,907 $7,715

Annual Total $29,724 $51,384 $55,884 $60,564 $82,884 $92,580

Hourly Wage $14.86 $25.69 $27.94 $30.28 $41.44 $46.29

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $201 $239 $313 $387

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $236 $107 $179 $98 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,186 $2,211 $2,513 $3,443 $4,259

Annual Total $18,552 $26,232 $26,532 $30,156 $41,316 $51,108

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.12 $13.27 $15.08 $20.66 $25.55

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $765 $765

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $332 $362 $472 $530

Savings $170 $294 $332 $362 $472 $530

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $519 $579 $788 $981

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,502 $4,928 $6,449 $7,337

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $54,024 $59,136 $77,388 $88,044

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $27.01 $29.57 $38.69 $44.02

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $200 $241 $311 $390

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $236 $105 $185 $95 $251

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,186 $2,201 $2,540 $3,425 $4,288

Annual Total $18,552 $26,232 $26,412 $30,480 $41,100 $51,456

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.12 $13.21 $15.24 $20.55 $25.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $1,008 $1,008

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $333 $368 $497 $562

Savings $170 $294 $333 $368 $497 $562

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $521 $595 $788 $1,003

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,513 $5,011 $6,756 $7,748

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $54,156 $60,132 $81,072 $92,976

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $27.08 $30.07 $40.54 $46.49

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $435 $551 $551 $551 $689 $689

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $133 $202 $202 $236 $312 $376

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $165 $240 $109 $171 $95 $220

Monthly Total $1,464 $2,223 $2,222 $2,475 $3,427 $4,140

Annual Total $17,568 $26,676 $26,664 $29,700 $41,124 $49,680

Hourly Wage $8.78 $13.34 $13.33 $14.85 $20.56 $24.84

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $689 $861 $861 $861 $922 $922

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $298 $334 $361 $483 $534

Savings $173 $298 $334 $361 $483 $534

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $372 $580 $524 $574 $891 $1,061

Monthly Total $2,451 $4,154 $4,528 $4,904 $6,688 $7,470

Annual Total $29,412 $49,848 $54,336 $58,848 $80,256 $89,640

Hourly Wage $14.71 $24.92 $27.17 $29.42 $40.13 $44.82

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $654 $703 $703 $703 $862 $862

Child Care $– $– $173 $573 $346 $1,090

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $160 $221 $224 $269 $340 $426

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $219 $280 $151 $249 $144 $335

Monthly Total $1,764 $2,434 $2,469 $2,847 $3,739 $4,683

Annual Total $21,168 $29,208 $29,628 $34,164 $44,868 $56,196

Hourly Wage $10.58 $14.60 $14.81 $17.08 $22.43 $28.10

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $879 $1,078 $1,078 $1,078 $967 $967

Child Care $– $– $214 $671 $428 $1,264

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $192 $319 $359 $396 $496 $563

Savings $192 $319 $359 $396 $496 $563

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $435 $653 $599 $677 $968 $1,193

Monthly Total $2,742 $4,486 $4,911 $5,427 $6,918 $7,953

Annual Total $32,904 $53,832 $58,932 $65,124 $83,016 $95,436

Hourly Wage $16.45 $26.92 $29.47 $32.56 $41.51 $47.72

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $556 $605 $605 $605 $755 $755

Child Care $– $– $209 $685 $417 $1,305

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $148 $210 $217 $271 $336 $440

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $193 $262 $137 $253 $137 $368

Monthly Total $1,628 $2,307 $2,386 $2,867 $3,692 $4,838

Annual Total $19,536 $27,684 $28,632 $34,404 $44,304 $58,056

Hourly Wage $9.77 $13.84 $14.32 $17.20 $22.15 $29.03

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 17 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $756 $944 $944 $944 $1,128 $1,128

Child Care $– $– $255 $796 $511 $1,502

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $180 $306 $350 $395 $520 $603

Savings $180 $306 $350 $395 $520 $603

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $394 $608 $572 $674 $1,109 $1,386

Monthly Total $2,554 $4,281 $4,773 $5,413 $7,351 $8,625

Annual Total $30,648 $51,372 $57,276 $64,956 $88,212 $103,500

Hourly Wage $15.32 $25.69 $28.64 $32.48 $44.11 $51.75

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $740 $902 $902 $902 $1,126 $1,126

Child Care $– $– $209 $685 $417 $1,305

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $172 $246 $254 $310 $382 $488

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $331 $214 $344 $234 $482

Monthly Total $1,887 $2,709 $2,797 $3,294 $4,206 $5,371

Annual Total $22,644 $32,508 $33,564 $39,528 $50,472 $64,452

Hourly Wage $11.32 $16.25 $16.78 $19.76 $25.24 $32.23

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $1,128 $1,408 $1,408 $1,408 $1,044 $1,044

Child Care $– $– $255 $796 $511 $1,502

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $217 $352 $396 $441 $512 $595

Savings $217 $352 $396 $441 $512 $595

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $518 $763 $708 $810 $1,054 $1,331

Monthly Total $3,124 $4,992 $5,465 $6,105 $7,196 $8,470

Annual Total $37,488 $59,904 $65,580 $73,260 $86,352 $101,640

Hourly Wage $18.74 $29.95 $32.79 $36.63 $43.18 $50.82

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $590 $628 $628 $628 $784 $784

Child Care $– $– $149 $466 $298 $899

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $152 $212 $212 $246 $325 $391

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $200 $259 $128 $194 $118 $253

Monthly Total $1,673 $2,329 $2,335 $2,587 $3,572 $4,297

Annual Total $20,076 $27,948 $28,020 $31,044 $42,864 $51,564

Hourly Wage $10.04 $13.97 $14.01 $15.52 $21.43 $25.78

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $785 $980 $980 $980 $1,042 $1,042

Child Care $– $– $174 $525 $348 $1,003

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $183 $310 $346 $371 $495 $545

Savings $183 $310 $346 $371 $495 $545

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $404 $620 $559 $605 $955 $1,120

Monthly Total $2,599 $4,337 $4,707 $5,061 $6,898 $7,658

Annual Total $31,188 $52,044 $56,484 $60,732 $82,776 $91,896

Hourly Wage $15.59 $26.02 $28.24 $30.37 $41.39 $45.95

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $524 $590 $590 $590 $786 $786

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $207 $207 $241 $323 $389

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $185 $251 $118 $183 $115 $249

Monthly Total $1,584 $2,278 $2,275 $2,531 $3,555 $4,279

Annual Total $19,008 $27,336 $27,300 $30,372 $42,660 $51,348

Hourly Wage $9.50 $13.67 $13.65 $15.19 $21.33 $25.67

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $738 $983 $983 $983 $864 $864

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $178 $310 $346 $373 $477 $528

Savings $178 $310 $346 $373 $477 $528

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $388 $621 $559 $610 $841 $1,011

Monthly Total $2,526 $4,341 $4,709 $5,086 $6,568 $7,350

Annual Total $30,312 $52,092 $56,508 $61,032 $78,816 $88,200

Hourly Wage $15.16 $26.05 $28.25 $30.52 $39.41 $44.10

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $482 $523 $523 $523 $678 $678

Child Care $– $– $134 $452 $269 $857

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $139 $199 $198 $231 $309 $371

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $176 $234 $101 $162 $92 $209

Monthly Total $1,528 $2,186 $2,174 $2,421 $3,395 $4,085

Annual Total $18,336 $26,232 $26,088 $29,052 $40,740 $49,020

Hourly Wage $9.17 $13.12 $13.04 $14.53 $20.37 $24.51

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $654 $848 $848 $848 $856 $856

Child Care $– $– $169 $534 $337 $1,003

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $296 $332 $359 $476 $526

Savings $170 $296 $332 $359 $476 $526

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $360 $576 $518 $569 $897 $1,065

Monthly Total $2,398 $4,133 $4,501 $4,878 $6,605 $7,379

Annual Total $28,776 $49,596 $54,012 $58,536 $79,260 $88,548

Hourly Wage $14.39 $24.80 $27.01 $29.27 $39.63 $44.27

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $484 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $139 $204 $205 $238 $309 $374

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $176 $244 $114 $177 $92 $214

Monthly Total $1,530 $2,247 $2,251 $2,504 $3,397 $4,110

Annual Total $18,360 $26,964 $27,012 $30,048 $40,764 $49,320

Hourly Wage $9.18 $13.48 $13.51 $15.02 $20.38 $24.66

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $934 $934

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $330 $357 $484 $535

Savings $176 $294 $330 $357 $484 $535

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $513 $562 $895 $1,064

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,472 $4,843 $6,709 $7,487

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $53,664 $58,116 $80,508 $89,844

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $26.83 $29.06 $40.25 $44.92

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $507 $622 $622 $622 $814 $814

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $211 $213 $252 $332 $408

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $260 $130 $208 $130 $293

Monthly Total $1,561 $2,323 $2,347 $2,656 $3,650 $4,484

Annual Total $18,732 $27,876 $28,164 $31,872 $43,800 $53,808

Hourly Wage $9.37 $13.94 $14.08 $15.94 $21.90 $26.90

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $778 $1,018 $1,018 $1,018 $1,043 $1,043

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $182 $313 $351 $382 $499 $557

Savings $182 $313 $351 $382 $499 $557

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $401 $633 $576 $636 $938 $1,131

Monthly Total $2,587 $4,394 $4,792 $5,220 $6,931 $7,819

Annual Total $31,044 $52,728 $57,504 $62,640 $83,172 $93,828

Hourly Wage $15.52 $26.36 $28.75 $31.32 $41.59 $46.91

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $418 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $136 $435 $271 $833

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $131 $195 $194 $225 $307 $366

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $161 $226 $94 $151 $90 $196

Monthly Total $1,441 $2,143 $2,134 $2,356 $3,373 $4,023

Annual Total $17,292 $25,716 $25,608 $28,272 $40,476 $48,276

Hourly Wage $8.65 $12.86 $12.80 $14.14 $20.24 $24.14

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $866 $866

Child Care $– $– $162 $497 $325 $944

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $353 $475 $521

Savings $166 $294 $329 $353 $475 $521

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $509 $551 $827 $980

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,454 $4,786 $6,531 $7,235

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,448 $57,432 $78,372 $86,820

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.72 $28.72 $39.19 $43.41

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $563 $593 $593 $593 $748 $748

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $149 $208 $210 $248 $324 $399

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $194 $253 $124 $200 $117 $273

Monthly Total $1,637 $2,284 $2,309 $2,615 $3,563 $4,389

Annual Total $19,644 $27,408 $27,708 $31,380 $42,756 $52,668

Hourly Wage $9.82 $13.70 $13.85 $15.69 $21.38 $26.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $741 $935 $935 $935 $800 $800

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $179 $305 $343 $374 $475 $533

Savings $179 $305 $343 $374 $475 $533

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $389 $605 $551 $612 $818 $1,011

Monthly Total $2,532 $4,267 $4,668 $5,097 $6,520 $7,408

Annual Total $30,384 $51,204 $56,016 $61,164 $78,240 $88,896

Hourly Wage $15.19 $25.60 $28.01 $30.58 $39.12 $44.45

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $684 $773 $773 $773 $948 $948

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $172 $243 $252 $303 $368 $465

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $323 $209 $328 $193 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $2,676 $2,775 $3,218 $4,045 $5,117

Annual Total $22,680 $32,112 $33,300 $38,616 $48,540 $61,404

Hourly Wage $11.34 $16.06 $16.65 $19.31 $24.27 $30.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $966 $1,185 $1,185 $1,185 $1,311 $1,311

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $218 $367 $409 $449 $577 $653

Savings $218 $367 $409 $449 $577 $653

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $521 $810 $741 $833 $1,322 $1,597

Monthly Total $3,137 $5,210 $5,646 $6,223 $8,247 $9,428

Annual Total $37,644 $62,520 $67,752 $74,676 $98,964 $113,136

Hourly Wage $18.82 $31.26 $33.88 $37.34 $49.48 $56.57

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $513 $516 $516 $516 $691 $691

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $143 $198 $198 $232 $313 $378

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $183 $233 $102 $164 $97 $224

Monthly Total $1,570 $2,177 $2,179 $2,432 $3,439 $4,157

Annual Total $18,840 $26,124 $26,148 $29,184 $41,268 $49,884

Hourly Wage $9.42 $13.06 $13.07 $14.59 $20.63 $24.94

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $645 $864 $864 $864 $951 $951

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $169 $298 $334 $361 $486 $537

Savings $169 $298 $334 $361 $486 $537

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $357 $581 $525 $574 $910 $1,079

Monthly Total $2,384 $4,158 $4,533 $4,904 $6,745 $7,523

Annual Total $28,608 $49,896 $54,396 $58,848 $80,940 $90,276

Hourly Wage $14.30 $24.95 $27.20 $29.42 $40.47 $45.14

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $508 $583 $583 $583 $675 $675

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $206 $209 $247 $315 $389

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $182 $249 $121 $197 $101 $250

Monthly Total $1,563 $2,268 $2,295 $2,601 $3,465 $4,283

Annual Total $18,756 $27,216 $27,540 $31,212 $41,580 $51,396

Hourly Wage $9.38 $13.61 $13.77 $15.61 $20.79 $25.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $729 $844 $844 $844 $796 $796

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $177 $296 $334 $365 $475 $533

Savings $177 $296 $334 $365 $475 $533

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $385 $575 $525 $585 $855 $1,048

Monthly Total $2,512 $4,128 $4,533 $4,961 $6,553 $7,441

Annual Total $30,144 $49,536 $54,396 $59,532 $78,636 $89,292

Hourly Wage $15.07 $24.77 $27.20 $29.77 $39.32 $44.65

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $474 $608 $608 $608 $769 $769

Child Care $– $– $136 $444 $273 $848

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $138 $209 $208 $240 $320 $382

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $174 $253 $121 $182 $109 $233

Monthly Total $1,517 $2,300 $2,291 $2,527 $3,518 $4,202

Annual Total $18,204 $27,600 $27,492 $30,324 $42,216 $50,424

Hourly Wage $9.10 $13.80 $13.75 $15.16 $21.11 $25.21

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $760 $961 $961 $961 $949 $949

Child Care $– $– $166 $514 $331 $972

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $180 $308 $343 $368 $484 $532

Savings $180 $308 $343 $368 $484 $532

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $395 $614 $551 $596 $891 $1,051

Monthly Total $2,559 $4,308 $4,666 $5,016 $6,702 $7,439

Annual Total $30,708 $51,696 $55,992 $60,192 $80,424 $89,268

Hourly Wage $15.35 $25.85 $28.00 $30.10 $40.21 $44.63

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $196 $229 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $97 $159 $93 $216

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,145 $2,152 $2,402 $3,406 $4,122

Annual Total $18,432 $25,740 $25,824 $28,824 $40,872 $49,464

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.91 $14.41 $20.44 $24.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $714 $714

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $356 $463 $513

Savings $166 $294 $330 $356 $463 $513

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $513 $561 $773 $941

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,473 $4,836 $6,327 $7,097

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,676 $58,032 $75,924 $85,164

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.84 $29.02 $37.96 $42.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $195 $226 $308 $369

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $227 $96 $154 $92 $204

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,144 $2,145 $2,372 $3,392 $4,062

Annual Total $18,432 $25,728 $25,740 $28,464 $40,704 $48,744

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.86 $12.87 $14.23 $20.35 $24.37

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $996 $996

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $353 $489 $536

Savings $166 $294 $329 $353 $489 $536

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $511 $552 $885 $1,040

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,461 $4,791 $6,756 $7,470

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,532 $57,492 $81,072 $89,640

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.77 $28.75 $40.54 $44.82

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $195 $228 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $96 $158 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,145 $2,143 $2,395 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $18,432 $25,740 $25,716 $28,740 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.86 $14.37 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $822 $822

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $357 $473 $524

Savings $166 $294 $330 $357 $473 $524

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $512 $563 $789 $959

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,466 $7,248

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $77,592 $86,976

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $38.80 $43.49

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $667 $796 $796 $796 $986 $986

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $170 $247 $261 $322 $391 $507

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $241 $335 $229 $372 $254 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $2,718 $2,869 $3,426 $4,300 $5,579

Annual Total $22,452 $32,616 $34,428 $41,112 $51,600 $66,948

Hourly Wage $11.23 $16.31 $17.21 $20.56 $25.80 $33.47

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $995 $1,233 $1,233 $1,233 $1,509 $1,509

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $216 $361 $407 $456 $598 $689

Savings $216 $361 $407 $456 $598 $689

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $513 $791 $728 $854 $1,634 $2,010

Monthly Total $3,100 $5,122 $5,615 $6,331 $8,807 $10,283

Annual Total $37,200 $61,464 $67,380 $75,972 $105,684 $123,396

Hourly Wage $18.60 $30.73 $33.69 $37.99 $52.84 $61.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $541 $570 $570 $570 $719 $719

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $146 $205 $207 $245 $320 $395

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $189 $247 $118 $193 $110 $264

Monthly Total $1,607 $2,252 $2,277 $2,582 $3,523 $4,347

Annual Total $19,284 $27,024 $27,324 $30,984 $42,276 $52,164

Hourly Wage $9.64 $13.51 $13.66 $15.49 $21.14 $26.08

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $713 $899 $899 $899 $817 $817

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $302 $339 $370 $477 $535

Savings $176 $302 $339 $370 $477 $535

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $380 $593 $541 $601 $836 $1,029

Monthly Total $2,489 $4,213 $4,614 $5,042 $6,559 $7,447

Annual Total $29,868 $50,556 $55,368 $60,504 $78,708 $89,364

Hourly Wage $14.93 $25.28 $27.68 $30.25 $39.35 $44.68

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $477 $504 $504 $504 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $138 $197 $202 $251 $320 $414

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $175 $237 $110 $206 $109 $307

Monthly Total $1,521 $2,168 $2,226 $2,644 $3,518 $4,550

Annual Total $18,252 $26,016 $26,712 $31,728 $42,216 $54,600

Hourly Wage $9.13 $13.01 $13.36 $15.86 $21.11 $27.30

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $630 $823 $823 $823 $981 $981

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $167 $294 $336 $376 $501 $577

Savings $167 $294 $336 $376 $501 $577

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $352 $568 $531 $620 $1,001 $1,253

Monthly Total $2,360 $4,096 $4,563 $5,137 $7,017 $8,175

Annual Total $28,320 $49,152 $54,756 $61,644 $84,204 $98,100

Hourly Wage $14.16 $24.58 $27.38 $30.82 $42.10 $49.05

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $597 $739 $739 $739 $929 $929

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $153 $226 $232 $282 $354 $454

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $202 $292 $165 $280 $169 $402

Monthly Total $1,683 $2,487 $2,553 $2,991 $3,896 $4,996

Annual Total $20,196 $29,844 $30,636 $35,892 $46,752 $59,952

Hourly Wage $10.10 $14.92 $15.32 $17.95 $23.38 $29.98

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $924 $1,161 $1,161 $1,161 $1,352 $1,352

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $197 $328 $370 $410 $539 $614

Savings $197 $328 $370 $410 $539 $614

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $450 $680 $630 $718 $1,287 $1,536

Monthly Total $2,812 $4,614 $5,071 $5,637 $7,755 $8,903

Annual Total $33,744 $55,368 $60,852 $67,644 $93,060 $106,836

Hourly Wage $16.87 $27.68 $30.43 $33.82 $46.53 $53.42

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $195 $228 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $96 $158 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,145 $2,143 $2,395 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $18,432 $25,740 $25,716 $28,740 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.86 $14.37 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $912 $912

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $357 $482 $533

Savings $166 $294 $330 $357 $482 $533

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $512 $563 $875 $1,045

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,660 $7,442

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $79,920 $89,304

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $39.96 $44.65

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $811 $853 $853 $853 $1,077 $1,077

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $181 $239 $239 $272 $359 $424

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $265 $311 $180 $256 $177 $331

Monthly Total $1,988 $2,633 $2,634 $2,881 $3,947 $4,663

Annual Total $23,856 $31,596 $31,608 $34,572 $47,364 $55,956

Hourly Wage $11.93 $15.80 $15.80 $17.29 $23.68 $27.98

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $1,066 $1,346 $1,346 $1,346 $996 $996

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $211 $346 $381 $406 $489 $536

Savings $211 $346 $381 $406 $489 $536

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $497 $742 $664 $705 $915 $1,070

Monthly Total $3,029 $4,897 $5,241 $5,573 $6,786 $7,500

Annual Total $36,348 $58,764 $62,892 $66,876 $81,432 $90,000

Hourly Wage $18.17 $29.38 $31.45 $33.44 $40.72 $45.00

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $610 $614 $614 $614 $822 $822

Child Care $– $– $160 $510 $319 $979

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $163 $224 $229 $267 $352 $427

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $224 $285 $159 $245 $165 $339

Monthly Total $1,790 $2,463 $2,516 $2,825 $3,869 $4,701

Annual Total $21,480 $29,556 $30,192 $33,900 $46,428 $56,412

Hourly Wage $10.74 $14.78 $15.10 $16.95 $23.21 $28.21

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $768 $1,028 $1,028 $1,028 $1,119 $1,119

Child Care $– $– $191 $583 $381 $1,108

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $193 $340 $378 $408 $541 $598

Savings $193 $340 $378 $408 $541 $598

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $437 $722 $643 $712 $1,161 $1,350

Monthly Total $2,751 $4,806 $5,179 $5,607 $7,654 $8,524

Annual Total $33,012 $57,672 $62,148 $67,284 $91,848 $102,288

Hourly Wage $16.51 $28.84 $31.07 $33.64 $45.92 $51.14

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $581 $585 $585 $585 $783 $783

Child Care $– $– $150 $470 $300 $905

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $151 $206 $207 $241 $325 $391

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $198 $250 $119 $183 $118 $255

Monthly Total $1,661 $2,271 $2,279 $2,532 $3,573 $4,304

Annual Total $19,932 $27,252 $27,348 $30,384 $42,876 $51,648

Hourly Wage $9.97 $13.63 $13.67 $15.19 $21.44 $25.82

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $731 $979 $979 $979 $949 $949

Child Care $– $– $175 $529 $351 $1,010

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $178 $310 $346 $372 $486 $536

Savings $178 $310 $346 $372 $486 $536

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $386 $620 $559 $606 $948 $1,115

Monthly Total $2,517 $4,336 $4,707 $5,067 $6,783 $7,549

Annual Total $30,204 $52,032 $56,484 $60,804 $81,396 $90,588

Hourly Wage $15.10 $26.02 $28.24 $30.40 $40.70 $45.29

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $136 $444 $273 $848

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $198 $229 $307 $368

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $233 $101 $160 $90 $200

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,182 $2,174 $2,407 $3,375 $4,044

Annual Total $18,552 $26,184 $26,088 $28,884 $40,500 $48,528

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.09 $13.04 $14.44 $20.25 $24.26

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $709 $709

Child Care $– $– $166 $514 $331 $972

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $329 $355 $460 $508

Savings $170 $294 $329 $355 $460 $508

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $510 $556 $750 $910

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,459 $4,812 $6,273 $7,010

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,508 $57,744 $75,276 $84,120

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.75 $28.87 $37.64 $42.06

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $201 $237 $312 $384

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $235 $106 $174 $96 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,185 $2,207 $2,490 $3,435 $4,221

Annual Total $18,552 $26,220 $26,484 $29,880 $41,220 $50,652

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.11 $13.24 $14.94 $20.61 $25.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $739 $739

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $331 $360 $468 $523

Savings $170 $294 $331 $360 $468 $523

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $517 $572 $786 $970

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,492 $4,893 $6,401 $7,245

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,904 $58,716 $76,812 $86,940

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.95 $29.36 $38.41 $43.47

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $204 $204 $236 $308 $369

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $243 $113 $172 $92 $204

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,246 $2,248 $2,477 $3,392 $4,062

Annual Total $18,552 $26,952 $26,976 $29,724 $40,704 $48,744

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.48 $13.49 $14.86 $20.35 $24.37

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $889 $889

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $329 $353 $479 $525

Savings $176 $294 $329 $353 $479 $525

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $511 $552 $782 $937

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,461 $4,791 $6,526 $7,238

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $53,532 $57,492 $78,312 $86,856

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $26.77 $28.75 $39.16 $43.43

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $543 $627 $627 $627 $798 $798

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $146 $212 $212 $246 $326 $393

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $190 $259 $128 $195 $121 $258

Monthly Total $1,610 $2,328 $2,334 $2,590 $3,590 $4,322

Annual Total $19,320 $27,936 $28,008 $31,080 $43,080 $51,864

Hourly Wage $9.66 $13.97 $14.00 $15.54 $21.54 $25.93

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $784 $998 $998 $998 $772 $772

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $183 $311 $347 $374 $469 $519

Savings $183 $311 $347 $374 $469 $519

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $403 $626 $564 $612 $809 $977

Monthly Total $2,597 $4,363 $4,733 $5,098 $6,433 $7,203

Annual Total $31,164 $52,356 $56,796 $61,176 $77,196 $86,436

Hourly Wage $15.58 $26.18 $28.40 $30.59 $38.60 $43.22

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $145 $474 $289 $904

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $199 $233 $309 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $234 $103 $167 $92 $217

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,183 $2,186 $2,448 $3,395 $4,124

Annual Total $18,552 $26,196 $26,232 $29,376 $40,740 $49,488

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.10 $13.12 $14.69 $20.37 $24.74

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $882 $882

Child Care $– $– $177 $551 $354 $1,040

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $358 $480 $532

Savings $170 $294 $330 $358 $480 $532

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $514 $567 $900 $1,076

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,476 $4,866 $6,659 $7,465

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,712 $58,392 $79,908 $89,580

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.86 $29.20 $39.95 $44.79

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $204 $207 $245 $313 $387

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $246 $118 $193 $98 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,249 $2,276 $2,581 $3,443 $4,259

Annual Total $18,552 $26,988 $27,312 $30,972 $41,316 $51,108

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.49 $13.66 $15.49 $20.66 $25.55

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $941 $941

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $332 $362 $489 $547

Savings $176 $294 $332 $362 $489 $547

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $519 $579 $902 $1,094

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,502 $4,928 $6,773 $7,660

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $54,024 $59,136 $81,276 $91,920

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $27.01 $29.57 $40.64 $45.96

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $667 $796 $796 $796 $986 $986

Child Care $– $– $187 $624 $374 $1,186

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $170 $247 $255 $306 $379 $476

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $241 $330 $216 $335 $216 $453

Monthly Total $1,871 $2,713 $2,808 $3,250 $4,166 $5,235

Annual Total $22,452 $32,556 $33,696 $39,000 $49,992 $62,820

Hourly Wage $11.23 $16.28 $16.85 $19.50 $25.00 $31.41

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $995 $1,233 $1,233 $1,233 $1,164 $1,164

Child Care $– $– $233 $733 $465 $1,379

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $216 $361 $403 $443 $554 $629

Savings $216 $361 $403 $443 $554 $629

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $513 $791 $715 $816 $1,263 $1,514

Monthly Total $3,100 $5,122 $5,548 $6,136 $7,911 $9,066

Annual Total $37,200 $61,464 $66,576 $73,632 $94,932 $108,792

Hourly Wage $18.60 $30.73 $33.29 $36.82 $47.47 $54.40

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $509 $509 $509 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $197 $199 $235 $312 $384

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $233 $104 $171 $96 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,169 $2,191 $2,473 $3,435 $4,221

Annual Total $18,552 $26,028 $26,292 $29,676 $41,220 $50,652

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.01 $13.15 $14.84 $20.61 $25.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $636 $823 $823 $823 $830 $830

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $168 $294 $331 $360 $477 $532

Savings $168 $294 $331 $360 $477 $532

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $354 $568 $517 $572 $850 $1,033

Monthly Total $2,370 $4,096 $4,492 $4,893 $6,574 $7,417

Annual Total $28,440 $49,152 $53,904 $58,716 $78,888 $89,004

Hourly Wage $14.22 $24.58 $26.95 $29.36 $39.44 $44.50

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $526 $550 $550 $550 $699 $699

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $202 $205 $243 $318 $393

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $186 $243 $114 $187 $106 $258

Monthly Total $1,587 $2,225 $2,251 $2,554 $3,497 $4,319

Annual Total $19,044 $26,700 $27,012 $30,648 $41,964 $51,828

Hourly Wage $9.52 $13.35 $13.51 $15.32 $20.98 $25.91

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $688 $874 $874 $874 $890 $890

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $299 $337 $368 $484 $542

Savings $173 $299 $337 $368 $484 $542

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $371 $585 $534 $594 $929 $1,122

Monthly Total $2,449 $4,174 $4,578 $5,006 $6,739 $7,627

Annual Total $29,388 $50,088 $54,936 $60,072 $80,868 $91,524

Hourly Wage $14.69 $25.04 $27.47 $30.04 $40.43 $45.76

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $136 $435 $271 $833

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $198 $228 $307 $366

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $232 $101 $158 $90 $196

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,181 $2,174 $2,395 $3,373 $4,023

Annual Total $18,552 $26,172 $26,088 $28,740 $40,476 $48,276

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.09 $13.04 $14.37 $20.24 $24.14

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $803 $803

Child Care $– $– $162 $497 $325 $944

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $329 $353 $469 $515

Savings $170 $294 $329 $353 $469 $515

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $509 $551 $834 $988

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,454 $4,786 $6,463 $7,168

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,448 $57,432 $77,556 $86,016

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.72 $28.72 $38.78 $43.01

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $667 $796 $796 $796 $986 $986

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $170 $247 $261 $322 $391 $507

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $241 $335 $229 $372 $254 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $2,718 $2,869 $3,426 $4,300 $5,579

Annual Total $22,452 $32,616 $34,428 $41,112 $51,600 $66,948

Hourly Wage $11.23 $16.31 $17.21 $20.56 $25.80 $33.47

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $995 $1,233 $1,233 $1,233 $1,406 $1,406

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $216 $361 $407 $456 $587 $679

Savings $216 $361 $407 $456 $587 $679

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $513 $791 $728 $854 $1,530 $1,890

Monthly Total $3,100 $5,122 $5,615 $6,331 $8,578 $10,040

Annual Total $37,200 $61,464 $67,380 $75,972 $102,936 $120,480

Hourly Wage $18.60 $30.73 $33.69 $37.99 $51.47 $60.24

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $533 $536 $536 $536 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $466 $298 $899

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $145 $200 $201 $234 $310 $374

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $187 $237 $107 $168 $93 $215

Monthly Total $1,596 $2,203 $2,211 $2,457 $3,406 $4,116

Annual Total $19,152 $26,436 $26,532 $29,484 $40,872 $49,392

Hourly Wage $9.58 $13.22 $13.27 $14.74 $20.44 $24.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $670 $823 $823 $823 $895 $895

Child Care $– $– $174 $525 $348 $1,003

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $171 $294 $330 $356 $481 $530

Savings $171 $294 $330 $356 $481 $530

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $365 $568 $513 $559 $859 $1,024

Monthly Total $2,421 $4,096 $4,472 $4,828 $6,627 $7,385

Annual Total $29,052 $49,152 $53,664 $57,936 $79,524 $88,620

Hourly Wage $14.53 $24.58 $26.83 $28.97 $39.76 $44.31

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $196 $229 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $97 $159 $93 $216

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,145 $2,152 $2,402 $3,406 $4,122

Annual Total $18,432 $25,740 $25,824 $28,824 $40,872 $49,464

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.91 $14.41 $20.44 $24.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $957 $957

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $356 $487 $537

Savings $166 $294 $330 $356 $487 $537

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $513 $561 $851 $1,019

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,473 $4,836 $6,696 $7,466

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,676 $58,032 $80,352 $89,592

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.84 $29.02 $40.18 $44.80

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $140 $456 $280 $870

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $204 $204 $237 $308 $371

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $243 $113 $174 $91 $207

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,246 $2,244 $2,489 $3,384 $4,076

Annual Total $18,552 $26,952 $26,928 $29,868 $40,608 $48,912

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.48 $13.46 $14.93 $20.30 $24.46

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $819 $819

Child Care $– $– $170 $527 $340 $996

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $329 $356 $472 $522

Savings $176 $294 $329 $356 $472 $522

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $512 $560 $788 $953

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,465 $4,831 $6,454 $7,215

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $53,580 $57,972 $77,448 $86,580

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $26.79 $28.99 $38.72 $43.29

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $197 $235 $313 $387

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $230 $100 $171 $98 $245

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,147 $2,171 $2,472 $3,443 $4,259

Annual Total $18,432 $25,764 $26,052 $29,664 $41,316 $51,108

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.88 $13.03 $14.83 $20.66 $25.55

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $852 $852

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $332 $362 $480 $538

Savings $166 $294 $332 $362 $480 $538

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $519 $579 $852 $1,045

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,502 $4,928 $6,616 $7,504

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $54,024 $59,136 $79,392 $90,048

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $27.01 $29.57 $39.70 $45.02

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $562 $592 $592 $592 $747 $747

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $149 $207 $209 $251 $322 $401

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $194 $253 $122 $205 $113 $278

Monthly Total $1,636 $2,282 $2,298 $2,641 $3,543 $4,415

Annual Total $19,632 $27,384 $27,576 $31,692 $42,516 $52,980

Hourly Wage $9.82 $13.69 $13.79 $15.85 $21.26 $26.49

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $740 $934 $934 $934 $793 $793

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $178 $305 $344 $379 $476 $541

Savings $178 $305 $344 $379 $476 $541

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $389 $605 $553 $628 $807 $1,023

Monthly Total $2,529 $4,266 $4,678 $5,177 $6,518 $7,511

Annual Total $30,348 $51,192 $56,136 $62,124 $78,216 $90,132

Hourly Wage $15.17 $25.60 $28.07 $31.06 $39.11 $45.07

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $440 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $134 $195 $195 $228 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $166 $228 $96 $158 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,471 $2,145 $2,143 $2,395 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $17,652 $25,740 $25,716 $28,740 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $8.83 $12.87 $12.86 $14.37 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $777 $777

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $357 $469 $520

Savings $166 $294 $330 $357 $469 $520

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $512 $563 $812 $982

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,436 $7,218

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $77,232 $86,616

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $38.62 $43.31

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $645 $844 $844 $844 $1,024 $1,024

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $159 $238 $240 $279 $357 $431

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $216 $310 $182 $271 $173 $348

Monthly Total $1,751 $2,622 $2,645 $2,952 $3,923 $4,745

Annual Total $21,012 $31,464 $31,740 $35,424 $47,076 $56,940

Hourly Wage $10.51 $15.73 $15.87 $17.71 $23.54 $28.47

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $1,055 $1,280 $1,280 $1,280 $1,089 $1,089

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $210 $340 $377 $406 $503 $558

Savings $210 $340 $377 $406 $503 $558

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $494 $720 $651 $706 $1,019 $1,202

Monthly Total $3,013 $4,797 $5,175 $5,576 $7,054 $7,897

Annual Total $36,156 $57,564 $62,100 $66,912 $84,648 $94,764

Hourly Wage $18.08 $28.78 $31.05 $33.46 $42.32 $47.38

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $140 $456 $280 $870

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $198 $231 $308 $371

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $233 $102 $163 $91 $207

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,182 $2,179 $2,424 $3,384 $4,076

Annual Total $18,552 $26,184 $26,148 $29,088 $40,608 $48,912

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.09 $13.07 $14.54 $20.30 $24.46

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $708 $708

Child Care $– $– $170 $527 $340 $996

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $329 $356 $461 $511

Savings $170 $294 $329 $356 $461 $511

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $512 $560 $805 $970

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,465 $4,831 $6,338 $7,099

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,580 $57,972 $76,056 $85,188

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.79 $28.99 $38.03 $42.59

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $667 $796 $796 $796 $986 $986

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $170 $247 $261 $322 $391 $507

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $241 $335 $229 $372 $254 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $2,718 $2,869 $3,426 $4,300 $5,579

Annual Total $22,452 $32,616 $34,428 $41,112 $51,600 $66,948

Hourly Wage $11.23 $16.31 $17.21 $20.56 $25.80 $33.47

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $995 $1,233 $1,233 $1,233 $1,194 $1,194

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $216 $361 $407 $456 $566 $658

Savings $216 $361 $407 $456 $566 $658

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $513 $791 $728 $854 $1,306 $1,632

Monthly Total $3,100 $5,122 $5,615 $6,331 $8,100 $9,528

Annual Total $37,200 $61,464 $67,380 $75,972 $97,200 $114,336

Hourly Wage $18.60 $30.73 $33.69 $37.99 $48.60 $57.17

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $552 $669 $669 $669 $817 $817

Child Care $– $– $145 $474 $289 $904

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $148 $217 $217 $252 $328 $396

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $192 $268 $137 $209 $123 $265

Monthly Total $1,623 $2,384 $2,386 $2,657 $3,604 $4,352

Annual Total $19,476 $28,608 $28,632 $31,884 $43,248 $52,224

Hourly Wage $9.74 $14.30 $14.32 $15.94 $21.62 $26.11

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $836 $1,021 $1,021 $1,021 $916 $916

Child Care $– $– $177 $551 $354 $1,040

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $188 $314 $350 $378 $483 $536

Savings $188 $314 $350 $378 $483 $536

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $421 $634 $572 $625 $1,020 $1,195

Monthly Total $2,677 $4,400 $4,772 $5,162 $6,819 $7,626

Annual Total $32,124 $52,800 $57,264 $61,944 $81,828 $91,512

Hourly Wage $16.06 $26.40 $28.63 $30.97 $40.91 $45.76

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $614 $618 $618 $618 $756 $756

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $155 $211 $221 $281 $341 $456

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $207 $267 $144 $276 $146 $405

Monthly Total $1,707 $2,326 $2,430 $2,975 $3,748 $5,013

Annual Total $20,484 $27,912 $29,160 $35,700 $44,976 $60,156

Hourly Wage $10.24 $13.96 $14.58 $17.85 $22.49 $30.08

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 18 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 16 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $773 $945 $945 $945 $1,062 $1,062

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $182 $306 $353 $402 $518 $610

Savings $182 $306 $353 $402 $518 $610

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $400 $608 $579 $694 $1,056 $1,362

Monthly Total $2,581 $4,282 $4,811 $5,516 $7,274 $8,682

Annual Total $30,972 $51,384 $57,732 $66,192 $87,288 $104,184

Hourly Wage $15.49 $25.69 $28.87 $33.10 $43.64 $52.09

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $468 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $146 $477 $291 $910

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $137 $195 $195 $230 $309 $376

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $173 $228 $96 $161 $92 $218

Monthly Total $1,509 $2,145 $2,147 $2,413 $3,397 $4,132

Annual Total $18,108 $25,740 $25,764 $28,956 $40,764 $49,584

Hourly Wage $9.05 $12.87 $12.88 $14.48 $20.38 $24.79

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $888 $888

Child Care $– $– $179 $554 $359 $1,047

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $359 $481 $534

Savings $166 $294 $330 $359 $481 $534

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $514 $568 $854 $1,030

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,478 $4,872 $6,626 $7,436

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,736 $58,464 $79,512 $89,232

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.87 $29.23 $39.76 $44.62

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $437 $529 $529 $529 $708 $708

Child Care $– $– $160 $510 $319 $979

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $133 $200 $201 $239 $318 $391

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $165 $238 $108 $178 $106 $254

Monthly Total $1,466 $2,197 $2,216 $2,509 $3,498 $4,302

Annual Total $17,592 $26,364 $26,592 $30,108 $41,976 $51,624

Hourly Wage $8.80 $13.18 $13.30 $15.05 $20.99 $25.81

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $661 $885 $885 $885 $993 $993

Child Care $– $– $191 $583 $381 $1,108

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $171 $300 $338 $368 $494 $550

Savings $171 $300 $338 $368 $494 $550

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $362 $588 $536 $594 $941 $1,130

Monthly Total $2,409 $4,190 $4,590 $5,007 $6,866 $7,734

Annual Total $28,908 $50,280 $55,080 $60,084 $82,392 $92,808

Hourly Wage $14.45 $25.14 $27.54 $30.04 $41.20 $46.40

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $505 $509 $509 $509 $681 $681

Child Care $– $– $209 $685 $417 $1,305

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $198 $205 $259 $327 $430

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $240 $115 $224 $121 $346

Monthly Total $1,559 $2,177 $2,256 $2,730 $3,593 $4,732

Annual Total $18,708 $26,124 $27,072 $32,760 $43,116 $56,784

Hourly Wage $9.35 $13.06 $13.54 $16.38 $21.56 $28.39

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 17 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $636 $851 $851 $851 $973 $973

Child Care $– $– $255 $796 $511 $1,502

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $168 $297 $341 $386 $505 $588

Savings $168 $297 $341 $386 $505 $588

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $354 $577 $545 $647 $964 $1,241

Monthly Total $2,370 $4,139 $4,635 $5,275 $7,021 $8,295

Annual Total $28,440 $49,668 $55,620 $63,300 $84,252 $99,540

Hourly Wage $14.22 $24.83 $27.81 $31.65 $42.13 $49.77

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $195 $228 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $96 $158 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,145 $2,143 $2,395 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $18,432 $25,740 $25,716 $28,740 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.86 $14.37 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $763 $763

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $357 $467 $518

Savings $166 $294 $330 $357 $467 $518

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $512 $563 $788 $957

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,394 $7,175

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $76,728 $86,100

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $38.36 $43.05

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $204 $205 $239 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $244 $115 $178 $93 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,247 $2,256 $2,508 $3,406 $4,122

Annual Total $18,552 $26,964 $27,072 $30,096 $40,872 $49,464

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.48 $13.54 $15.05 $20.44 $24.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $890 $890

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $330 $356 $480 $531

Savings $176 $294 $330 $356 $480 $531

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $513 $561 $848 $1,016

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,473 $4,836 $6,612 $7,384

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $53,676 $58,032 $79,344 $88,608

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $26.84 $29.02 $39.67 $44.30

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $136 $444 $273 $848

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $198 $229 $307 $368

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $233 $101 $160 $90 $200

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,182 $2,174 $2,407 $3,375 $4,044

Annual Total $18,552 $26,184 $26,088 $28,884 $40,500 $48,528

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.09 $13.04 $14.44 $20.25 $24.26

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $712 $712

Child Care $– $– $166 $514 $331 $972

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $329 $355 $461 $509

Savings $170 $294 $329 $355 $461 $509

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $510 $556 $745 $905

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,459 $4,812 $6,273 $7,010

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,508 $57,744 $75,276 $84,120

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.75 $28.87 $37.64 $42.06

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $684 $773 $773 $773 $948 $948

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $172 $243 $252 $303 $368 $465

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $323 $209 $328 $193 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $2,676 $2,775 $3,218 $4,045 $5,117

Annual Total $22,680 $32,112 $33,300 $38,616 $48,540 $61,404

Hourly Wage $11.34 $16.06 $16.65 $19.31 $24.27 $30.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $966 $1,185 $1,185 $1,185 $1,464 $1,464

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $218 $367 $409 $449 $592 $668

Savings $218 $367 $409 $449 $592 $668

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $521 $810 $741 $833 $1,667 $1,968

Monthly Total $3,137 $5,210 $5,646 $6,223 $8,775 $9,982

Annual Total $37,644 $62,520 $67,752 $74,676 $105,300 $119,784

Hourly Wage $18.82 $31.26 $33.88 $37.34 $52.65 $59.89

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $136 $435 $271 $833

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $194 $225 $307 $366

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $226 $94 $151 $90 $196

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,143 $2,134 $2,356 $3,373 $4,023

Annual Total $18,432 $25,716 $25,608 $28,272 $40,476 $48,276

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.86 $12.80 $14.14 $20.24 $24.14

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $945 $945

Child Care $– $– $162 $497 $325 $944

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $353 $483 $529

Savings $166 $294 $329 $353 $483 $529

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $509 $551 $900 $1,053

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,454 $4,786 $6,699 $7,403

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,448 $57,432 $80,388 $88,836

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.72 $28.72 $40.19 $44.42

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $146 $477 $291 $910

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $195 $230 $309 $376

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $96 $161 $92 $218

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,145 $2,147 $2,413 $3,397 $4,132

Annual Total $18,432 $25,740 $25,764 $28,956 $40,764 $49,584

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.88 $14.48 $20.38 $24.79

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $987 $987

Child Care $– $– $179 $554 $359 $1,047

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $359 $491 $544

Savings $166 $294 $330 $359 $491 $544

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $514 $568 $901 $1,077

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,478 $4,872 $6,792 $7,602

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,736 $58,464 $81,504 $91,224

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.87 $29.23 $40.75 $45.61

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $498 $498 $498 $667 $667

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $196 $202 $251 $323 $420

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $236 $110 $206 $114 $322

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,160 $2,227 $2,645 $3,548 $4,620

Annual Total $18,552 $25,920 $26,724 $31,740 $42,576 $55,440

Hourly Wage $9.28 $12.96 $13.36 $15.87 $21.29 $27.72

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $623 $834 $834 $834 $965 $965

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $167 $295 $337 $377 $500 $575

Savings $167 $295 $337 $377 $500 $575

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $350 $571 $535 $622 $935 $1,184

Monthly Total $2,351 $4,112 $4,583 $5,148 $6,938 $8,086

Annual Total $28,212 $49,344 $54,996 $61,776 $83,256 $97,032

Hourly Wage $14.11 $24.67 $27.50 $30.89 $41.63 $48.52

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $201 $237 $312 $384

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $235 $106 $174 $96 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,185 $2,207 $2,490 $3,435 $4,221

Annual Total $18,552 $26,220 $26,484 $29,880 $41,220 $50,652

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.11 $13.24 $14.94 $20.61 $25.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $870 $870

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $331 $360 $481 $536

Savings $170 $294 $331 $360 $481 $536

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $517 $572 $868 $1,051

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,492 $4,893 $6,640 $7,483

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,904 $58,716 $79,680 $89,796

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.95 $29.36 $39.84 $44.90

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $684 $773 $773 $773 $948 $948

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $172 $243 $252 $303 $368 $465

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $323 $209 $328 $193 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $2,676 $2,775 $3,218 $4,045 $5,117

Annual Total $22,680 $32,112 $33,300 $38,616 $48,540 $61,404

Hourly Wage $11.34 $16.06 $16.65 $19.31 $24.27 $30.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $966 $1,185 $1,185 $1,185 $1,366 $1,366

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $218 $367 $409 $449 $583 $658

Savings $218 $367 $409 $449 $583 $658

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $521 $810 $741 $833 $1,437 $1,722

Monthly Total $3,137 $5,210 $5,646 $6,223 $8,429 $9,618

Annual Total $37,644 $62,520 $67,752 $74,676 $101,148 $115,416

Hourly Wage $18.82 $31.26 $33.88 $37.34 $50.57 $57.71

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $199 $232 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $234 $104 $166 $93 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,183 $2,191 $2,441 $3,406 $4,122

Annual Total $18,552 $26,196 $26,292 $29,292 $40,872 $49,464

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.10 $13.15 $14.65 $20.44 $24.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $910 $910

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $356 $482 $533

Savings $170 $294 $330 $356 $482 $533

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $513 $561 $858 $1,026

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,473 $4,836 $6,646 $7,418

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,676 $58,032 $79,752 $89,016

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.84 $29.02 $39.88 $44.51

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $699 $715 $715 $715 $928 $928

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $166 $223 $229 $279 $354 $454

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $232 $287 $159 $272 $169 $401

Monthly Total $1,828 $2,455 $2,520 $2,956 $3,895 $4,994

Annual Total $21,936 $29,460 $30,240 $35,472 $46,740 $59,928

Hourly Wage $10.97 $14.73 $15.12 $17.74 $23.37 $29.96

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $894 $1,160 $1,160 $1,160 $1,191 $1,191

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $194 $328 $370 $410 $523 $598

Savings $194 $328 $370 $410 $523 $598

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $440 $680 $630 $717 $1,159 $1,409

Monthly Total $2,766 $4,613 $5,070 $5,635 $7,434 $8,583

Annual Total $33,192 $55,356 $60,840 $67,620 $89,208 $102,996

Hourly Wage $16.60 $27.68 $30.42 $33.81 $44.60 $51.50

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $520 $548 $548 $548 $691 $691

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $202 $204 $240 $316 $388

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $184 $242 $113 $182 $103 $247

Monthly Total $1,579 $2,222 $2,244 $2,528 $3,479 $4,268

Annual Total $18,948 $26,664 $26,928 $30,336 $41,748 $51,216

Hourly Wage $9.47 $13.33 $13.46 $15.17 $20.87 $25.61

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $685 $864 $864 $864 $1,131 $1,131

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $298 $335 $364 $507 $562

Savings $173 $298 $335 $364 $507 $562

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $370 $581 $529 $584 $912 $1,096

Monthly Total $2,445 $4,158 $4,553 $4,954 $6,997 $7,841

Annual Total $29,340 $49,896 $54,636 $59,448 $83,964 $94,092

Hourly Wage $14.67 $24.95 $27.32 $29.72 $41.98 $47.05

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $681 $685 $685 $685 $856 $856

Child Care $– $– $149 $466 $298 $899

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $164 $219 $219 $253 $333 $400

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $226 $272 $141 $211 $133 $275

Monthly Total $1,802 $2,406 $2,412 $2,668 $3,667 $4,400

Annual Total $21,624 $28,872 $28,944 $32,016 $44,004 $52,800

Hourly Wage $10.81 $14.44 $14.47 $16.01 $22.00 $26.40

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $856 $1,070 $1,070 $1,070 $1,070 $1,070

Child Care $– $– $174 $525 $348 $1,003

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $190 $319 $355 $380 $498 $548

Savings $190 $319 $355 $380 $498 $548

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $427 $650 $585 $631 $922 $1,087

Monthly Total $2,707 $4,475 $4,841 $5,195 $6,899 $7,659

Annual Total $32,484 $53,700 $58,092 $62,340 $82,788 $91,908

Hourly Wage $16.24 $26.85 $29.05 $31.17 $41.39 $45.95

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $466 $298 $899

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $196 $229 $310 $374

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $97 $158 $93 $215

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,145 $2,152 $2,398 $3,406 $4,116

Annual Total $18,432 $25,740 $25,824 $28,776 $40,872 $49,392

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.91 $14.39 $20.44 $24.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $922 $922

Child Care $– $– $174 $525 $348 $1,003

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $356 $483 $533

Savings $166 $294 $330 $356 $483 $533

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $513 $559 $885 $1,050

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,472 $4,828 $6,684 $7,444

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,664 $57,936 $80,208 $89,328

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.83 $28.97 $40.10 $44.66

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $204 $207 $245 $313 $387

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $246 $118 $193 $98 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,249 $2,276 $2,581 $3,443 $4,259

Annual Total $18,552 $26,988 $27,312 $30,972 $41,316 $51,108

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.49 $13.66 $15.49 $20.66 $25.55

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $930 $930

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $332 $362 $488 $546

Savings $176 $294 $332 $362 $488 $546

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $519 $579 $920 $1,113

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,502 $4,928 $6,778 $7,666

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $54,024 $59,136 $81,336 $91,992

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $27.01 $29.57 $40.67 $46.00

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $503 $625 $625 $625 $788 $788

Child Care $– $– $160 $510 $319 $979

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $149 $225 $230 $269 $348 $423

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $195 $286 $161 $248 $157 $329

Monthly Total $1,640 $2,476 $2,530 $2,841 $3,823 $4,653

Annual Total $19,680 $29,712 $30,360 $34,092 $45,876 $55,836

Hourly Wage $9.84 $14.86 $15.18 $17.05 $22.94 $27.92

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $781 $985 $985 $985 $990 $990

Child Care $– $– $191 $583 $381 $1,108

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $194 $336 $374 $404 $528 $585

Savings $194 $336 $374 $404 $528 $585

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $441 $708 $630 $699 $1,064 $1,253

Monthly Total $2,770 $4,741 $5,115 $5,543 $7,402 $8,272

Annual Total $33,240 $56,892 $61,380 $66,516 $88,824 $99,264

Hourly Wage $16.62 $28.45 $30.69 $33.26 $44.41 $49.63

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $643 $651 $651 $651 $781 $781

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $159 $214 $215 $249 $323 $390

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $215 $263 $133 $201 $116 $251

Monthly Total $1,748 $2,358 $2,362 $2,621 $3,558 $4,286

Annual Total $20,976 $28,296 $28,344 $31,452 $42,696 $51,432

Hourly Wage $10.49 $14.15 $14.17 $15.73 $21.35 $25.72

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $814 $976 $976 $976 $965 $965

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $186 $309 $345 $372 $488 $538

Savings $186 $309 $345 $372 $488 $538

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $413 $619 $558 $607 $956 $1,125

Monthly Total $2,643 $4,330 $4,700 $5,071 $6,809 $7,585

Annual Total $31,716 $51,960 $56,400 $60,852 $81,708 $91,020

Hourly Wage $15.86 $25.98 $28.20 $30.43 $40.85 $45.51

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $173 $573 $346 $1,090

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $199 $242 $315 $399

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $232 $103 $186 $102 $273

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,149 $2,185 $2,546 $3,468 $4,390

Annual Total $18,432 $25,788 $26,220 $30,552 $41,616 $52,680

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.89 $13.11 $15.28 $20.81 $26.34

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $987 $987

Child Care $– $– $214 $671 $428 $1,264

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $334 $370 $498 $565

Savings $166 $294 $334 $370 $498 $565

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $524 $602 $930 $1,155

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,531 $5,045 $6,904 $7,939

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $54,372 $60,540 $82,848 $95,268

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $27.19 $30.27 $41.42 $47.63

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $597 $739 $739 $739 $929 $929

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $153 $226 $232 $282 $354 $454

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $202 $292 $165 $280 $169 $402

Monthly Total $1,683 $2,487 $2,553 $2,991 $3,896 $4,996

Annual Total $20,196 $29,844 $30,636 $35,892 $46,752 $59,952

Hourly Wage $10.10 $14.92 $15.32 $17.95 $23.38 $29.98

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $924 $1,161 $1,161 $1,161 $1,177 $1,177

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $197 $328 $370 $410 $521 $596

Savings $197 $328 $370 $410 $521 $596

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $450 $680 $630 $718 $1,179 $1,428

Monthly Total $2,812 $4,614 $5,071 $5,637 $7,436 $8,584

Annual Total $33,744 $55,368 $60,852 $67,644 $89,232 $103,008

Hourly Wage $16.87 $27.68 $30.43 $33.82 $44.62 $51.50

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $450 $519 $519 $519 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $135 $198 $199 $232 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $168 $233 $103 $165 $93 $216

Monthly Total $1,484 $2,180 $2,188 $2,438 $3,406 $4,122

Annual Total $17,808 $26,160 $26,256 $29,256 $40,872 $49,464

Hourly Wage $8.90 $13.08 $13.13 $14.63 $20.44 $24.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $649 $823 $823 $823 $801 $801

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $169 $294 $330 $356 $471 $522

Savings $169 $294 $330 $356 $471 $522

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $358 $568 $513 $561 $841 $1,008

Monthly Total $2,389 $4,096 $4,473 $4,836 $6,498 $7,269

Annual Total $28,668 $49,152 $53,676 $58,032 $77,976 $87,228

Hourly Wage $14.33 $24.58 $26.84 $29.02 $38.99 $43.61

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $457 $534 $534 $534 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $136 $200 $203 $241 $313 $387

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $170 $239 $110 $183 $98 $245

Monthly Total $1,494 $2,203 $2,229 $2,532 $3,443 $4,259

Annual Total $17,928 $26,436 $26,748 $30,384 $41,316 $51,108

Hourly Wage $8.96 $13.22 $13.37 $15.19 $20.66 $25.55

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $668 $823 $823 $823 $989 $989

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $171 $294 $332 $362 $494 $552

Savings $171 $294 $332 $362 $494 $552

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $365 $568 $519 $579 $861 $1,054

Monthly Total $2,419 $4,096 $4,502 $4,928 $6,790 $7,678

Annual Total $29,028 $49,152 $54,024 $59,136 $81,480 $92,136

Hourly Wage $14.51 $24.58 $27.01 $29.57 $40.74 $46.07

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $519 $522 $522 $522 $699 $699

Child Care $– $– $150 $470 $300 $905

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $143 $199 $199 $233 $315 $380

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $184 $235 $104 $166 $101 $229

Monthly Total $1,577 $2,186 $2,193 $2,444 $3,462 $4,183

Annual Total $18,924 $26,232 $26,316 $29,328 $41,544 $50,196

Hourly Wage $9.46 $13.12 $13.16 $14.66 $20.77 $25.10

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $653 $874 $874 $874 $936 $936

Child Care $– $– $175 $529 $351 $1,010

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $299 $335 $361 $485 $535

Savings $170 $299 $335 $361 $485 $535

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $360 $585 $528 $575 $909 $1,075

Monthly Total $2,397 $4,174 $4,549 $4,909 $6,729 $7,494

Annual Total $28,764 $50,088 $54,588 $58,908 $80,748 $89,928

Hourly Wage $14.38 $25.04 $27.29 $29.45 $40.37 $44.96

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $501 $527 $527 $527 $665 $665

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $202 $240 $314 $388

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $180 $237 $108 $181 $99 $247

Monthly Total $1,553 $2,193 $2,219 $2,522 $3,452 $4,269

Annual Total $18,636 $26,316 $26,628 $30,264 $41,424 $51,228

Hourly Wage $9.32 $13.16 $13.31 $15.13 $20.71 $25.61

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $659 $831 $831 $831 $998 $998

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $295 $333 $363 $495 $553

Savings $170 $295 $333 $363 $495 $553

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $362 $570 $521 $581 $954 $1,147

Monthly Total $2,405 $4,108 $4,514 $4,940 $6,894 $7,782

Annual Total $28,860 $49,296 $54,168 $59,280 $82,728 $93,384

Hourly Wage $14.43 $24.65 $27.08 $29.64 $41.36 $46.69

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $552 $581 $581 $581 $733 $733

Child Care $– $– $136 $444 $273 $848

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $148 $206 $205 $237 $315 $377

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $192 $247 $115 $174 $102 $222

Monthly Total $1,623 $2,264 $2,255 $2,489 $3,470 $4,150

Annual Total $19,476 $27,168 $27,060 $29,868 $41,640 $49,800

Hourly Wage $9.74 $13.58 $13.53 $14.93 $20.82 $24.90

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $726 $916 $916 $916 $800 $800

Child Care $– $– $166 $514 $331 $972

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $177 $303 $338 $364 $469 $517

Savings $177 $303 $338 $364 $469 $517

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $384 $599 $538 $583 $797 $958

Monthly Total $2,508 $4,238 $4,598 $4,950 $6,429 $7,167

Annual Total $30,096 $50,856 $55,176 $59,400 $77,148 $86,004

Hourly Wage $15.05 $25.43 $27.59 $29.70 $38.57 $43.00

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $506 $661 $661 $661 $805 $805

Child Care $– $– $150 $483 $300 $925

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $216 $216 $252 $327 $397

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $266 $136 $209 $123 $267

Monthly Total $1,560 $2,373 $2,381 $2,658 $3,602 $4,364

Annual Total $18,720 $28,476 $28,572 $31,896 $43,224 $52,368

Hourly Wage $9.36 $14.24 $14.29 $15.95 $21.61 $26.18

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $826 $1,006 $1,006 $1,006 $1,092 $1,092

Child Care $– $– $180 $555 $360 $1,052

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $187 $312 $349 $377 $501 $555

Savings $187 $312 $349 $377 $501 $555

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $417 $629 $568 $621 $990 $1,167

Monthly Total $2,661 $4,376 $4,754 $5,145 $7,007 $7,824

Annual Total $31,932 $52,512 $57,048 $61,740 $84,084 $93,888

Hourly Wage $15.97 $26.26 $28.52 $30.87 $42.04 $46.94

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $684 $773 $773 $773 $948 $948

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $172 $243 $252 $303 $368 $465

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $323 $209 $328 $193 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $2,676 $2,775 $3,218 $4,045 $5,117

Annual Total $22,680 $32,112 $33,300 $38,616 $48,540 $61,404

Hourly Wage $11.34 $16.06 $16.65 $19.31 $24.27 $30.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $966 $1,185 $1,185 $1,185 $1,207 $1,207

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $218 $367 $409 $449 $567 $642

Savings $218 $367 $409 $449 $567 $642

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $521 $810 $741 $833 $1,371 $1,632

Monthly Total $3,137 $5,210 $5,646 $6,223 $8,172 $9,337

Annual Total $37,644 $62,520 $67,752 $74,676 $98,064 $112,044

Hourly Wage $18.82 $31.26 $33.88 $37.34 $49.03 $56.02

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $512 $558 $558 $558 $680 $680

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $143 $203 $203 $237 $311 $376

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $183 $242 $111 $174 $95 $220

Monthly Total $1,569 $2,233 $2,235 $2,489 $3,424 $4,140

Annual Total $18,828 $26,796 $26,820 $29,868 $41,088 $49,680

Hourly Wage $9.41 $13.40 $13.41 $14.93 $20.54 $24.84

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $698 $850 $850 $850 $933 $933

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $174 $297 $333 $359 $484 $535

Savings $174 $297 $333 $359 $484 $535

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $375 $577 $521 $570 $902 $1,071

Monthly Total $2,465 $4,138 $4,513 $4,882 $6,715 $7,493

Annual Total $29,580 $49,656 $54,156 $58,584 $80,580 $89,916

Hourly Wage $14.79 $24.83 $27.08 $29.29 $40.29 $44.96

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $567 $597 $597 $597 $753 $753

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $149 $208 $210 $249 $324 $400

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $195 $254 $124 $201 $118 $274

Monthly Total $1,642 $2,289 $2,313 $2,621 $3,569 $4,396

Annual Total $19,704 $27,468 $27,756 $31,452 $42,828 $52,752

Hourly Wage $9.85 $13.73 $13.88 $15.73 $21.41 $26.38

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $746 $941 $941 $941 $1,136 $1,136

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $179 $306 $344 $374 $509 $567

Savings $179 $306 $344 $374 $509 $567

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $391 $607 $553 $613 $1,013 $1,206

Monthly Total $2,539 $4,277 $4,678 $5,104 $7,119 $8,007

Annual Total $30,468 $51,324 $56,136 $61,248 $85,428 $96,084

Hourly Wage $15.23 $25.66 $28.07 $30.62 $42.71 $48.04

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $198 $232 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $234 $102 $164 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,183 $2,181 $2,434 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $18,552 $26,196 $26,172 $29,208 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.10 $13.09 $14.60 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $789 $789

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $357 $470 $521

Savings $170 $294 $330 $357 $470 $521

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $512 $563 $787 $957

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,425 $7,207

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $77,100 $86,484

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $38.55 $43.24

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $740 $902 $902 $902 $1,126 $1,126

Child Care $– $– $209 $685 $417 $1,305

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $172 $246 $254 $310 $382 $488

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $331 $214 $344 $234 $482

Monthly Total $1,887 $2,709 $2,797 $3,294 $4,206 $5,371

Annual Total $22,644 $32,508 $33,564 $39,528 $50,472 $64,452

Hourly Wage $11.32 $16.25 $16.78 $19.76 $25.24 $32.23

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $1,128 $1,408 $1,408 $1,408 $1,263 $1,263

Child Care $– $– $255 $796 $511 $1,502

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $217 $352 $396 $441 $534 $617

Savings $217 $352 $396 $441 $534 $617

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $518 $763 $708 $810 $1,332 $1,609

Monthly Total $3,124 $4,992 $5,465 $6,105 $7,737 $9,011

Annual Total $37,488 $59,904 $65,580 $73,260 $92,844 $108,132

Hourly Wage $18.74 $29.95 $32.79 $36.63 $46.42 $54.07

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $204 $207 $245 $313 $387

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $246 $118 $193 $98 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,249 $2,276 $2,581 $3,443 $4,259

Annual Total $18,552 $26,988 $27,312 $30,972 $41,316 $51,108

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.49 $13.66 $15.49 $20.66 $25.55

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $1,048 $1,048

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $332 $362 $500 $558

Savings $176 $294 $332 $362 $500 $558

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $519 $579 $1,007 $1,200

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,502 $4,928 $7,007 $7,895

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $54,024 $59,136 $84,084 $94,740

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $27.01 $29.57 $42.04 $47.37

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $618 $683 $683 $683 $849 $849

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $164 $232 $235 $271 $352 $420

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $226 $298 $171 $252 $164 $322

Monthly Total $1,801 $2,553 $2,588 $2,862 $3,867 $4,619

Annual Total $21,612 $30,636 $31,056 $34,344 $46,404 $55,428

Hourly Wage $10.81 $15.32 $15.53 $17.17 $23.20 $27.71

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $854 $1,061 $1,061 $1,061 $994 $994

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $201 $344 $380 $406 $525 $576

Savings $201 $344 $380 $406 $525 $576

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $466 $733 $648 $708 $1,022 $1,191

Monthly Total $2,882 $4,858 $5,204 $5,584 $7,326 $8,104

Annual Total $34,584 $58,296 $62,448 $67,008 $87,912 $97,248

Hourly Wage $17.29 $29.15 $31.22 $33.50 $43.96 $48.62

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $528 $561 $561 $561 $729 $729

Child Care $– $– $125 $431 $251 $814

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $145 $203 $201 $233 $312 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $186 $242 $107 $166 $97 $211

Monthly Total $1,590 $2,236 $2,212 $2,444 $3,436 $4,096

Annual Total $19,080 $26,832 $26,544 $29,328 $41,232 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.54 $13.42 $13.27 $14.66 $20.62 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $701 $911 $911 $911 $864 $864

Child Care $– $– $161 $517 $322 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $175 $303 $337 $364 $475 $523

Savings $175 $303 $337 $364 $475 $523

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $376 $597 $535 $583 $948 $1,110

Monthly Total $2,471 $4,231 $4,583 $4,948 $6,647 $7,389

Annual Total $29,652 $50,772 $54,996 $59,376 $79,764 $88,668

Hourly Wage $14.83 $25.39 $27.50 $29.69 $39.88 $44.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $532 $536 $536 $536 $717 $717

Child Care $– $– $146 $477 $291 $910

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $145 $200 $201 $235 $316 $383

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $187 $238 $106 $171 $102 $236

Monthly Total $1,595 $2,204 $2,207 $2,472 $3,473 $4,216

Annual Total $19,140 $26,448 $26,484 $29,664 $41,676 $50,592

Hourly Wage $9.57 $13.22 $13.24 $14.83 $20.84 $25.30

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $670 $896 $896 $896 $1,008 $1,008

Child Care $– $– $179 $554 $359 $1,047

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $171 $301 $338 $366 $493 $546

Savings $171 $301 $338 $366 $493 $546

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $365 $592 $536 $589 $931 $1,107

Monthly Total $2,421 $4,207 $4,589 $4,980 $6,847 $7,657

Annual Total $29,052 $50,484 $55,068 $59,760 $82,164 $91,884

Hourly Wage $14.53 $25.24 $27.53 $29.88 $41.08 $45.94

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $588 $592 $592 $592 $793 $793

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $152 $207 $208 $241 $326 $392

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $200 $251 $120 $185 $120 $257

Monthly Total $1,671 $2,280 $2,287 $2,540 $3,584 $4,315

Annual Total $20,052 $27,360 $27,444 $30,480 $43,008 $51,780

Hourly Wage $10.03 $13.68 $13.72 $15.24 $21.50 $25.89

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $740 $991 $991 $991 $935 $935

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $178 $311 $347 $373 $485 $535

Savings $178 $311 $347 $373 $485 $535

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $389 $624 $562 $610 $898 $1,066

Monthly Total $2,529 $4,354 $4,724 $5,087 $6,717 $7,487

Annual Total $30,348 $52,248 $56,688 $61,044 $80,604 $89,844

Hourly Wage $15.17 $26.12 $28.34 $30.52 $40.30 $44.92

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $610 $614 $614 $614 $822 $822

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $163 $225 $237 $298 $369 $486

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $224 $294 $175 $317 $195 $476

Monthly Total $1,790 $2,473 $2,609 $3,165 $4,055 $5,344

Annual Total $21,480 $29,676 $31,308 $37,980 $48,660 $64,128

Hourly Wage $10.74 $14.84 $15.65 $18.99 $24.33 $32.06

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 17 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $768 $1,028 $1,028 $1,028 $1,164 $1,164

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $193 $340 $387 $436 $563 $655

Savings $193 $340 $387 $436 $563 $655

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $437 $722 $668 $794 $1,218 $1,539

Monthly Total $2,751 $4,806 $5,310 $6,026 $7,976 $9,399

Annual Total $33,012 $57,672 $63,720 $72,312 $95,712 $112,788

Hourly Wage $16.51 $28.84 $31.86 $36.16 $47.86 $56.39

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $542 $545 $545 $545 $729 $729

Child Care $– $– $136 $435 $271 $833

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $154 $215 $217 $249 $335 $396

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $204 $265 $137 $201 $135 $266

Monthly Total $1,693 $2,365 $2,389 $2,619 $3,681 $4,358

Annual Total $20,316 $28,380 $28,668 $31,428 $44,172 $52,296

Hourly Wage $10.16 $14.19 $14.33 $15.71 $22.09 $26.15

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $681 $911 $911 $911 $952 $952

Child Care $– $– $162 $497 $325 $944

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $184 $329 $363 $388 $519 $565

Savings $184 $329 $363 $388 $519 $565

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $408 $683 $600 $653 $1,013 $1,166

Monthly Total $2,617 $4,628 $4,960 $5,305 $7,239 $7,943

Annual Total $31,404 $55,536 $59,520 $63,660 $86,868 $95,316

Hourly Wage $15.70 $27.77 $29.76 $31.83 $43.43 $47.66

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 8 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $408 $495 $495 $495 $662 $662

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $130 $195 $195 $226 $308 $368

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $159 $227 $95 $154 $91 $202

Monthly Total $1,428 $2,147 $2,141 $2,372 $3,384 $4,051

Annual Total $17,136 $25,764 $25,692 $28,464 $40,608 $48,612

Hourly Wage $8.57 $12.88 $12.85 $14.23 $20.30 $24.31

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $619 $828 $828 $828 $895 $895

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $355 $479 $526

Savings $166 $294 $330 $355 $479 $526

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $348 $569 $512 $556 $837 $995

Monthly Total $2,343 $4,102 $4,468 $4,812 $6,584 $7,311

Annual Total $28,116 $49,224 $53,616 $57,744 $79,008 $87,732

Hourly Wage $14.06 $24.61 $26.81 $28.87 $39.50 $43.87

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $566 $603 $603 $603 $752 $752

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $149 $209 $211 $247 $324 $396

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $195 $254 $125 $198 $116 $265

Monthly Total $1,641 $2,296 $2,318 $2,606 $3,561 $4,355

Annual Total $19,692 $27,552 $27,816 $31,272 $42,732 $52,260

Hourly Wage $9.85 $13.78 $13.91 $15.64 $21.37 $26.13

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $754 $940 $940 $940 $877 $877

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $180 $306 $343 $372 $482 $537

Savings $180 $306 $343 $372 $482 $537

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $393 $607 $551 $606 $885 $1,069

Monthly Total $2,551 $4,276 $4,667 $5,068 $6,666 $7,510

Annual Total $30,612 $51,312 $56,004 $60,816 $79,992 $90,120

Hourly Wage $15.31 $25.66 $28.00 $30.41 $40.00 $45.06

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $470 $618 $618 $618 $725 $725

Child Care $– $– $145 $474 $289 $904

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $137 $210 $211 $245 $316 $384

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $173 $255 $125 $194 $104 $236

Monthly Total $1,511 $2,313 $2,317 $2,584 $3,481 $4,219

Annual Total $18,132 $27,756 $27,804 $31,008 $41,772 $50,628

Hourly Wage $9.07 $13.88 $13.90 $15.50 $20.89 $25.31

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $773 $906 $906 $906 $612 $612

Child Care $– $– $177 $551 $354 $1,040

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $182 $302 $338 $367 $453 $505

Savings $182 $302 $338 $367 $453 $505

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $400 $595 $538 $591 $702 $877

Monthly Total $2,581 $4,222 $4,599 $4,991 $6,137 $6,942

Annual Total $30,972 $50,664 $55,188 $59,892 $73,644 $83,304

Hourly Wage $15.49 $25.33 $27.59 $29.95 $36.82 $41.65

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $667 $796 $796 $796 $986 $986

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $170 $247 $261 $322 $391 $507

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $241 $335 $229 $372 $254 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $2,718 $2,869 $3,426 $4,300 $5,579

Annual Total $22,452 $32,616 $34,428 $41,112 $51,600 $66,948

Hourly Wage $11.23 $16.31 $17.21 $20.56 $25.80 $33.47

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $995 $1,233 $1,233 $1,233 $1,052 $1,052

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $216 $361 $407 $456 $552 $644

Savings $216 $361 $407 $456 $552 $644

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $513 $791 $728 $854 $1,175 $1,481

Monthly Total $3,100 $5,122 $5,615 $6,331 $7,799 $9,207

Annual Total $37,200 $61,464 $67,380 $75,972 $93,588 $110,484

Hourly Wage $18.60 $30.73 $33.69 $37.99 $46.79 $55.24

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $519 $523 $523 $523 $700 $700

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $143 $199 $201 $239 $318 $393

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $184 $237 $108 $179 $106 $258

Monthly Total $1,577 $2,189 $2,214 $2,515 $3,498 $4,320

Annual Total $18,924 $26,268 $26,568 $30,180 $41,976 $51,840

Hourly Wage $9.46 $13.13 $13.28 $15.09 $20.99 $25.92

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $654 $875 $875 $875 $886 $886

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $299 $337 $368 $484 $542

Savings $170 $299 $337 $368 $484 $542

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $360 $585 $534 $594 $901 $1,094

Monthly Total $2,398 $4,175 $4,579 $5,007 $6,707 $7,595

Annual Total $28,776 $50,100 $54,948 $60,084 $80,484 $91,140

Hourly Wage $14.39 $25.05 $27.47 $30.04 $40.24 $45.57

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $546 $681 $681 $681 $881 $881

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $147 $218 $218 $250 $335 $398

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $190 $271 $139 $204 $136 $271

Monthly Total $1,614 $2,400 $2,400 $2,635 $3,686 $4,381

Annual Total $19,368 $28,800 $28,800 $31,620 $44,232 $52,572

Hourly Wage $9.68 $14.40 $14.40 $15.81 $22.12 $26.29

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $851 $1,101 $1,101 $1,101 $1,207 $1,207

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $190 $322 $357 $381 $510 $557

Savings $190 $322 $357 $381 $510 $557

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $426 $660 $592 $634 $1,025 $1,180

Monthly Total $2,701 $4,522 $4,876 $5,207 $7,149 $7,863

Annual Total $32,412 $54,264 $58,512 $62,484 $85,788 $94,356

Hourly Wage $16.21 $27.13 $29.26 $31.24 $42.89 $47.18

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 8 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $638 $732 $732 $732 $847 $847

Child Care $– $– $136 $444 $273 $848

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $158 $224 $223 $256 $329 $392

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $214 $281 $149 $219 $126 $257

Monthly Total $1,741 $2,467 $2,458 $2,704 $3,622 $4,314

Annual Total $20,892 $29,604 $29,496 $32,448 $43,464 $51,768

Hourly Wage $10.45 $14.80 $14.75 $16.22 $21.73 $25.88

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $915 $1,059 $1,059 $1,059 $903 $903

Child Care $– $– $166 $514 $331 $972

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $196 $318 $353 $378 $480 $528

Savings $196 $318 $353 $378 $480 $528

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $447 $646 $579 $625 $885 $1,046

Monthly Total $2,798 $4,458 $4,812 $5,163 $6,642 $7,380

Annual Total $33,576 $53,496 $57,744 $61,956 $79,704 $88,560

Hourly Wage $16.79 $26.75 $28.87 $30.98 $39.85 $44.28

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $541 $545 $545 $545 $729 $729

Child Care $– $– $149 $466 $298 $899

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $146 $202 $202 $235 $318 $383

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $189 $240 $109 $171 $106 $236

Monthly Total $1,607 $2,217 $2,223 $2,470 $3,498 $4,217

Annual Total $19,284 $26,604 $26,676 $29,640 $41,976 $50,604

Hourly Wage $9.64 $13.30 $13.34 $14.82 $20.99 $25.30

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $681 $911 $911 $911 $928 $928

Child Care $– $– $174 $525 $348 $1,003

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $303 $339 $364 $484 $533

Savings $173 $303 $339 $364 $484 $533

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $369 $597 $539 $585 $879 $1,044

Monthly Total $2,440 $4,231 $4,604 $4,958 $6,686 $7,444

Annual Total $29,280 $50,772 $55,248 $59,496 $80,232 $89,328

Hourly Wage $14.64 $25.39 $27.62 $29.75 $40.12 $44.66

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $571 $575 $575 $575 $770 $770

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $150 $205 $204 $236 $320 $382

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $196 $246 $113 $172 $110 $233

Monthly Total $1,648 $2,256 $2,248 $2,480 $3,523 $4,204

Annual Total $19,776 $27,072 $26,976 $29,760 $42,276 $50,448

Hourly Wage $9.89 $13.54 $13.49 $14.88 $21.14 $25.22

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $719 $963 $963 $963 $1,063 $1,063

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $308 $343 $368 $496 $543

Savings $176 $308 $343 $368 $496 $543

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $382 $614 $551 $595 $932 $1,090

Monthly Total $2,497 $4,310 $4,668 $5,012 $6,881 $7,608

Annual Total $29,964 $51,720 $56,016 $60,144 $82,572 $91,296

Hourly Wage $14.98 $25.86 $28.01 $30.07 $41.29 $45.65

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $748 $788 $788 $788 $994 $994

Child Care $– $– $145 $474 $289 $904

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $173 $231 $231 $268 $349 $419

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $246 $296 $164 $245 $160 $319

Monthly Total $1,898 $2,545 $2,546 $2,828 $3,839 $4,606

Annual Total $22,776 $30,540 $30,552 $33,936 $46,068 $55,272

Hourly Wage $11.39 $15.27 $15.28 $16.97 $23.03 $27.64

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $985 $1,243 $1,243 $1,243 $773 $773

Child Care $– $– $177 $551 $354 $1,040

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $203 $336 $372 $400 $469 $522

Savings $203 $336 $372 $400 $469 $522

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $470 $708 $636 $690 $894 $1,070

Monthly Total $2,905 $4,740 $5,102 $5,493 $6,522 $7,330

Annual Total $34,860 $56,880 $61,224 $65,916 $78,264 $87,960

Hourly Wage $17.43 $28.44 $30.61 $32.96 $39.13 $43.98

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $506 $661 $661 $661 $805 $805

Child Care $– $– $150 $483 $300 $925

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $216 $216 $252 $327 $397

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $266 $136 $209 $123 $267

Monthly Total $1,560 $2,373 $2,381 $2,658 $3,602 $4,364

Annual Total $18,720 $28,476 $28,572 $31,896 $43,224 $52,368

Hourly Wage $9.36 $14.24 $14.29 $15.95 $21.61 $26.18

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $826 $1,006 $1,006 $1,006 $1,036 $1,036

Child Care $– $– $180 $555 $360 $1,052

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $187 $312 $349 $377 $496 $549

Savings $187 $312 $349 $377 $496 $549

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $417 $629 $568 $621 $1,017 $1,194

Monthly Total $2,661 $4,376 $4,754 $5,145 $6,968 $7,783

Annual Total $31,932 $52,512 $57,048 $61,740 $83,616 $93,396

Hourly Wage $15.97 $26.26 $28.52 $30.87 $41.81 $46.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $533 $533 $533 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $489 $298 $931

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $200 $201 $236 $310 $378

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $237 $106 $173 $93 $225

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,200 $2,207 $2,484 $3,406 $4,162

Annual Total $18,552 $26,400 $26,484 $29,808 $40,872 $49,944

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.20 $13.24 $14.90 $20.44 $24.97

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $666 $823 $823 $823 $877 $877

Child Care $– $– $182 $567 $364 $1,071

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $171 $294 $331 $360 $480 $535

Savings $171 $294 $331 $360 $480 $535

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $364 $568 $515 $572 $874 $1,056

Monthly Total $2,416 $4,096 $4,484 $4,891 $6,638 $7,477

Annual Total $28,992 $49,152 $53,808 $58,692 $79,656 $89,724

Hourly Wage $14.50 $24.58 $26.90 $29.35 $39.83 $44.86

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $593 $597 $597 $597 $777 $777

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $153 $208 $209 $251 $326 $405

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $201 $255 $123 $207 $120 $287

Monthly Total $1,678 $2,290 $2,304 $2,648 $3,584 $4,458

Annual Total $20,136 $27,480 $27,648 $31,776 $43,008 $53,496

Hourly Wage $10.07 $13.74 $13.82 $15.89 $21.50 $26.75

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $746 $971 $971 $971 $1,012 $1,012

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $179 $309 $347 $383 $498 $562

Savings $179 $309 $347 $383 $498 $562

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $391 $617 $564 $639 $934 $1,149

Monthly Total $2,539 $4,323 $4,732 $5,233 $6,908 $7,898

Annual Total $30,468 $51,876 $56,784 $62,796 $82,896 $94,776

Hourly Wage $15.23 $25.94 $28.39 $31.40 $41.45 $47.39

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $624 $718 $718 $718 $913 $913

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $165 $238 $251 $312 $380 $498

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $228 $317 $206 $349 $219 $504

Monthly Total $1,810 $2,613 $2,758 $3,315 $4,181 $5,475

Annual Total $21,720 $31,356 $33,096 $39,780 $50,172 $65,700

Hourly Wage $10.86 $15.68 $16.55 $19.89 $25.09 $32.85

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $898 $1,141 $1,141 $1,141 $1,017 $1,017

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $206 $352 $398 $447 $548 $640

Savings $206 $352 $398 $447 $548 $640

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $480 $760 $702 $827 $1,200 $1,506

Monthly Total $2,950 $4,981 $5,479 $6,194 $7,781 $9,189

Annual Total $35,400 $59,772 $65,748 $74,328 $93,372 $110,268

Hourly Wage $17.70 $29.89 $32.87 $37.16 $46.69 $55.13

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $524 $590 $590 $590 $786 $786

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $207 $207 $241 $323 $389

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $185 $251 $118 $183 $115 $249

Monthly Total $1,584 $2,278 $2,275 $2,531 $3,555 $4,279

Annual Total $19,008 $27,336 $27,300 $30,372 $42,660 $51,348

Hourly Wage $9.50 $13.67 $13.65 $15.19 $21.33 $25.67

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $738 $983 $983 $983 $876 $876

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $178 $310 $346 $373 $478 $529

Savings $178 $310 $346 $373 $478 $529

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $388 $621 $559 $610 $843 $1,013

Monthly Total $2,526 $4,341 $4,709 $5,086 $6,584 $7,366

Annual Total $30,312 $52,092 $56,508 $61,032 $79,008 $88,392

Hourly Wage $15.16 $26.05 $28.25 $30.52 $39.50 $44.20

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $520 $523 $523 $523 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $199 $205 $254 $321 $419

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $184 $241 $116 $214 $112 $319

Monthly Total $1,579 $2,193 $2,261 $2,681 $3,535 $4,607

Annual Total $18,948 $26,316 $27,132 $32,172 $42,420 $55,284

Hourly Wage $9.47 $13.16 $13.57 $16.09 $21.21 $27.64

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $654 $823 $823 $823 $802 $802

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $336 $376 $484 $559

Savings $170 $294 $336 $376 $484 $559

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $360 $568 $531 $619 $862 $1,112

Monthly Total $2,398 $4,096 $4,566 $5,132 $6,670 $7,819

Annual Total $28,776 $49,152 $54,792 $61,584 $80,040 $93,828

Hourly Wage $14.39 $24.58 $27.40 $30.79 $40.02 $46.91

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $667 $796 $796 $796 $986 $986

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $170 $247 $261 $322 $391 $507

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $241 $335 $229 $372 $254 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $2,718 $2,869 $3,426 $4,300 $5,579

Annual Total $22,452 $32,616 $34,428 $41,112 $51,600 $66,948

Hourly Wage $11.23 $16.31 $17.21 $20.56 $25.80 $33.47

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $995 $1,233 $1,233 $1,233 $1,157 $1,157

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $216 $361 $407 $456 $563 $654

Savings $216 $361 $407 $456 $563 $654

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $513 $791 $728 $854 $1,299 $1,620

Monthly Total $3,100 $5,122 $5,615 $6,331 $8,050 $9,471

Annual Total $37,200 $61,464 $67,380 $75,972 $96,600 $113,652

Hourly Wage $18.60 $30.73 $33.69 $37.99 $48.30 $56.83

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $661 $855 $855 $855 $1,025 $1,025

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $161 $240 $247 $298 $366 $467

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $221 $318 $197 $315 $189 $431

Monthly Total $1,774 $2,643 $2,716 $3,158 $4,024 $5,134

Annual Total $21,288 $31,716 $32,592 $37,896 $48,288 $61,608

Hourly Wage $10.64 $15.86 $16.30 $18.95 $24.14 $30.80

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $1,069 $1,281 $1,281 $1,281 $1,582 $1,582

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $211 $340 $382 $422 $562 $637

Savings $211 $340 $382 $422 $562 $637

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $498 $720 $665 $753 $1,429 $1,679

Monthly Total $3,033 $4,798 $5,250 $5,816 $8,173 $9,322

Annual Total $36,396 $57,576 $63,000 $69,792 $98,076 $111,864

Hourly Wage $18.20 $28.79 $31.50 $34.90 $49.04 $55.93

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $596 $627 $627 $627 $791 $791

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $153 $212 $213 $255 $327 $407

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $202 $261 $130 $216 $123 $292

Monthly Total $1,682 $2,330 $2,345 $2,691 $3,602 $4,479

Annual Total $20,184 $27,960 $28,140 $32,292 $43,224 $53,748

Hourly Wage $10.09 $13.98 $14.07 $16.15 $21.61 $26.87

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $784 $989 $989 $989 $0 $0

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $183 $311 $349 $385 $397 $461

Savings $183 $311 $349 $385 $397 $461

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $403 $623 $569 $644 $453 $669

Monthly Total $2,597 $4,351 $4,759 $5,260 $5,213 $6,204

Annual Total $31,164 $52,212 $57,108 $63,120 $62,556 $74,448

Hourly Wage $15.58 $26.11 $28.55 $31.56 $31.28 $37.22

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $520 $548 $548 $548 $691 $691

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $202 $202 $235 $312 $377

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $184 $240 $108 $171 $96 $221

Monthly Total $1,579 $2,220 $2,218 $2,471 $3,430 $4,144

Annual Total $18,948 $26,640 $26,616 $29,652 $41,160 $49,728

Hourly Wage $9.47 $13.32 $13.31 $14.83 $20.58 $24.86

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $685 $864 $864 $864 $730 $730

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $298 $334 $361 $464 $515

Savings $173 $298 $334 $361 $464 $515

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $370 $581 $524 $575 $744 $914

Monthly Total $2,445 $4,158 $4,531 $4,908 $6,311 $7,093

Annual Total $29,340 $49,896 $54,372 $58,896 $75,732 $85,116

Hourly Wage $14.67 $24.95 $27.19 $29.45 $37.87 $42.56

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $584 $684 $684 $684 $817 $817

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $151 $219 $225 $275 $341 $440

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $199 $278 $152 $263 $146 $368

Monthly Total $1,665 $2,411 $2,478 $2,912 $3,748 $4,836

Annual Total $19,980 $28,932 $29,736 $34,944 $44,976 $58,032

Hourly Wage $9.99 $14.47 $14.87 $17.47 $22.49 $29.02

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $855 $1,021 $1,021 $1,021 $1,025 $1,025

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $190 $314 $356 $396 $506 $581

Savings $190 $314 $356 $396 $506 $581

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $427 $634 $589 $677 $1,063 $1,313

Monthly Total $2,706 $4,400 $4,862 $5,428 $7,138 $8,287

Annual Total $32,472 $52,800 $58,344 $65,136 $85,656 $99,444

Hourly Wage $16.24 $26.40 $29.17 $32.57 $42.83 $49.72

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $506 $533 $533 $533 $672 $672

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $200 $200 $231 $310 $371

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $236 $105 $163 $93 $208

Monthly Total $1,560 $2,199 $2,200 $2,427 $3,409 $4,082

Annual Total $18,720 $26,388 $26,400 $29,124 $40,908 $48,984

Hourly Wage $9.36 $13.19 $13.20 $14.56 $20.45 $24.49

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $666 $840 $840 $840 $780 $780

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $171 $296 $331 $355 $468 $514

Savings $171 $296 $331 $355 $468 $514

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $364 $573 $516 $557 $820 $975

Monthly Total $2,416 $4,122 $4,487 $4,817 $6,433 $7,145

Annual Total $28,992 $49,464 $53,844 $57,804 $77,196 $85,740

Hourly Wage $14.50 $24.73 $26.92 $28.90 $38.60 $42.87

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $708 $745 $745 $745 $940 $940

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $167 $226 $227 $261 $344 $411

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $234 $286 $155 $230 $150 $302

Monthly Total $1,840 $2,487 $2,494 $2,758 $3,779 $4,526

Annual Total $22,080 $29,844 $29,928 $33,096 $45,348 $54,312

Hourly Wage $11.04 $14.92 $14.96 $16.55 $22.67 $27.16

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $931 $1,175 $1,175 $1,175 $0 $0

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $198 $329 $365 $392 $391 $442

Savings $198 $329 $365 $392 $391 $442

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $452 $685 $616 $664 $436 $604

Monthly Total $2,823 $4,635 $4,998 $5,363 $5,132 $5,904

Annual Total $33,876 $55,620 $59,976 $64,356 $61,584 $70,848

Hourly Wage $16.94 $27.81 $29.99 $32.18 $30.79 $35.42

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $140 $456 $280 $870

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $194 $227 $308 $371

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $227 $95 $156 $91 $207

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,144 $2,139 $2,384 $3,384 $4,076

Annual Total $18,432 $25,728 $25,668 $28,608 $40,608 $48,912

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.86 $12.83 $14.30 $20.30 $24.46

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $937 $937

Child Care $– $– $170 $527 $340 $996

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $356 $484 $534

Savings $166 $294 $329 $356 $484 $534

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $512 $560 $832 $997

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,465 $4,831 $6,640 $7,401

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,580 $57,972 $79,680 $88,812

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.79 $28.99 $39.84 $44.41

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $568 $572 $572 $572 $753 $753

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $149 $205 $206 $248 $323 $402

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $195 $249 $117 $200 $115 $280

Monthly Total $1,643 $2,256 $2,270 $2,613 $3,552 $4,424

Annual Total $19,716 $27,072 $27,240 $31,356 $42,624 $53,088

Hourly Wage $9.86 $13.54 $13.62 $15.68 $21.31 $26.54

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $715 $941 $941 $941 $995 $995

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $306 $344 $380 $496 $561

Savings $176 $306 $344 $380 $496 $561

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $380 $607 $555 $630 $1,005 $1,221

Monthly Total $2,491 $4,277 $4,687 $5,188 $6,958 $7,951

Annual Total $29,892 $51,324 $56,244 $62,256 $83,496 $95,412

Hourly Wage $14.95 $25.66 $28.12 $31.13 $41.75 $47.71

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $198 $232 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $234 $102 $164 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,183 $2,181 $2,434 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $18,552 $26,196 $26,172 $29,208 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.10 $13.09 $14.60 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $649 $649

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $357 $456 $507

Savings $170 $294 $330 $357 $456 $507

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $512 $563 $725 $895

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,195 $6,977

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $74,340 $83,724

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $37.17 $41.86

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $547 $570 $570 $570 $664 $664

Child Care $– $– $136 $435 $271 $833

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $147 $204 $204 $234 $307 $366

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $191 $243 $112 $169 $91 $198

Monthly Total $1,616 $2,247 $2,240 $2,461 $3,380 $4,031

Annual Total $19,392 $26,964 $26,880 $29,532 $40,560 $48,372

Hourly Wage $9.70 $13.48 $13.44 $14.77 $20.28 $24.19

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $713 $830 $830 $830 $906 $906

Child Care $– $– $162 $497 $325 $944

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $295 $329 $354 $479 $525

Savings $176 $295 $329 $354 $479 $525

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $380 $570 $511 $553 $866 $1,019

Monthly Total $2,489 $4,107 $4,463 $4,797 $6,618 $7,322

Annual Total $29,868 $49,284 $53,556 $57,564 $79,416 $87,864

Hourly Wage $14.93 $24.64 $26.78 $28.78 $39.71 $43.93

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $524 $524 $524 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $199 $233 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $235 $104 $166 $93 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,188 $2,194 $2,445 $3,406 $4,122

Annual Total $18,552 $26,256 $26,328 $29,340 $40,872 $49,464

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.13 $13.16 $14.67 $20.44 $24.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $655 $823 $823 $823 $841 $841

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $356 $475 $526

Savings $170 $294 $330 $356 $475 $526

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $360 $568 $513 $561 $838 $1,005

Monthly Total $2,399 $4,096 $4,473 $4,836 $6,543 $7,314

Annual Total $28,788 $49,152 $53,676 $58,032 $78,516 $87,768

Hourly Wage $14.39 $24.58 $26.84 $29.02 $39.26 $43.88

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $542 $556 $556 $556 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $150 $470 $300 $905

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $146 $203 $204 $237 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $189 $241 $112 $174 $93 $217

Monthly Total $1,608 $2,230 $2,240 $2,490 $3,408 $4,125

Annual Total $19,296 $26,760 $26,880 $29,880 $40,896 $49,500

Hourly Wage $9.65 $13.38 $13.44 $14.94 $20.45 $24.75

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $695 $823 $823 $823 $1,121 $1,121

Child Care $– $– $175 $529 $351 $1,010

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $174 $294 $330 $356 $503 $553

Savings $174 $294 $330 $356 $503 $553

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $374 $568 $513 $560 $1,026 $1,192

Monthly Total $2,461 $4,096 $4,473 $4,833 $7,067 $7,832

Annual Total $29,532 $49,152 $53,676 $57,996 $84,804 $93,984

Hourly Wage $14.77 $24.58 $26.84 $29.00 $42.40 $46.99

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $537 $565 $565 $565 $713 $713

Child Care $– $– $140 $456 $280 $870

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $146 $204 $203 $236 $314 $378

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $188 $244 $112 $173 $99 $223

Monthly Total $1,602 $2,243 $2,238 $2,483 $3,453 $4,154

Annual Total $19,224 $26,916 $26,856 $29,796 $41,436 $49,848

Hourly Wage $9.61 $13.46 $13.43 $14.90 $20.72 $24.92

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $706 $891 $891 $891 $858 $858

Child Care $– $– $170 $527 $340 $996

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $175 $301 $336 $363 $476 $526

Savings $175 $301 $336 $363 $476 $526

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $377 $590 $531 $580 $840 $1,006

Monthly Total $2,477 $4,200 $4,566 $4,933 $6,553 $7,315

Annual Total $29,724 $50,400 $54,792 $59,196 $78,636 $87,780

Hourly Wage $14.86 $25.20 $27.40 $29.60 $39.32 $43.89

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $406 $494 $494 $494 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $466 $298 $899

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $130 $195 $196 $229 $310 $374

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $158 $228 $98 $159 $93 $215

Monthly Total $1,425 $2,147 $2,155 $2,401 $3,406 $4,116

Annual Total $17,100 $25,764 $25,860 $28,812 $40,872 $49,392

Hourly Wage $8.55 $12.88 $12.93 $14.41 $20.44 $24.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $618 $823 $823 $823 $930 $930

Child Care $– $– $174 $525 $348 $1,003

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $356 $484 $534

Savings $166 $294 $330 $356 $484 $534

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $348 $568 $513 $559 $889 $1,054

Monthly Total $2,342 $4,096 $4,472 $4,828 $6,698 $7,458

Annual Total $28,104 $49,152 $53,664 $57,936 $80,376 $89,496

Hourly Wage $14.05 $24.58 $26.83 $28.97 $40.19 $44.75

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $209 $685 $417 $1,305

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $205 $212 $266 $324 $427

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $252 $128 $242 $117 $339

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,256 $2,336 $2,815 $3,563 $4,699

Annual Total $18,552 $27,072 $28,032 $33,780 $42,756 $56,388

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.54 $14.02 $16.89 $21.38 $28.19

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 17 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 16 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $1,078 $1,078

Child Care $– $– $255 $796 $511 $1,502

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $338 $383 $515 $598

Savings $176 $294 $338 $383 $515 $598

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $537 $638 $1,059 $1,336

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,593 $5,232 $7,241 $8,515

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $55,116 $62,784 $86,892 $102,180

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $27.56 $31.39 $43.45 $51.09

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $173 $573 $346 $1,090

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $199 $242 $315 $399

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $232 $103 $186 $102 $273

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,149 $2,185 $2,546 $3,468 $4,390

Annual Total $18,432 $25,788 $26,220 $30,552 $41,616 $52,680

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.89 $13.11 $15.28 $20.81 $26.34

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $941 $941

Child Care $– $– $214 $671 $428 $1,264

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $334 $370 $493 $561

Savings $166 $294 $334 $370 $493 $561

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $524 $602 $891 $1,117

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,531 $5,045 $6,809 $7,847

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $54,372 $60,540 $81,708 $94,164

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $27.19 $30.27 $40.85 $47.08

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $684 $773 $773 $773 $948 $948

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $172 $243 $252 $303 $368 $465

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $323 $209 $328 $193 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $2,676 $2,775 $3,218 $4,045 $5,117

Annual Total $22,680 $32,112 $33,300 $38,616 $48,540 $61,404

Hourly Wage $11.34 $16.06 $16.65 $19.31 $24.27 $30.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $966 $1,185 $1,185 $1,185 $997 $997

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $218 $367 $409 $449 $546 $621

Savings $218 $367 $409 $449 $546 $621

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $521 $810 $741 $833 $1,135 $1,386

Monthly Total $3,137 $5,210 $5,646 $6,223 $7,684 $8,839

Annual Total $37,644 $62,520 $67,752 $74,676 $92,208 $106,068

Hourly Wage $18.82 $31.26 $33.88 $37.34 $46.10 $53.03

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $476 $577 $577 $577 $772 $772

Child Care $– $– $146 $477 $291 $910

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $138 $205 $206 $241 $322 $390

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $174 $248 $116 $183 $114 $253

Monthly Total $1,519 $2,260 $2,263 $2,531 $3,546 $4,295

Annual Total $18,228 $27,120 $27,156 $30,372 $42,552 $51,540

Hourly Wage $9.11 $13.56 $13.58 $15.19 $21.28 $25.77

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $721 $965 $965 $965 $884 $884

Child Care $– $– $179 $554 $359 $1,047

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $177 $308 $345 $373 $481 $533

Savings $177 $308 $345 $373 $481 $533

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $382 $615 $556 $609 $856 $1,032

Monthly Total $2,501 $4,313 $4,692 $5,083 $6,624 $7,432

Annual Total $30,012 $51,756 $56,304 $60,996 $79,488 $89,184

Hourly Wage $15.01 $25.88 $28.15 $30.50 $39.74 $44.59

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $507 $581 $581 $581 $673 $673

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $206 $208 $247 $315 $389

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $249 $121 $196 $101 $250

Monthly Total $1,561 $2,266 $2,292 $2,598 $3,463 $4,281

Annual Total $18,732 $27,192 $27,504 $31,176 $41,556 $51,372

Hourly Wage $9.37 $13.60 $13.75 $15.59 $20.78 $25.69

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $726 $841 $841 $841 $930 $930

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $177 $296 $334 $364 $488 $546

Savings $177 $296 $334 $364 $488 $546

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $384 $574 $524 $584 $887 $1,080

Monthly Total $2,508 $4,124 $4,529 $4,955 $6,745 $7,633

Annual Total $30,096 $49,488 $54,348 $59,460 $80,940 $91,596

Hourly Wage $15.05 $24.74 $27.17 $29.73 $40.47 $45.80

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $518 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $143 $199 $200 $241 $311 $390

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $184 $236 $105 $185 $95 $251

Monthly Total $1,576 $2,186 $2,201 $2,540 $3,425 $4,288

Annual Total $18,912 $26,232 $26,412 $30,480 $41,100 $51,456

Hourly Wage $9.46 $13.12 $13.21 $15.24 $20.55 $25.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $968 $968

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $333 $368 $493 $558

Savings $170 $294 $333 $368 $493 $558

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $521 $595 $871 $1,087

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,513 $5,011 $6,791 $7,784

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $54,156 $60,132 $81,492 $93,408

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $27.08 $30.07 $40.75 $46.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $562 $619 $619 $619 $747 $747

Child Care $– $– $209 $685 $417 $1,305

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $149 $211 $219 $273 $335 $439

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $194 $264 $140 $258 $135 $366

Monthly Total $1,636 $2,324 $2,405 $2,888 $3,681 $4,827

Annual Total $19,632 $27,888 $28,860 $34,656 $44,172 $57,924

Hourly Wage $9.82 $13.94 $14.43 $17.33 $22.09 $28.96

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 17 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $774 $934 $934 $934 $1,028 $1,028

Child Care $– $– $255 $796 $511 $1,502

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $182 $305 $349 $394 $510 $593

Savings $182 $305 $349 $394 $510 $593

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $400 $605 $569 $671 $1,022 $1,300

Monthly Total $2,582 $4,266 $4,758 $5,398 $7,144 $8,419

Annual Total $30,984 $51,192 $57,096 $64,776 $85,728 $101,028

Hourly Wage $15.49 $25.60 $28.55 $32.39 $42.86 $50.51

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $520 $548 $548 $548 $691 $691

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $202 $204 $240 $316 $388

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $184 $242 $113 $182 $103 $247

Monthly Total $1,579 $2,222 $2,244 $2,528 $3,479 $4,268

Annual Total $18,948 $26,664 $26,928 $30,336 $41,748 $51,216

Hourly Wage $9.47 $13.33 $13.46 $15.17 $20.87 $25.61

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $685 $864 $864 $864 $0 $0

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $298 $335 $364 $394 $449

Savings $173 $298 $335 $364 $394 $449

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $370 $581 $529 $584 $445 $628

Monthly Total $2,445 $4,158 $4,553 $4,954 $5,173 $6,016

Annual Total $29,340 $49,896 $54,636 $59,448 $62,076 $72,192

Hourly Wage $14.67 $24.95 $27.32 $29.72 $31.04 $36.10

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $543 $627 $627 $627 $798 $798

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $146 $212 $212 $246 $326 $393

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $190 $259 $128 $195 $121 $258

Monthly Total $1,610 $2,328 $2,334 $2,590 $3,590 $4,322

Annual Total $19,320 $27,936 $28,008 $31,080 $43,080 $51,864

Hourly Wage $9.66 $13.97 $14.00 $15.54 $21.54 $25.93

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $784 $998 $998 $998 $1,099 $1,099

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $183 $311 $347 $374 $501 $551

Savings $183 $311 $347 $374 $501 $551

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $403 $626 $564 $612 $1,070 $1,238

Monthly Total $2,597 $4,363 $4,733 $5,098 $7,085 $7,855

Annual Total $31,164 $52,356 $56,796 $61,176 $85,020 $94,260

Hourly Wage $15.58 $26.18 $28.40 $30.59 $42.51 $47.13

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $449 $533 $533 $533 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $135 $200 $201 $234 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $168 $236 $106 $168 $93 $216

Monthly Total $1,483 $2,199 $2,207 $2,457 $3,406 $4,122

Annual Total $17,796 $26,388 $26,484 $29,484 $40,872 $49,464

Hourly Wage $8.90 $13.19 $13.24 $14.74 $20.44 $24.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $666 $823 $823 $823 $998 $998

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $171 $294 $330 $356 $491 $541

Savings $171 $294 $330 $356 $491 $541

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $364 $568 $513 $561 $940 $1,108

Monthly Total $2,416 $4,096 $4,473 $4,836 $6,834 $7,604

Annual Total $28,992 $49,152 $53,676 $58,032 $82,008 $91,248

Hourly Wage $14.50 $24.58 $26.84 $29.02 $41.00 $45.62

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $198 $230 $308 $369

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $233 $102 $161 $92 $204

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,182 $2,183 $2,412 $3,392 $4,062

Annual Total $18,552 $26,184 $26,196 $28,944 $40,704 $48,744

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.09 $13.10 $14.47 $20.35 $24.37

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $997 $997

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $329 $353 $489 $536

Savings $170 $294 $329 $353 $489 $536

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $511 $552 $879 $1,034

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,461 $4,791 $6,751 $7,465

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,532 $57,492 $81,012 $89,580

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.77 $28.75 $40.51 $44.79

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $490 $584 $584 $584 $779 $779

Child Care $– $– $146 $477 $291 $910

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $206 $206 $241 $323 $391

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $178 $250 $117 $185 $115 $255

Monthly Total $1,539 $2,270 $2,271 $2,540 $3,555 $4,305

Annual Total $18,468 $27,240 $27,252 $30,480 $42,660 $51,660

Hourly Wage $9.23 $13.62 $13.63 $15.24 $21.33 $25.83

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $730 $974 $974 $974 $999 $999

Child Care $– $– $179 $554 $359 $1,047

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $177 $309 $346 $374 $492 $545

Savings $177 $309 $346 $374 $492 $545

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $385 $618 $559 $612 $1,014 $1,190

Monthly Total $2,513 $4,327 $4,706 $5,097 $6,919 $7,729

Annual Total $30,156 $51,924 $56,472 $61,164 $83,028 $92,748

Hourly Wage $15.08 $25.96 $28.24 $30.58 $41.51 $46.37

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $520 $548 $548 $548 $691 $691

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $202 $203 $245 $315 $394

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $184 $243 $112 $193 $102 $261

Monthly Total $1,579 $2,223 $2,238 $2,579 $3,469 $4,335

Annual Total $18,948 $26,676 $26,856 $30,948 $41,628 $52,020

Hourly Wage $9.47 $13.34 $13.43 $15.47 $20.81 $26.01

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $685 $864 $864 $864 $1,100 $1,100

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $298 $337 $372 $507 $571

Savings $173 $298 $337 $372 $507 $571

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $370 $581 $533 $607 $818 $1,034

Monthly Total $2,445 $4,158 $4,574 $5,072 $6,898 $7,889

Annual Total $29,340 $49,896 $54,888 $60,864 $82,776 $94,668

Hourly Wage $14.67 $24.95 $27.44 $30.43 $41.39 $47.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $173 $573 $346 $1,090

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $199 $242 $315 $399

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $232 $103 $186 $102 $273

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,149 $2,185 $2,546 $3,468 $4,390

Annual Total $18,432 $25,788 $26,220 $30,552 $41,616 $52,680

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.89 $13.11 $15.28 $20.81 $26.34

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $1,017 $1,017

Child Care $– $– $214 $671 $428 $1,264

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $334 $370 $501 $568

Savings $166 $294 $334 $370 $501 $568

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $524 $602 $940 $1,165

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,531 $5,045 $6,950 $7,985

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $54,372 $60,540 $83,400 $95,820

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $27.19 $30.27 $41.70 $47.91

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $199 $232 $309 $374

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $234 $103 $165 $92 $214

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,183 $2,186 $2,438 $3,397 $4,110

Annual Total $18,552 $26,196 $26,232 $29,256 $40,764 $49,320

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.10 $13.12 $14.63 $20.38 $24.66

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $936 $936

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $357 $485 $535

Savings $170 $294 $330 $357 $485 $535

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $513 $562 $868 $1,037

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,472 $4,843 $6,686 $7,462

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,664 $58,116 $80,232 $89,544

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.83 $29.06 $40.12 $44.77

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $406 $525 $525 $525 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $130 $199 $201 $237 $312 $384

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $158 $236 $107 $175 $96 $237

Monthly Total $1,425 $2,190 $2,212 $2,495 $3,435 $4,221

Annual Total $17,100 $26,280 $26,544 $29,940 $41,220 $50,652

Hourly Wage $8.55 $13.14 $13.27 $14.97 $20.61 $25.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $656 $823 $823 $823 $979 $979

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $331 $360 $492 $547

Savings $170 $294 $331 $360 $492 $547

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $361 $568 $517 $572 $914 $1,098

Monthly Total $2,401 $4,096 $4,492 $4,893 $6,817 $7,661

Annual Total $28,812 $49,152 $53,904 $58,716 $81,804 $91,932

Hourly Wage $14.41 $24.58 $26.95 $29.36 $40.90 $45.97

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $754 $794 $794 $794 $1,002 $1,002

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $173 $232 $232 $265 $350 $414

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $248 $297 $165 $238 $161 $308

Monthly Total $1,906 $2,553 $2,553 $2,797 $3,847 $4,555

Annual Total $22,872 $30,636 $30,636 $33,564 $46,164 $54,660

Hourly Wage $11.44 $15.32 $15.32 $16.78 $23.08 $27.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $993 $1,253 $1,253 $1,253 $1,121 $1,121

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $204 $337 $372 $396 $502 $548

Savings $204 $337 $372 $396 $502 $548

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $473 $711 $636 $678 $953 $1,108

Monthly Total $2,918 $4,755 $5,102 $5,433 $6,975 $7,687

Annual Total $35,016 $57,060 $61,224 $65,196 $83,700 $92,244

Hourly Wage $17.51 $28.53 $30.61 $32.60 $41.85 $46.12

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 8 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $530 $536 $536 $536 $704 $704

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $152 $214 $222 $272 $338 $433

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $200 $269 $147 $256 $141 $353

Monthly Total $1,672 $2,356 $2,446 $2,878 $3,719 $4,766

Annual Total $20,064 $28,272 $29,352 $34,536 $44,628 $57,192

Hourly Wage $10.03 $14.14 $14.68 $17.27 $22.31 $28.60

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $670 $880 $880 $880 $990 $990

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $188 $336 $378 $419 $545 $620

Savings $188 $336 $378 $419 $545 $620

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $422 $708 $652 $743 $1,112 $1,363

Monthly Total $2,682 $4,741 $5,190 $5,768 $7,652 $8,807

Annual Total $32,184 $56,892 $62,280 $69,216 $91,824 $105,684

Hourly Wage $16.09 $28.45 $31.14 $34.61 $45.91 $52.84

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $510 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $140 $456 $280 $870

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $204 $204 $237 $308 $371

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $182 $243 $113 $174 $91 $207

Monthly Total $1,565 $2,246 $2,244 $2,489 $3,384 $4,076

Annual Total $18,780 $26,952 $26,928 $29,868 $40,608 $48,912

Hourly Wage $9.39 $13.48 $13.46 $14.93 $20.30 $24.46

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $965 $965

Child Care $– $– $170 $527 $340 $996

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $329 $356 $487 $536

Savings $176 $294 $329 $356 $487 $536

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $512 $560 $942 $1,108

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,465 $4,831 $6,784 $7,544

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $53,580 $57,972 $81,408 $90,528

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $26.79 $28.99 $40.70 $45.26

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $425 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $132 $196 $202 $250 $321 $419

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $163 $235 $108 $204 $112 $319

Monthly Total $1,451 $2,153 $2,219 $2,636 $3,535 $4,607

Annual Total $17,412 $25,836 $26,628 $31,632 $42,420 $55,284

Hourly Wage $8.71 $12.92 $13.31 $15.82 $21.21 $27.64

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $1,014 $1,014

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $336 $376 $505 $580

Savings $166 $294 $336 $376 $505 $580

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $531 $619 $1,056 $1,305

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,566 $5,132 $7,118 $8,266

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $54,792 $61,584 $85,416 $99,192

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $27.40 $30.79 $42.71 $49.60

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $198 $230 $308 $369

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $233 $102 $161 $92 $204

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,182 $2,183 $2,412 $3,392 $4,062

Annual Total $18,552 $26,184 $26,196 $28,944 $40,704 $48,744

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.09 $13.10 $14.47 $20.35 $24.37

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $717 $717

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $329 $353 $461 $508

Savings $170 $294 $329 $353 $461 $508

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $511 $552 $755 $910

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,461 $4,791 $6,291 $7,005

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,532 $57,492 $75,492 $84,060

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.77 $28.75 $37.75 $42.03

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $775 $982 $982 $982 $1,256 $1,256

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $176 $256 $258 $297 $387 $462

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $254 $343 $223 $314 $244 $419

Monthly Total $1,936 $2,811 $2,842 $3,151 $4,256 $5,079

Annual Total $23,232 $33,732 $34,104 $37,812 $51,072 $60,948

Hourly Wage $11.62 $16.87 $17.05 $18.91 $25.54 $30.47

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $1,228 $1,570 $1,570 $1,570 $1,298 $1,298

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $227 $369 $406 $435 $524 $579

Savings $227 $369 $406 $435 $524 $579

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $551 $817 $736 $791 $1,177 $1,361

Monthly Total $3,277 $5,242 $5,608 $6,009 $7,463 $8,307

Annual Total $39,324 $62,904 $67,296 $72,108 $89,556 $99,684

Hourly Wage $19.66 $31.45 $33.65 $36.05 $44.78 $49.84

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $504 $513 $513 $513 $669 $669

Child Care $– $– $150 $470 $300 $905

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $198 $198 $232 $311 $376

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $233 $102 $164 $94 $220

Monthly Total $1,558 $2,174 $2,181 $2,432 $3,421 $4,140

Annual Total $18,696 $26,088 $26,172 $29,184 $41,052 $49,680

Hourly Wage $9.35 $13.04 $13.09 $14.59 $20.53 $24.84

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $641 $836 $836 $836 $880 $880

Child Care $– $– $175 $529 $351 $1,010

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $169 $295 $331 $357 $479 $529

Savings $169 $295 $331 $357 $479 $529

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $356 $572 $517 $564 $858 $1,024

Monthly Total $2,379 $4,115 $4,492 $4,852 $6,610 $7,375

Annual Total $28,548 $49,380 $53,904 $58,224 $79,320 $88,500

Hourly Wage $14.27 $24.69 $26.95 $29.11 $39.66 $44.25

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $528 $528 $528 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $150 $470 $300 $905

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $200 $233 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $235 $106 $167 $93 $217

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,192 $2,202 $2,451 $3,408 $4,125

Annual Total $18,552 $26,304 $26,424 $29,412 $40,896 $49,500

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.15 $13.21 $14.71 $20.45 $24.75

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $660 $823 $823 $823 $960 $960

Child Care $– $– $175 $529 $351 $1,010

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $356 $487 $537

Savings $170 $294 $330 $356 $487 $537

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $362 $568 $513 $560 $876 $1,043

Monthly Total $2,406 $4,096 $4,473 $4,833 $6,724 $7,490

Annual Total $28,872 $49,152 $53,676 $57,996 $80,688 $89,880

Hourly Wage $14.44 $24.58 $26.84 $29.00 $40.34 $44.94

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $195 $228 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $96 $158 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,145 $2,143 $2,395 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $18,432 $25,740 $25,716 $28,740 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.86 $14.37 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $900 $900

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $357 $481 $532

Savings $166 $294 $330 $357 $481 $532

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $512 $563 $846 $1,016

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,617 $7,399

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $79,404 $88,788

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $39.70 $44.39

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $532 $610 $610 $610 $706 $706

Child Care $– $– $136 $444 $273 $848

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $145 $209 $209 $241 $312 $374

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $187 $252 $121 $183 $96 $214

Monthly Total $1,595 $2,301 $2,294 $2,531 $3,434 $4,112

Annual Total $19,140 $27,612 $27,528 $30,372 $41,208 $49,344

Hourly Wage $9.57 $13.81 $13.76 $15.19 $20.60 $24.67

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $763 $883 $883 $883 $884 $884

Child Care $– $– $166 $514 $331 $972

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $181 $300 $335 $361 $478 $526

Savings $181 $300 $335 $361 $478 $526

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $396 $588 $528 $574 $843 $1,003

Monthly Total $2,565 $4,188 $4,549 $4,902 $6,577 $7,314

Annual Total $30,780 $50,256 $54,588 $58,824 $78,924 $87,768

Hourly Wage $15.39 $25.13 $27.29 $29.41 $39.46 $43.88

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $684 $773 $773 $773 $948 $948

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $172 $243 $252 $303 $368 $465

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $323 $209 $328 $193 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $2,676 $2,775 $3,218 $4,045 $5,117

Annual Total $22,680 $32,112 $33,300 $38,616 $48,540 $61,404

Hourly Wage $11.34 $16.06 $16.65 $19.31 $24.27 $30.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $966 $1,185 $1,185 $1,185 $1,303 $1,303

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $218 $367 $409 $449 $576 $652

Savings $218 $367 $409 $449 $576 $652

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $521 $810 $741 $833 $1,487 $1,763

Monthly Total $3,137 $5,210 $5,646 $6,223 $8,402 $9,584

Annual Total $37,644 $62,520 $67,752 $74,676 $100,824 $115,008

Hourly Wage $18.82 $31.26 $33.88 $37.34 $50.41 $57.50

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $509 $513 $513 $513 $676 $676

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $198 $200 $238 $315 $390

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $182 $235 $105 $177 $101 $251

Monthly Total $1,564 $2,176 $2,200 $2,502 $3,466 $4,286

Annual Total $18,768 $26,112 $26,400 $30,024 $41,592 $51,432

Hourly Wage $9.38 $13.06 $13.20 $15.01 $20.80 $25.72

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $641 $845 $845 $845 $983 $983

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $169 $296 $334 $365 $493 $551

Savings $169 $296 $334 $365 $493 $551

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $356 $575 $525 $585 $932 $1,125

Monthly Total $2,379 $4,129 $4,534 $4,962 $6,853 $7,741

Annual Total $28,548 $49,548 $54,408 $59,544 $82,236 $92,892

Hourly Wage $14.27 $24.77 $27.20 $29.77 $41.12 $46.45

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $406 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $136 $435 $271 $833

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $130 $195 $194 $225 $307 $366

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $158 $226 $94 $151 $90 $196

Monthly Total $1,425 $2,143 $2,134 $2,356 $3,373 $4,023

Annual Total $17,100 $25,716 $25,608 $28,272 $40,476 $48,276

Hourly Wage $8.55 $12.86 $12.80 $14.14 $20.24 $24.14

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $871 $871

Child Care $– $– $162 $497 $325 $944

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $353 $476 $522

Savings $166 $294 $329 $353 $476 $522

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $509 $551 $832 $985

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,454 $4,786 $6,543 $7,247

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,448 $57,432 $78,516 $86,964

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.72 $28.72 $39.26 $43.48

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $199 $232 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $234 $104 $166 $93 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,183 $2,191 $2,441 $3,406 $4,122

Annual Total $18,552 $26,196 $26,292 $29,292 $40,872 $49,464

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.10 $13.15 $14.65 $20.44 $24.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $815 $815

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $356 $473 $523

Savings $170 $294 $330 $356 $473 $523

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $513 $561 $794 $962

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,473 $4,836 $6,469 $7,239

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,676 $58,032 $77,628 $86,868

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.84 $29.02 $38.81 $43.43

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $625 $629 $629 $629 $774 $774

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $157 $212 $211 $243 $321 $383

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $210 $258 $126 $188 $111 $235

Monthly Total $1,723 $2,329 $2,322 $2,557 $3,529 $4,211

Annual Total $20,676 $27,948 $27,864 $30,684 $42,348 $50,532

Hourly Wage $10.34 $13.97 $13.93 $15.34 $21.17 $25.27

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $786 $968 $968 $968 $1,024 $1,024

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $183 $308 $344 $369 $492 $539

Savings $183 $308 $344 $369 $492 $539

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $404 $616 $553 $597 $891 $1,050

Monthly Total $2,600 $4,317 $4,677 $5,021 $6,793 $7,521

Annual Total $31,200 $51,804 $56,124 $60,252 $81,516 $90,252

Hourly Wage $15.60 $25.90 $28.06 $30.13 $40.76 $45.13

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $563 $571 $571 $571 $748 $748

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $157 $219 $232 $293 $360 $476

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $210 $283 $165 $304 $178 $453

Monthly Total $1,723 $2,413 $2,551 $3,104 $3,955 $5,237

Annual Total $20,676 $28,956 $30,612 $37,248 $47,460 $62,844

Hourly Wage $10.34 $14.48 $15.31 $18.62 $23.73 $31.42

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 17 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $714 $935 $935 $935 $961 $961

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $187 $331 $377 $427 $543 $635

Savings $187 $331 $377 $427 $543 $635

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $419 $691 $641 $767 $1,085 $1,391

Monthly Total $2,667 $4,664 $5,170 $5,888 $7,600 $9,008

Annual Total $32,004 $55,968 $62,040 $70,656 $91,200 $108,096

Hourly Wage $16.00 $27.98 $31.02 $35.33 $45.60 $54.05

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $430 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $133 $204 $204 $235 $307 $368

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $164 $243 $112 $171 $91 $201

Monthly Total $1,458 $2,246 $2,241 $2,472 $3,379 $4,046

Annual Total $17,496 $26,952 $26,892 $29,664 $40,548 $48,552

Hourly Wage $8.75 $13.48 $13.45 $14.83 $20.27 $24.28

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $917 $917

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $329 $354 $481 $528

Savings $176 $294 $329 $354 $481 $528

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $510 $554 $825 $983

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,459 $4,803 $6,598 $7,325

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $53,508 $57,636 $79,176 $87,900

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $26.75 $28.82 $39.59 $43.95

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $204 $204 $238 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $244 $113 $176 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,247 $2,246 $2,500 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $18,552 $26,964 $26,952 $30,000 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.48 $13.48 $15.00 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $862 $862

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $330 $357 $477 $528

Savings $176 $294 $330 $357 $477 $528

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $512 $563 $850 $1,020

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,575 $7,357

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $78,900 $88,284

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $39.45 $44.14

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $737 $792 $792 $792 $996 $996

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $171 $232 $233 $277 $352 $434

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $243 $300 $167 $266 $165 $354

Monthly Total $1,882 $2,554 $2,567 $2,928 $3,874 $4,773

Annual Total $22,584 $30,648 $30,804 $35,136 $46,488 $57,276

Hourly Wage $11.29 $15.32 $15.40 $17.57 $23.24 $28.64

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $990 $1,245 $1,245 $1,245 $1,118 $1,118

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $203 $336 $375 $410 $508 $573

Savings $203 $336 $375 $410 $508 $573

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $472 $708 $644 $719 $1,102 $1,318

Monthly Total $2,912 $4,742 $5,142 $5,641 $7,202 $8,195

Annual Total $34,944 $56,904 $61,704 $67,692 $86,424 $98,340

Hourly Wage $17.47 $28.45 $30.85 $33.85 $43.21 $49.17

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $559 $631 $631 $631 $743 $743

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $148 $212 $214 $253 $323 $398

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $193 $261 $132 $211 $115 $271

Monthly Total $1,631 $2,334 $2,359 $2,669 $3,555 $4,381

Annual Total $19,572 $28,008 $28,308 $32,028 $42,660 $52,572

Hourly Wage $9.79 $14.00 $14.15 $16.01 $21.33 $26.29

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $789 $929 $929 $929 $934 $934

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $183 $305 $342 $373 $488 $546

Savings $183 $305 $342 $373 $488 $546

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $405 $603 $550 $610 $913 $1,106

Monthly Total $2,604 $4,259 $4,659 $5,087 $6,775 $7,663

Annual Total $31,248 $51,108 $55,908 $61,044 $81,300 $91,956

Hourly Wage $15.62 $25.55 $27.95 $30.52 $40.65 $45.98

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $453 $549 $549 $549 $735 $735

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $135 $202 $204 $243 $322 $397

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $169 $243 $113 $187 $114 $269

Monthly Total $1,488 $2,224 $2,248 $2,553 $3,545 $4,370

Annual Total $17,856 $26,688 $26,976 $30,636 $42,540 $52,440

Hourly Wage $8.93 $13.34 $13.49 $15.32 $21.27 $26.22

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $686 $919 $919 $919 $967 $967

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $304 $341 $372 $492 $550

Savings $173 $304 $341 $372 $492 $550

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $371 $600 $547 $607 $919 $1,112

Monthly Total $2,447 $4,244 $4,644 $5,072 $6,822 $7,710

Annual Total $29,364 $50,928 $55,728 $60,864 $81,864 $92,520

Hourly Wage $14.68 $25.46 $27.86 $30.43 $40.93 $46.26

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $506 $661 $661 $661 $805 $805

Child Care $– $– $150 $483 $300 $925

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $216 $216 $252 $327 $397

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $266 $136 $209 $123 $267

Monthly Total $1,560 $2,373 $2,381 $2,658 $3,602 $4,364

Annual Total $18,720 $28,476 $28,572 $31,896 $43,224 $52,368

Hourly Wage $9.36 $14.24 $14.29 $15.95 $21.61 $26.18

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $826 $1,006 $1,006 $1,006 $1,032 $1,032

Child Care $– $– $180 $555 $360 $1,052

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $187 $312 $349 $377 $495 $549

Savings $187 $312 $349 $377 $495 $549

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $417 $629 $568 $621 $954 $1,131

Monthly Total $2,661 $4,376 $4,754 $5,145 $6,899 $7,716

Annual Total $31,932 $52,512 $57,048 $61,740 $82,788 $92,592

Hourly Wage $15.97 $26.26 $28.52 $30.87 $41.39 $46.30

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $570 $574 $574 $574 $768 $768

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $158 $220 $232 $293 $362 $479

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $212 $284 $165 $305 $182 $459

Monthly Total $1,733 $2,418 $2,554 $3,108 $3,981 $5,266

Annual Total $20,796 $29,016 $30,648 $37,296 $47,772 $63,192

Hourly Wage $10.40 $14.51 $15.32 $18.65 $23.89 $31.60

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 17 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $718 $960 $960 $960 $1,001 $1,001

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $188 $334 $380 $429 $547 $639

Savings $188 $334 $380 $429 $547 $639

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $420 $700 $649 $774 $1,084 $1,390

Monthly Total $2,674 $4,704 $5,209 $5,924 $7,647 $9,055

Annual Total $32,088 $56,448 $62,508 $71,088 $91,764 $108,660

Hourly Wage $16.04 $28.22 $31.25 $35.54 $45.88 $54.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $489 $492 $492 $492 $659 $659

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $195 $229 $309 $374

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $96 $159 $92 $214

Monthly Total $1,537 $2,145 $2,146 $2,400 $3,398 $4,111

Annual Total $18,444 $25,740 $25,752 $28,800 $40,776 $49,332

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.88 $14.40 $20.39 $24.67

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $824 $824 $824 $995 $995

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $357 $491 $541

Savings $166 $294 $330 $357 $491 $541

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $513 $562 $895 $1,064

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,097 $4,473 $4,844 $6,784 $7,560

Annual Total $28,056 $49,164 $53,676 $58,128 $81,408 $90,720

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.84 $29.06 $40.70 $45.36

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $624 $718 $718 $718 $913 $913

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $165 $238 $251 $312 $380 $498

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $228 $317 $206 $349 $219 $504

Monthly Total $1,810 $2,613 $2,758 $3,315 $4,181 $5,475

Annual Total $21,720 $31,356 $33,096 $39,780 $50,172 $65,700

Hourly Wage $10.86 $15.68 $16.55 $19.89 $25.09 $32.85

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $898 $1,141 $1,141 $1,141 $1,311 $1,311

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $206 $352 $398 $447 $578 $670

Savings $206 $352 $398 $447 $578 $670

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $480 $760 $702 $827 $1,382 $1,726

Monthly Total $2,950 $4,981 $5,479 $6,194 $8,317 $9,763

Annual Total $35,400 $59,772 $65,748 $74,328 $99,804 $117,156

Hourly Wage $17.70 $29.89 $32.87 $37.16 $49.90 $58.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $204 $207 $245 $313 $387

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $246 $118 $193 $98 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,249 $2,276 $2,581 $3,443 $4,259

Annual Total $18,552 $26,988 $27,312 $30,972 $41,316 $51,108

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.49 $13.66 $15.49 $20.66 $25.55

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $982 $982

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $332 $362 $493 $551

Savings $176 $294 $332 $362 $493 $551

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $519 $579 $934 $1,127

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,502 $4,928 $6,854 $7,742

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $54,024 $59,136 $82,248 $92,904

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $27.01 $29.57 $41.12 $46.45

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $459 $569 $569 $569 $700 $700

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $136 $204 $206 $243 $317 $389

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $170 $246 $117 $188 $105 $249

Monthly Total $1,496 $2,249 $2,271 $2,558 $3,491 $4,280

Annual Total $17,952 $26,988 $27,252 $30,696 $41,892 $51,360

Hourly Wage $8.98 $13.49 $13.63 $15.35 $20.95 $25.68

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $875 $875 $875 $901 $901

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $299 $337 $365 $484 $539

Savings $176 $299 $337 $365 $484 $539

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $585 $532 $587 $868 $1,052

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,175 $4,571 $4,970 $6,677 $7,521

Annual Total $29,832 $50,100 $54,852 $59,640 $80,124 $90,252

Hourly Wage $14.92 $25.05 $27.43 $29.82 $40.06 $45.13

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $448 $524 $524 $524 $702 $702

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $135 $199 $198 $230 $312 $373

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $168 $234 $102 $161 $96 $213

Monthly Total $1,482 $2,187 $2,180 $2,412 $3,433 $4,107

Annual Total $17,784 $26,244 $26,160 $28,944 $41,196 $49,284

Hourly Wage $8.89 $13.12 $13.08 $14.47 $20.60 $24.64

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $655 $878 $878 $878 $997 $997

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $299 $335 $360 $489 $536

Savings $170 $299 $335 $360 $489 $536

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $360 $586 $526 $571 $901 $1,060

Monthly Total $2,399 $4,179 $4,542 $4,887 $6,770 $7,498

Annual Total $28,788 $50,148 $54,504 $58,644 $81,240 $89,976

Hourly Wage $14.39 $25.07 $27.25 $29.32 $40.62 $44.99

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $507 $622 $622 $622 $814 $814

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $211 $213 $252 $332 $408

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $260 $130 $208 $130 $293

Monthly Total $1,561 $2,323 $2,347 $2,656 $3,650 $4,484

Annual Total $18,732 $27,876 $28,164 $31,872 $43,800 $53,808

Hourly Wage $9.37 $13.94 $14.08 $15.94 $21.90 $26.90

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $778 $1,018 $1,018 $1,018 $902 $902

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $182 $313 $351 $382 $485 $543

Savings $182 $313 $351 $382 $485 $543

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $401 $633 $576 $636 $945 $1,137

Monthly Total $2,587 $4,394 $4,792 $5,220 $6,769 $7,656

Annual Total $31,044 $52,728 $57,504 $62,640 $81,228 $91,872

Hourly Wage $15.52 $26.36 $28.75 $31.32 $40.61 $45.94

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $145 $474 $289 $904

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $204 $204 $239 $309 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $244 $114 $179 $92 $217

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,247 $2,250 $2,514 $3,395 $4,124

Annual Total $18,552 $26,964 $27,000 $30,168 $40,740 $49,488

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.48 $13.50 $15.08 $20.37 $24.74

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $792 $792

Child Care $– $– $177 $551 $354 $1,040

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $330 $358 $471 $523

Savings $176 $294 $330 $358 $471 $523

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $514 $567 $796 $972

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,476 $4,866 $6,447 $7,253

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $53,712 $58,392 $77,364 $87,036

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $26.86 $29.20 $38.68 $43.52

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $195 $229 $309 $374

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $96 $159 $92 $214

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,145 $2,146 $2,400 $3,397 $4,110

Annual Total $18,432 $25,740 $25,752 $28,800 $40,764 $49,320

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.88 $14.40 $20.38 $24.66

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $1,014 $1,014

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $357 $492 $543

Savings $166 $294 $330 $357 $492 $543

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $513 $562 $923 $1,092

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,472 $4,843 $6,833 $7,611

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,664 $58,116 $81,996 $91,332

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.83 $29.06 $41.00 $45.67

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $507 $622 $622 $622 $814 $814

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $211 $213 $252 $332 $408

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $260 $130 $208 $130 $293

Monthly Total $1,561 $2,323 $2,347 $2,656 $3,650 $4,484

Annual Total $18,732 $27,876 $28,164 $31,872 $43,800 $53,808

Hourly Wage $9.37 $13.94 $14.08 $15.94 $21.90 $26.90

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $778 $1,018 $1,018 $1,018 $1,106 $1,106

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $182 $313 $351 $382 $506 $564

Savings $182 $313 $351 $382 $506 $564

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $401 $633 $576 $636 $1,085 $1,278

Monthly Total $2,587 $4,394 $4,792 $5,220 $7,155 $8,043

Annual Total $31,044 $52,728 $57,504 $62,640 $85,860 $96,516

Hourly Wage $15.52 $26.36 $28.75 $31.32 $42.93 $48.26

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $198 $230 $308 $369

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $233 $102 $161 $92 $204

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,182 $2,183 $2,412 $3,392 $4,062

Annual Total $18,552 $26,184 $26,196 $28,944 $40,704 $48,744

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.09 $13.10 $14.47 $20.35 $24.37

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $1,226 $1,226

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $329 $353 $512 $559

Savings $170 $294 $329 $353 $512 $559

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $511 $552 $1,000 $1,155

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,461 $4,791 $7,147 $7,861

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,532 $57,492 $85,764 $94,332

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.77 $28.75 $42.88 $47.17

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 8 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $140 $456 $280 $870

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $198 $231 $308 $371

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $233 $102 $163 $91 $207

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,182 $2,179 $2,424 $3,384 $4,076

Annual Total $18,552 $26,184 $26,148 $29,088 $40,608 $48,912

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.09 $13.07 $14.54 $20.30 $24.46

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $885 $885

Child Care $– $– $170 $527 $340 $996

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $329 $356 $479 $528

Savings $170 $294 $329 $356 $479 $528

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $512 $560 $830 $996

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,465 $4,831 $6,576 $7,336

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,580 $57,972 $78,912 $88,032

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.79 $28.99 $39.46 $44.02

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $136 $435 $271 $833

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $194 $225 $307 $366

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $226 $94 $151 $90 $196

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,143 $2,134 $2,356 $3,373 $4,023

Annual Total $18,432 $25,716 $25,608 $28,272 $40,476 $48,276

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.86 $12.80 $14.14 $20.24 $24.14

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $849 $849

Child Care $– $– $162 $497 $325 $944

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $353 $474 $520

Savings $166 $294 $329 $353 $474 $520

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $509 $551 $826 $979

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,454 $4,786 $6,511 $7,215

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,448 $57,432 $78,132 $86,580

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.72 $28.72 $39.07 $43.29

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $522 $522 $522 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $201 $237 $312 $384

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $236 $107 $175 $96 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,187 $2,209 $2,492 $3,435 $4,221

Annual Total $18,552 $26,244 $26,508 $29,904 $41,220 $50,652

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.12 $13.25 $14.95 $20.61 $25.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $653 $823 $823 $823 $751 $751

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $331 $360 $469 $524

Savings $170 $294 $331 $360 $469 $524

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $360 $568 $517 $572 $797 $980

Monthly Total $2,397 $4,096 $4,492 $4,893 $6,426 $7,269

Annual Total $28,764 $49,152 $53,904 $58,716 $77,112 $87,228

Hourly Wage $14.38 $24.58 $26.95 $29.36 $38.56 $43.61

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $538 $538 $538 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $201 $202 $244 $311 $390

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $240 $109 $190 $95 $251

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,209 $2,224 $2,565 $3,425 $4,288

Annual Total $18,552 $26,508 $26,688 $30,780 $41,100 $51,456

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.25 $13.34 $15.39 $20.55 $25.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $673 $823 $823 $823 $987 $987

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $172 $294 $333 $368 $495 $560

Savings $172 $294 $333 $368 $495 $560

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $366 $568 $521 $595 $909 $1,125

Monthly Total $2,427 $4,096 $4,513 $5,011 $6,852 $7,845

Annual Total $29,124 $49,152 $54,156 $60,132 $82,224 $94,140

Hourly Wage $14.56 $24.58 $27.08 $30.07 $41.11 $47.07

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $520 $548 $548 $548 $691 $691

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $202 $204 $242 $317 $392

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $184 $242 $113 $187 $105 $255

Monthly Total $1,579 $2,222 $2,247 $2,551 $3,487 $4,307

Annual Total $18,948 $26,664 $26,964 $30,612 $41,844 $51,684

Hourly Wage $9.47 $13.33 $13.48 $15.31 $20.92 $25.84

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $685 $864 $864 $864 $1,020 $1,020

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $298 $336 $367 $497 $555

Savings $173 $298 $336 $367 $497 $555

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $370 $581 $531 $591 $891 $1,084

Monthly Total $2,445 $4,158 $4,563 $4,991 $6,857 $7,745

Annual Total $29,340 $49,896 $54,756 $59,892 $82,284 $92,940

Hourly Wage $14.67 $24.95 $27.38 $29.95 $41.14 $46.47

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $654 $703 $703 $703 $862 $862

Child Care $– $– $173 $573 $346 $1,090

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $160 $221 $224 $269 $340 $426

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $219 $280 $151 $249 $144 $335

Monthly Total $1,764 $2,434 $2,469 $2,847 $3,739 $4,683

Annual Total $21,168 $29,208 $29,628 $34,164 $44,868 $56,196

Hourly Wage $10.58 $14.60 $14.81 $17.08 $22.43 $28.10

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $879 $1,078 $1,078 $1,078 $943 $943

Child Care $– $– $214 $671 $428 $1,264

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $192 $319 $359 $396 $493 $561

Savings $192 $319 $359 $396 $493 $561

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $435 $653 $599 $677 $887 $1,112

Monthly Total $2,742 $4,486 $4,911 $5,427 $6,807 $7,844

Annual Total $32,904 $53,832 $58,932 $65,124 $81,684 $94,128

Hourly Wage $16.45 $26.92 $29.47 $32.56 $40.84 $47.06

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $667 $796 $796 $796 $986 $986

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $170 $247 $261 $322 $391 $507

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $241 $335 $229 $372 $254 $526

Monthly Total $1,871 $2,718 $2,869 $3,426 $4,300 $5,579

Annual Total $22,452 $32,616 $34,428 $41,112 $51,600 $66,948

Hourly Wage $11.23 $16.31 $17.21 $20.56 $25.80 $33.47

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $995 $1,233 $1,233 $1,233 $1,425 $1,425

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $216 $361 $407 $456 $589 $681

Savings $216 $361 $407 $456 $589 $681

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $513 $791 $728 $854 $1,547 $1,909

Monthly Total $3,100 $5,122 $5,615 $6,331 $8,618 $10,082

Annual Total $37,200 $61,464 $67,380 $75,972 $103,416 $120,984

Hourly Wage $18.60 $30.73 $33.69 $37.99 $51.71 $60.49

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $499 $499 $499 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $196 $196 $229 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $229 $97 $159 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,154 $2,152 $2,404 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $18,552 $25,848 $25,824 $28,848 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.28 $12.92 $12.91 $14.42 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $624 $823 $823 $823 $829 $829

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $167 $294 $330 $357 $474 $525

Savings $167 $294 $330 $357 $474 $525

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $350 $568 $512 $563 $851 $1,021

Monthly Total $2,352 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,537 $7,319

Annual Total $28,224 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $78,444 $87,828

Hourly Wage $14.11 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $39.22 $43.91

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $460 $495 $495 $495 $662 $662

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $136 $195 $196 $229 $309 $374

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $171 $228 $97 $159 $92 $215

Monthly Total $1,498 $2,148 $2,151 $2,403 $3,401 $4,115

Annual Total $17,976 $25,776 $25,812 $28,836 $40,812 $49,380

Hourly Wage $8.99 $12.89 $12.91 $14.42 $20.41 $24.69

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $619 $828 $828 $828 $988 $988

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $357 $490 $541

Savings $166 $294 $330 $357 $490 $541

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $348 $569 $514 $564 $896 $1,065

Monthly Total $2,343 $4,102 $4,478 $4,850 $6,776 $7,554

Annual Total $28,116 $49,224 $53,736 $58,200 $81,312 $90,648

Hourly Wage $14.06 $24.61 $26.87 $29.10 $40.66 $45.32

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $501 $528 $528 $528 $666 $666

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $199 $230 $308 $369

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $180 $234 $103 $161 $91 $203

Monthly Total $1,553 $2,191 $2,186 $2,416 $3,388 $4,057

Annual Total $18,636 $26,292 $26,232 $28,992 $40,656 $48,684

Hourly Wage $9.32 $13.15 $13.12 $14.50 $20.33 $24.34

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $660 $833 $833 $833 $891 $891

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $295 $330 $355 $478 $526

Savings $170 $295 $330 $355 $478 $526

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $362 $571 $513 $557 $829 $987

Monthly Total $2,406 $4,111 $4,474 $4,818 $6,570 $7,299

Annual Total $28,872 $49,332 $53,688 $57,816 $78,840 $87,588

Hourly Wage $14.44 $24.67 $26.84 $28.91 $39.42 $43.79

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $194 $226 $307 $368

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $227 $95 $153 $91 $201

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,144 $2,137 $2,368 $3,379 $4,046

Annual Total $18,432 $25,728 $25,644 $28,416 $40,548 $48,552

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.86 $12.82 $14.21 $20.27 $24.28

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $796 $796

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $354 $469 $516

Savings $166 $294 $329 $354 $469 $516

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $510 $554 $774 $932

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,459 $4,803 $6,402 $7,129

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,508 $57,636 $76,824 $85,548

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.75 $28.82 $38.41 $42.77

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $194 $226 $307 $368

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $227 $95 $153 $91 $201

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,144 $2,137 $2,368 $3,379 $4,046

Annual Total $18,432 $25,728 $25,644 $28,416 $40,548 $48,552

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.86 $12.82 $14.21 $20.27 $24.28

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $1,001 $1,001

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $354 $489 $537

Savings $166 $294 $329 $354 $489 $537

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $510 $554 $884 $1,042

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,459 $4,803 $6,757 $7,486

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,508 $57,636 $81,084 $89,832

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.75 $28.82 $40.54 $44.92

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $737 $792 $792 $792 $996 $996

Child Care $– $– $157 $540 $314 $1,019

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $171 $232 $233 $277 $352 $434

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $243 $300 $167 $266 $165 $354

Monthly Total $1,882 $2,554 $2,567 $2,928 $3,874 $4,773

Annual Total $22,584 $30,648 $30,804 $35,136 $46,488 $57,276

Hourly Wage $11.29 $15.32 $15.40 $17.57 $23.24 $28.64

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $990 $1,245 $1,245 $1,245 $1,140 $1,140

Child Care $– $– $201 $648 $403 $1,210

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $203 $336 $375 $410 $511 $575

Savings $203 $336 $375 $410 $511 $575

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $472 $708 $644 $719 $1,023 $1,239

Monthly Total $2,912 $4,742 $5,142 $5,641 $7,151 $8,142

Annual Total $34,944 $56,904 $61,704 $67,692 $85,812 $97,704

Hourly Wage $17.47 $28.45 $30.85 $33.85 $42.91 $48.85

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $150 $470 $300 $905

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $199 $233 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $234 $104 $166 $93 $217

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,183 $2,192 $2,443 $3,408 $4,125

Annual Total $18,552 $26,196 $26,304 $29,316 $40,896 $49,500

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.10 $13.15 $14.66 $20.45 $24.75

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $961 $961

Child Care $– $– $175 $529 $351 $1,010

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $356 $487 $537

Savings $170 $294 $330 $356 $487 $537

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $513 $560 $871 $1,038

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,473 $4,833 $6,720 $7,486

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,676 $57,996 $80,640 $89,832

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.84 $29.00 $40.32 $44.92

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $195 $226 $308 $369

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $227 $96 $154 $92 $204

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,144 $2,145 $2,372 $3,392 $4,062

Annual Total $18,432 $25,728 $25,740 $28,464 $40,704 $48,744

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.86 $12.87 $14.23 $20.35 $24.37

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $773 $773

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $353 $467 $513

Savings $166 $294 $329 $353 $467 $513

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $511 $552 $869 $1,024

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,461 $4,791 $6,473 $7,185

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,532 $57,492 $77,676 $86,220

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.77 $28.75 $38.84 $43.11

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $591 $595 $595 $595 $796 $796

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $152 $208 $207 $241 $324 $390

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $201 $252 $119 $184 $117 $252

Monthly Total $1,675 $2,285 $2,281 $2,537 $3,568 $4,293

Annual Total $20,100 $27,420 $27,372 $30,444 $42,816 $51,516

Hourly Wage $10.05 $13.71 $13.69 $15.22 $21.41 $25.76

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $744 $995 $995 $995 $844 $844

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $179 $311 $347 $374 $475 $526

Savings $179 $311 $347 $374 $475 $526

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $390 $625 $563 $613 $875 $1,045

Monthly Total $2,536 $4,359 $4,727 $5,103 $6,578 $7,360

Annual Total $30,432 $52,308 $56,724 $61,236 $78,936 $88,320

Hourly Wage $15.22 $26.15 $28.36 $30.62 $39.47 $44.16

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $204 $204 $238 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $244 $113 $176 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,247 $2,246 $2,500 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $18,552 $26,964 $26,952 $30,000 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.48 $13.48 $15.00 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $877 $877

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $330 $357 $479 $529

Savings $176 $294 $330 $357 $479 $529

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $512 $563 $903 $1,073

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,647 $7,427

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $79,764 $89,124

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $39.88 $44.56

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $194 $226 $307 $368

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $227 $95 $153 $91 $201

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,144 $2,137 $2,368 $3,379 $4,046

Annual Total $18,432 $25,728 $25,644 $28,416 $40,548 $48,552

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.86 $12.82 $14.21 $20.27 $24.28

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $936 $936

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $354 $483 $530

Savings $166 $294 $329 $354 $483 $530

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $510 $554 $826 $984

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,459 $4,803 $6,622 $7,349

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,508 $57,636 $79,464 $88,188

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.75 $28.82 $39.73 $44.09

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $201 $239 $313 $387

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $236 $107 $179 $98 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,186 $2,211 $2,513 $3,443 $4,259

Annual Total $18,552 $26,232 $26,532 $30,156 $41,316 $51,108

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.12 $13.27 $15.08 $20.66 $25.55

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $1,094 $1,094

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $332 $362 $504 $562

Savings $170 $294 $332 $362 $504 $562

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $519 $579 $974 $1,167

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,502 $4,928 $7,028 $7,916

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $54,024 $59,136 $84,336 $94,992

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $27.01 $29.57 $42.17 $47.50

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $598 $692 $692 $692 $846 $846

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $153 $219 $220 $254 $331 $398

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $202 $273 $142 $213 $129 $270

Monthly Total $1,684 $2,414 $2,417 $2,679 $3,644 $4,378

Annual Total $20,208 $28,968 $29,004 $32,148 $43,728 $52,536

Hourly Wage $10.10 $14.48 $14.50 $16.07 $21.86 $26.27

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $865 $1,058 $1,058 $1,058 $1,073 $1,073

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $191 $317 $353 $380 $498 $549

Savings $191 $317 $353 $380 $498 $549

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $430 $646 $582 $631 $1,016 $1,185

Monthly Total $2,721 $4,455 $4,822 $5,193 $6,997 $7,775

Annual Total $32,652 $53,460 $57,864 $62,316 $83,964 $93,300

Hourly Wage $16.33 $26.73 $28.93 $31.16 $41.98 $46.65

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $445 $531 $531 $531 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $142 $214 $227 $287 $349 $464

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $273 $156 $291 $159 $426

Monthly Total $1,561 $2,358 $2,497 $3,045 $3,835 $5,108

Annual Total $18,732 $28,296 $29,964 $36,540 $46,020 $61,296

Hourly Wage $9.37 $14.15 $14.98 $18.27 $23.01 $30.65

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 17 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 16 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $664 $823 $823 $823 $1,195 $1,195

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $182 $320 $366 $415 $566 $658

Savings $182 $320 $366 $415 $566 $658

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $402 $654 $608 $734 $1,190 $1,514

Monthly Total $2,590 $4,493 $5,003 $5,719 $7,985 $9,411

Annual Total $31,080 $53,916 $60,036 $68,628 $95,820 $112,932

Hourly Wage $15.54 $26.96 $30.02 $34.31 $47.91 $56.47

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $512 $512 $512 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $125 $431 $251 $814

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $197 $195 $227 $304 $363

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $230 $96 $155 $88 $190

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,169 $2,146 $2,378 $3,348 $3,995

Annual Total $18,552 $26,028 $25,752 $28,536 $40,176 $47,940

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.01 $12.88 $14.27 $20.09 $23.97

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $640 $823 $823 $823 $832 $832

Child Care $– $– $161 $517 $322 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $168 $294 $329 $355 $472 $520

Savings $168 $294 $329 $355 $472 $520

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $355 $568 $509 $557 $848 $1,009

Monthly Total $2,375 $4,096 $4,453 $4,816 $6,509 $7,250

Annual Total $28,500 $49,152 $53,436 $57,792 $78,108 $87,000

Hourly Wage $14.25 $24.58 $26.72 $28.90 $39.05 $43.50

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $195 $228 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $96 $158 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,145 $2,143 $2,395 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $18,432 $25,740 $25,716 $28,740 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.86 $14.37 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $852 $852

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $357 $476 $527

Savings $166 $294 $330 $357 $476 $527

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $512 $563 $821 $991

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,534 $7,316

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $78,408 $87,792

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $39.20 $43.90

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $526 $603 $603 $603 $698 $698

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $208 $209 $240 $313 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $186 $251 $121 $181 $98 $216

Monthly Total $1,587 $2,292 $2,295 $2,524 $3,443 $4,120

Annual Total $19,044 $27,504 $27,540 $30,288 $41,316 $49,440

Hourly Wage $9.52 $13.75 $13.77 $15.14 $20.66 $24.72

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $754 $873 $873 $873 $925 $925

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $180 $299 $334 $358 $482 $529

Savings $180 $299 $334 $358 $482 $529

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $393 $584 $525 $567 $841 $996

Monthly Total $2,551 $4,172 $4,535 $4,866 $6,627 $7,341

Annual Total $30,612 $50,064 $54,420 $58,392 $79,524 $88,092

Hourly Wage $15.31 $25.03 $27.21 $29.20 $39.76 $44.05

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $198 $232 $308 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $234 $102 $164 $91 $211

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,183 $2,181 $2,434 $3,388 $4,096

Annual Total $18,552 $26,196 $26,172 $29,208 $40,656 $49,152

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.10 $13.09 $14.60 $20.33 $24.58

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $816 $816

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $357 $472 $523

Savings $170 $294 $330 $357 $472 $523

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $512 $563 $783 $953

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,470 $4,847 $6,452 $7,234

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,640 $58,164 $77,424 $86,808

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.82 $29.08 $38.71 $43.40

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $561 $561 $561 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $203 $203 $235 $308 $369

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $241 $112 $170 $92 $204

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,235 $2,238 $2,466 $3,392 $4,062

Annual Total $18,552 $26,820 $26,856 $29,592 $40,704 $48,744

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.41 $13.43 $14.80 $20.35 $24.37

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $701 $823 $823 $823 $1,111 $1,111

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $175 $294 $329 $353 $501 $547

Savings $175 $294 $329 $353 $501 $547

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $376 $568 $511 $552 $931 $1,086

Monthly Total $2,471 $4,096 $4,461 $4,791 $6,941 $7,653

Annual Total $29,652 $49,152 $53,532 $57,492 $83,292 $91,836

Hourly Wage $14.83 $24.58 $26.77 $28.75 $41.65 $45.92

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $201 $239 $313 $387

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $236 $107 $179 $98 $245

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,186 $2,211 $2,513 $3,443 $4,259

Annual Total $18,552 $26,232 $26,532 $30,156 $41,316 $51,108

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.12 $13.27 $15.08 $20.66 $25.55

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $840 $840

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $332 $362 $479 $537

Savings $170 $294 $332 $362 $479 $537

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $519 $579 $836 $1,029

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,502 $4,928 $6,586 $7,474

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $54,024 $59,136 $79,032 $89,688

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $27.01 $29.57 $39.52 $44.84

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $624 $718 $718 $718 $913 $913

Child Care $– $– $218 $710 $436 $1,355

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $165 $237 $249 $307 $377 $488

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $228 $316 $202 $337 $213 $482

Monthly Total $1,810 $2,611 $2,741 $3,261 $4,150 $5,372

Annual Total $21,720 $31,332 $32,892 $39,132 $49,800 $64,464

Hourly Wage $10.86 $15.67 $16.45 $19.57 $24.90 $32.23

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $898 $1,141 $1,141 $1,141 $1,169 $1,169

Child Care $– $– $265 $821 $530 $1,553

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $206 $352 $397 $443 $561 $647

Savings $206 $352 $397 $443 $561 $647

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $480 $760 $697 $815 $1,337 $1,630

Monthly Total $2,950 $4,981 $5,458 $6,131 $8,069 $9,397

Annual Total $35,400 $59,772 $65,496 $73,572 $96,828 $112,764

Hourly Wage $17.70 $29.89 $32.75 $36.79 $48.41 $56.38

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $524 $590 $590 $590 $786 $786

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $207 $207 $241 $323 $389

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $185 $251 $118 $183 $115 $249

Monthly Total $1,584 $2,278 $2,275 $2,531 $3,555 $4,279

Annual Total $19,008 $27,336 $27,300 $30,372 $42,660 $51,348

Hourly Wage $9.50 $13.67 $13.65 $15.19 $21.33 $25.67

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $738 $983 $983 $983 $1,006 $1,006

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $178 $310 $346 $373 $491 $542

Savings $178 $310 $346 $373 $491 $542

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $388 $621 $559 $610 $955 $1,125

Monthly Total $2,526 $4,341 $4,709 $5,086 $6,852 $7,634

Annual Total $30,312 $52,092 $56,508 $61,032 $82,224 $91,608

Hourly Wage $15.16 $26.05 $28.25 $30.52 $41.11 $45.80

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $201 $237 $312 $384

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $235 $106 $174 $96 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,185 $2,207 $2,490 $3,435 $4,221

Annual Total $18,552 $26,220 $26,484 $29,880 $41,220 $50,652

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.11 $13.24 $14.94 $20.61 $25.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $750 $750

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $331 $360 $469 $524

Savings $170 $294 $331 $360 $469 $524

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $517 $572 $760 $943

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,492 $4,893 $6,388 $7,231

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,904 $58,716 $76,656 $86,772

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.95 $29.36 $38.33 $43.39

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $489 $492 $492 $492 $659 $659

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $196 $229 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $228 $97 $159 $93 $217

Monthly Total $1,537 $2,145 $2,152 $2,402 $3,407 $4,124

Annual Total $18,444 $25,740 $25,824 $28,824 $40,884 $49,488

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.87 $12.91 $14.41 $20.44 $24.74

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $824 $824 $824 $787 $787

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $330 $356 $470 $520

Savings $166 $294 $330 $356 $470 $520

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $513 $561 $825 $992

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,097 $4,474 $4,837 $6,466 $7,235

Annual Total $28,056 $49,164 $53,688 $58,044 $77,592 $86,820

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.84 $29.02 $38.80 $43.41

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $520 $548 $548 $548 $691 $691

Child Care $– $– $142 $464 $284 $885

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $144 $202 $202 $235 $312 $377

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $184 $240 $108 $171 $96 $221

Monthly Total $1,579 $2,220 $2,218 $2,471 $3,430 $4,144

Annual Total $18,948 $26,640 $26,616 $29,652 $41,160 $49,728

Hourly Wage $9.47 $13.32 $13.31 $14.83 $20.58 $24.86

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $685 $864 $864 $864 $757 $757

Child Care $– $– $173 $538 $346 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $298 $334 $361 $467 $518

Savings $173 $298 $334 $361 $467 $518

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $370 $581 $524 $575 $794 $964

Monthly Total $2,445 $4,158 $4,531 $4,908 $6,394 $7,176

Annual Total $29,340 $49,896 $54,372 $58,896 $76,728 $86,112

Hourly Wage $14.67 $24.95 $27.19 $29.45 $38.36 $43.06

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $136 $435 $271 $833

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $194 $225 $307 $366

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $226 $94 $151 $90 $196

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,143 $2,134 $2,356 $3,373 $4,023

Annual Total $18,432 $25,716 $25,608 $28,272 $40,476 $48,276

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.86 $12.80 $14.14 $20.24 $24.14

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $889 $889

Child Care $– $– $162 $497 $325 $944

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $353 $478 $524

Savings $166 $294 $329 $353 $478 $524

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $509 $551 $856 $1,009

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,454 $4,786 $6,589 $7,293

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,448 $57,432 $79,068 $87,516

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.72 $28.72 $39.53 $43.76

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $546 $681 $681 $681 $881 $881

Child Care $– $– $144 $447 $287 $861

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $147 $218 $218 $250 $335 $398

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $190 $271 $139 $204 $136 $271

Monthly Total $1,614 $2,400 $2,400 $2,635 $3,686 $4,381

Annual Total $19,368 $28,800 $28,800 $31,620 $44,232 $52,572

Hourly Wage $9.68 $14.40 $14.40 $15.81 $22.12 $26.29

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $851 $1,101 $1,101 $1,101 $1,086 $1,086

Child Care $– $– $167 $501 $334 $959

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $190 $322 $357 $381 $498 $545

Savings $190 $322 $357 $381 $498 $545

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $426 $660 $592 $634 $1,000 $1,155

Monthly Total $2,701 $4,522 $4,876 $5,207 $6,979 $7,693

Annual Total $32,412 $54,264 $58,512 $62,484 $83,748 $92,316

Hourly Wage $16.21 $27.13 $29.26 $31.24 $41.87 $46.16

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $740 $902 $902 $902 $1,126 $1,126

Child Care $– $– $223 $720 $446 $1,377

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $172 $246 $256 $315 $386 $498

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $333 $218 $355 $243 $503

Monthly Total $1,887 $2,711 $2,817 $3,345 $4,248 $5,474

Annual Total $22,644 $32,532 $33,804 $40,140 $50,976 $65,688

Hourly Wage $11.32 $16.27 $16.90 $20.07 $25.49 $32.84

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $1,128 $1,408 $1,408 $1,408 $1,396 $1,396

Child Care $– $– $269 $827 $537 $1,568

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $217 $352 $398 $444 $550 $637

Savings $217 $352 $398 $444 $550 $637

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $518 $763 $712 $819 $1,488 $1,780

Monthly Total $3,124 $4,992 $5,487 $6,151 $8,084 $9,421

Annual Total $37,488 $59,904 $65,844 $73,812 $97,008 $113,052

Hourly Wage $18.74 $29.95 $32.92 $36.91 $48.50 $56.53

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $492 $495 $495 $495 $662 $662

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $147 $208 $211 $243 $320 $382

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $191 $252 $125 $187 $110 $233

Monthly Total $1,620 $2,292 $2,318 $2,553 $3,520 $4,201

Annual Total $19,440 $27,504 $27,816 $30,636 $42,240 $50,412

Hourly Wage $9.72 $13.75 $13.91 $15.32 $21.12 $25.21

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $619 $828 $828 $828 $930 $930

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $183 $331 $366 $391 $525 $573

Savings $183 $331 $366 $391 $525 $573

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $405 $691 $616 $663 $1,014 $1,173

Monthly Total $2,604 $4,662 $5,009 $5,356 $7,315 $8,045

Annual Total $31,248 $55,944 $60,108 $64,272 $87,780 $96,540

Hourly Wage $15.62 $27.97 $30.05 $32.14 $43.89 $48.27

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 8 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $551 $551 $551 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $138 $444 $276 $849

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $202 $201 $233 $307 $368

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $239 $108 $167 $91 $201

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,222 $2,216 $2,448 $3,379 $4,046

Annual Total $18,552 $26,664 $26,592 $29,376 $40,548 $48,552

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.33 $13.30 $14.69 $20.27 $24.28

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $689 $823 $823 $823 $921 $921

Child Care $– $– $166 $509 $331 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $294 $329 $354 $481 $529

Savings $173 $294 $329 $354 $481 $529

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $372 $568 $510 $554 $851 $1,010

Monthly Total $2,451 $4,096 $4,459 $4,803 $6,628 $7,358

Annual Total $29,412 $49,152 $53,508 $57,636 $79,536 $88,296

Hourly Wage $14.71 $24.58 $26.75 $28.82 $39.77 $44.15

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $643 $651 $651 $651 $781 $781

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $159 $214 $215 $249 $323 $390

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $215 $263 $133 $201 $116 $251

Monthly Total $1,748 $2,358 $2,362 $2,621 $3,558 $4,286

Annual Total $20,976 $28,296 $28,344 $31,452 $42,696 $51,432

Hourly Wage $10.49 $14.15 $14.17 $15.73 $21.35 $25.72

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $814 $976 $976 $976 $942 $942

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $186 $309 $345 $372 $485 $536

Savings $186 $309 $345 $372 $485 $536

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $413 $619 $558 $607 $897 $1,066

Monthly Total $2,643 $4,330 $4,700 $5,071 $6,721 $7,499

Annual Total $31,716 $51,960 $56,400 $60,852 $80,652 $89,988

Hourly Wage $15.86 $25.98 $28.20 $30.43 $40.33 $44.99

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $201 $237 $312 $384

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $235 $106 $174 $96 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,185 $2,207 $2,490 $3,435 $4,221

Annual Total $18,552 $26,220 $26,484 $29,880 $41,220 $50,652

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.11 $13.24 $14.94 $20.61 $25.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $925 $925

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $331 $360 $486 $541

Savings $170 $294 $331 $360 $486 $541

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $517 $572 $841 $1,024

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,492 $4,893 $6,678 $7,521

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,904 $58,716 $80,136 $90,252

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.95 $29.36 $40.07 $45.13

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $542 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $140 $456 $280 $870

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $146 $204 $204 $237 $308 $371

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $189 $243 $113 $174 $91 $207

Monthly Total $1,608 $2,246 $2,244 $2,489 $3,384 $4,076

Annual Total $19,296 $26,952 $26,928 $29,868 $40,608 $48,912

Hourly Wage $9.65 $13.48 $13.46 $14.93 $20.30 $24.46

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $937 $937

Child Care $– $– $170 $527 $340 $996

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $329 $356 $484 $534

Savings $176 $294 $329 $356 $484 $534

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $512 $560 $911 $1,076

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,465 $4,831 $6,719 $7,480

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $53,580 $57,972 $80,628 $89,760

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $26.79 $28.99 $40.31 $44.88

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $507 $525 $525 $525 $674 $674

Child Care $– $– $140 $456 $280 $870

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $142 $199 $199 $231 $309 $373

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $181 $234 $103 $164 $92 $211

Monthly Total $1,561 $2,188 $2,185 $2,429 $3,402 $4,098

Annual Total $18,732 $26,256 $26,220 $29,148 $40,824 $49,176

Hourly Wage $9.37 $13.13 $13.11 $14.57 $20.41 $24.59

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $656 $843 $843 $843 $1,005 $1,005

Child Care $– $– $170 $527 $340 $996

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $296 $331 $358 $491 $540

Savings $170 $296 $331 $358 $491 $540

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $361 $574 $517 $566 $955 $1,120

Monthly Total $2,401 $4,126 $4,494 $4,861 $6,845 $7,604

Annual Total $28,812 $49,512 $53,928 $58,332 $82,140 $91,248

Hourly Wage $14.41 $24.76 $26.96 $29.17 $41.07 $45.62

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $546 $550 $550 $550 $736 $736

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $147 $202 $202 $236 $318 $384

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $190 $241 $110 $172 $106 $237

Monthly Total $1,614 $2,223 $2,225 $2,478 $3,498 $4,221

Annual Total $19,368 $26,676 $26,700 $29,736 $41,976 $50,652

Hourly Wage $9.68 $13.34 $13.35 $14.87 $20.99 $25.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $688 $920 $920 $920 $1,000 $1,000

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $173 $304 $340 $366 $491 $542

Savings $173 $304 $340 $366 $491 $542

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $371 $600 $541 $590 $930 $1,099

Monthly Total $2,449 $4,245 $4,617 $4,986 $6,824 $7,602

Annual Total $29,388 $50,940 $55,404 $59,832 $81,888 $91,224

Hourly Wage $14.69 $25.47 $27.70 $29.92 $40.94 $45.61

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $681 $685 $685 $685 $856 $856

Child Care $– $– $149 $466 $298 $899

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $164 $219 $219 $253 $333 $400

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $226 $272 $141 $211 $133 $275

Monthly Total $1,802 $2,406 $2,412 $2,668 $3,667 $4,400

Annual Total $21,624 $28,872 $28,944 $32,016 $44,004 $52,800

Hourly Wage $10.81 $14.44 $14.47 $16.01 $22.00 $26.40

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $856 $1,070 $1,070 $1,070 $1,095 $1,095

Child Care $– $– $174 $525 $348 $1,003

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $190 $319 $355 $380 $501 $550

Savings $190 $319 $355 $380 $501 $550

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $427 $650 $585 $631 $1,032 $1,197

Monthly Total $2,707 $4,475 $4,841 $5,195 $7,040 $7,798

Annual Total $32,484 $53,700 $58,092 $62,340 $84,480 $93,576

Hourly Wage $16.24 $26.85 $29.05 $31.17 $42.24 $46.79

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 9 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $617 $717 $717 $717 $830 $830

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $163 $236 $245 $296 $353 $450

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $225 $309 $193 $311 $167 $392

Monthly Total $1,795 $2,599 $2,696 $3,138 $3,886 $4,948

Annual Total $21,540 $31,188 $32,352 $37,656 $46,632 $59,376

Hourly Wage $10.77 $15.59 $16.18 $18.83 $23.32 $29.69

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $896 $1,038 $1,038 $1,038 $932 $932

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $211 $352 $394 $434 $539 $615

Savings $211 $352 $394 $434 $539 $615

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $497 $761 $698 $790 $1,120 $1,372

Monthly Total $3,029 $4,984 $5,426 $6,003 $7,590 $8,748

Annual Total $36,348 $59,808 $65,112 $72,036 $91,080 $104,976

Hourly Wage $18.17 $29.90 $32.56 $36.02 $45.54 $52.49

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $684 $773 $773 $773 $948 $948

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $172 $243 $252 $303 $368 $465

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $323 $209 $328 $193 $428

Monthly Total $1,890 $2,676 $2,775 $3,218 $4,045 $5,117

Annual Total $22,680 $32,112 $33,300 $38,616 $48,540 $61,404

Hourly Wage $11.34 $16.06 $16.65 $19.31 $24.27 $30.70

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $966 $1,185 $1,185 $1,185 $1,173 $1,173

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $218 $367 $409 $449 $563 $639

Savings $218 $367 $409 $449 $563 $639

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $521 $810 $741 $833 $1,302 $1,558

Monthly Total $3,137 $5,210 $5,646 $6,223 $8,061 $9,223

Annual Total $37,644 $62,520 $67,752 $74,676 $96,732 $110,676

Hourly Wage $18.82 $31.26 $33.88 $37.34 $48.37 $55.34

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $569 $569 $569 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $204 $206 $243 $312 $384

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $245 $117 $188 $96 $237

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,248 $2,271 $2,558 $3,435 $4,221

Annual Total $18,552 $26,976 $27,252 $30,696 $41,220 $50,652

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.49 $13.63 $15.35 $20.61 $25.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $711 $823 $823 $823 $939 $939

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $176 $294 $331 $360 $488 $543

Savings $176 $294 $331 $360 $488 $543

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $379 $568 $517 $572 $854 $1,037

Monthly Total $2,486 $4,096 $4,492 $4,893 $6,709 $7,552

Annual Total $29,832 $49,152 $53,904 $58,716 $80,508 $90,624

Hourly Wage $14.92 $24.58 $26.95 $29.36 $40.25 $45.31

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $584 $631 $631 $631 $730 $730

Child Care $– $– $173 $573 $346 $1,090

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $159 $225 $232 $277 $337 $422

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $215 $287 $164 $267 $139 $327

Monthly Total $1,748 $2,480 $2,549 $2,932 $3,704 $4,644

Annual Total $20,976 $29,760 $30,588 $35,184 $44,448 $55,728

Hourly Wage $10.49 $14.88 $15.29 $17.59 $22.22 $27.86

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $789 $913 $913 $913 $1,066 $1,066

Child Care $– $– $214 $671 $428 $1,264

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $200 $339 $379 $416 $548 $616

Savings $200 $339 $379 $416 $548 $616

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $462 $719 $655 $735 $1,190 $1,416

Monthly Total $2,865 $4,791 $5,207 $5,725 $7,770 $8,808

Annual Total $34,380 $57,492 $62,484 $68,700 $93,240 $105,696

Hourly Wage $17.19 $28.75 $31.24 $34.35 $46.62 $52.85

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $539 $585 $585 $585 $756 $756

Child Care $– $– $149 $489 $298 $931

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $146 $206 $207 $243 $321 $391

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $189 $250 $118 $188 $112 $254

Monthly Total $1,605 $2,271 $2,277 $2,558 $3,534 $4,302

Annual Total $19,260 $27,252 $27,324 $30,696 $42,408 $51,624

Hourly Wage $9.63 $13.63 $13.66 $15.35 $21.20 $25.81

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $731 $945 $945 $945 $939 $939

Child Care $– $– $182 $567 $364 $1,071

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $178 $306 $343 $372 $487 $541

Savings $178 $306 $343 $372 $487 $541

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $386 $608 $551 $607 $1,048 $1,230

Monthly Total $2,517 $4,282 $4,666 $5,072 $6,888 $7,725

Annual Total $30,204 $51,384 $55,992 $60,864 $82,656 $92,700

Hourly Wage $15.10 $25.69 $28.00 $30.43 $41.33 $46.35

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $494 $578 $578 $578 $749 $749

Child Care $– $– $192 $630 $384 $1,201

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $386 $521 $521 $521 $771 $771

Health Care $191 $381 $474 $358 $704 $704

Miscellaneous $148 $219 $227 $278 $344 $439

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $192 $278 $156 $268 $150 $367

Monthly Total $1,624 $2,412 $2,502 $2,938 $3,779 $4,831

Annual Total $19,488 $28,944 $30,024 $35,256 $45,348 $57,972

Hourly Wage $9.74 $14.47 $15.01 $17.63 $22.67 $28.99

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $723 $936 $936 $936 $1,024 $1,024

Child Care $– $– $235 $733 $470 $1,384

Food $325 $698 $615 $522 $1,236 $1,076

Transportation $530 $1,060 $1,060 $1,060 $1,570 $1,570

Health Care $250 $594 $883 $883 $1,055 $1,055

Miscellaneous $194 $342 $384 $424 $548 $624

Savings $194 $342 $384 $424 $548 $624

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $440 $727 $668 $760 $1,162 $1,414

Monthly Total $2,765 $4,828 $5,274 $5,851 $7,742 $8,900

Annual Total $33,180 $57,936 $63,288 $70,212 $92,904 $106,800

Hourly Wage $16.59 $28.97 $31.64 $35.11 $46.45 $53.40

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $528 $531 $531 $531 $707 $707

Child Care $– $– $164 $521 $327 $999

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $145 $200 $202 $240 $319 $394

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $186 $239 $109 $182 $108 $260

Monthly Total $1,590 $2,200 $2,224 $2,527 $3,508 $4,330

Annual Total $19,080 $26,400 $26,688 $30,324 $42,096 $51,960

Hourly Wage $9.54 $13.20 $13.34 $15.16 $21.05 $25.98

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $664 $884 $884 $884 $901 $901

Child Care $– $– $194 $593 $389 $1,128

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $171 $300 $338 $369 $485 $543

Savings $171 $300 $338 $369 $485 $543

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $363 $588 $537 $597 $873 $1,066

Monthly Total $2,413 $4,189 $4,593 $5,021 $6,696 $7,584

Annual Total $28,956 $50,268 $55,116 $60,252 $80,352 $91,008

Hourly Wage $14.48 $25.13 $27.56 $30.13 $40.18 $45.50

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $474 $608 $608 $608 $769 $769

Child Care $– $– $136 $444 $273 $848

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $138 $209 $208 $240 $320 $382

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $174 $253 $121 $182 $109 $233

Monthly Total $1,517 $2,300 $2,291 $2,527 $3,518 $4,202

Annual Total $18,204 $27,600 $27,492 $30,324 $42,216 $50,424

Hourly Wage $9.10 $13.80 $13.75 $15.16 $21.11 $25.21

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $760 $961 $961 $961 $921 $921

Child Care $– $– $166 $514 $331 $972

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $180 $308 $343 $368 $481 $530

Savings $180 $308 $343 $368 $481 $530

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $395 $614 $551 $596 $933 $1,093

Monthly Total $2,559 $4,308 $4,666 $5,016 $6,710 $7,449

Annual Total $30,708 $51,696 $55,992 $60,192 $80,520 $89,388

Hourly Wage $15.35 $25.85 $28.00 $30.10 $40.26 $44.69

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $497 $497 $497 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $136 $444 $273 $848

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $195 $195 $226 $307 $368

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $228 $95 $154 $90 $200

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,150 $2,141 $2,374 $3,375 $4,044

Annual Total $18,552 $25,800 $25,692 $28,488 $40,500 $48,528

Hourly Wage $9.28 $12.90 $12.85 $14.24 $20.25 $24.26

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $621 $823 $823 $823 $818 $818

Child Care $– $– $166 $514 $331 $972

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $167 $294 $329 $355 $471 $519

Savings $167 $294 $329 $355 $471 $519

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $349 $568 $510 $556 $829 $989

Monthly Total $2,348 $4,096 $4,459 $4,812 $6,483 $7,220

Annual Total $28,176 $49,152 $53,508 $57,744 $77,796 $86,640

Hourly Wage $14.09 $24.58 $26.75 $28.87 $38.90 $43.32

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $125 $431 $251 $814

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $193 $224 $304 $363

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $226 $92 $150 $88 $190

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,143 $2,120 $2,350 $3,348 $3,995

Annual Total $18,432 $25,716 $25,440 $28,200 $40,176 $47,940

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.86 $12.72 $14.10 $20.09 $23.97

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $812 $812

Child Care $– $– $161 $517 $322 $966

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $329 $355 $470 $518

Savings $166 $294 $329 $355 $470 $518

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $509 $557 $820 $981

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,453 $4,816 $6,457 $7,198

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,436 $57,792 $77,484 $86,376

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.72 $28.90 $38.74 $43.19

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $740 $902 $902 $902 $1,126 $1,126

Child Care $– $– $209 $685 $417 $1,305

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $172 $246 $254 $310 $382 $488

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $244 $331 $214 $344 $234 $482

Monthly Total $1,887 $2,709 $2,797 $3,294 $4,206 $5,371

Annual Total $22,644 $32,508 $33,564 $39,528 $50,472 $64,452

Hourly Wage $11.32 $16.25 $16.78 $19.76 $25.24 $32.23

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $1,128 $1,408 $1,408 $1,408 $1,274 $1,274

Child Care $– $– $255 $796 $511 $1,502

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $217 $352 $396 $441 $535 $618

Savings $217 $352 $396 $441 $535 $618

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $518 $763 $708 $810 $1,387 $1,665

Monthly Total $3,124 $4,992 $5,465 $6,105 $7,805 $9,080

Annual Total $37,488 $59,904 $65,580 $73,260 $93,660 $108,960

Hourly Wage $18.74 $29.95 $32.79 $36.63 $46.83 $54.48

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $597 $739 $739 $739 $929 $929

Child Care $– $– $199 $637 $397 $1,241

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $153 $226 $232 $282 $354 $454

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $202 $292 $165 $280 $169 $402

Monthly Total $1,683 $2,487 $2,553 $2,991 $3,896 $4,996

Annual Total $20,196 $29,844 $30,636 $35,892 $46,752 $59,952

Hourly Wage $10.10 $14.92 $15.32 $17.95 $23.38 $29.98

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 15 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 14 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $924 $1,161 $1,161 $1,161 $1,238 $1,238

Child Care $– $– $238 $729 $475 $1,384

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $197 $328 $370 $410 $528 $602

Savings $197 $328 $370 $410 $528 $602

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $450 $680 $630 $718 $1,176 $1,425

Monthly Total $2,812 $4,614 $5,071 $5,637 $7,508 $8,654

Annual Total $33,744 $55,368 $60,852 $67,644 $90,096 $103,848

Hourly Wage $16.87 $27.68 $30.43 $33.82 $45.05 $51.92

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 11 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $488 $492 $492 $492 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $161 $505 $322 $972

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $140 $195 $197 $233 $312 $384

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $177 $229 $100 $167 $96 $237

Monthly Total $1,536 $2,146 $2,168 $2,450 $3,435 $4,221

Annual Total $18,432 $25,752 $26,016 $29,400 $41,220 $50,652

Hourly Wage $9.22 $12.88 $13.01 $14.70 $20.61 $25.33

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $615 $823 $823 $823 $862 $862

Child Care $– $– $188 $569 $377 $1,087

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $166 $294 $331 $360 $480 $535

Savings $166 $294 $331 $360 $480 $535

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $347 $568 $517 $572 $814 $997

Monthly Total $2,338 $4,096 $4,492 $4,893 $6,576 $7,419

Annual Total $28,056 $49,152 $53,904 $58,716 $78,912 $89,028

Hourly Wage $14.03 $24.58 $26.95 $29.36 $39.46 $44.51

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 10 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $556 $674 $674 $674 $902 $902

Child Care $– $– $229 $747 $458 $1,426

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $364 $473 $473 $473 $728 $728

Health Care $216 $432 $527 $411 $806 $806

Miscellaneous $156 $232 $245 $306 $379 $496

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $208 $308 $193 $335 $216 $500

Monthly Total $1,713 $2,554 $2,695 $3,251 $4,166 $5,458

Annual Total $20,556 $30,648 $32,340 $39,012 $49,992 $65,496

Hourly Wage $10.28 $15.32 $16.17 $19.51 $25.00 $32.75

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 16 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 15 percent; and for a school-age child, by 6 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $843 $1,128 $1,128 $1,128 $1,164 $1,164

Child Care $– $– $279 $864 $557 $1,635

Food $327 $703 $619 $526 $1,245 $1,085

Transportation $448 $897 $897 $897 $1,380 $1,380

Health Care $276 $647 $936 $936 $1,157 $1,157

Miscellaneous $200 $350 $397 $446 $563 $655

Savings $200 $350 $397 $446 $563 $655

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $462 $756 $698 $823 $1,218 $1,539

Monthly Total $2,865 $4,960 $5,460 $6,175 $7,976 $9,399

Annual Total $34,380 $59,520 $65,520 $74,100 $95,712 $112,788

Hourly Wage $17.19 $29.76 $32.76 $37.05 $47.86 $56.39

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 12 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 11 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $528 $531 $531 $531 $711 $711

Child Care $– $– $145 $467 $291 $894

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $145 $200 $200 $233 $315 $380

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $186 $237 $105 $167 $101 $229

Monthly Total $1,590 $2,198 $2,199 $2,451 $3,465 $4,184

Annual Total $19,080 $26,376 $26,388 $29,412 $41,580 $50,208

Hourly Wage $9.54 $13.19 $13.19 $14.71 $20.79 $25.10

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $664 $889 $889 $889 $991 $991

Child Care $– $– $174 $535 $349 $1,016

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $171 $301 $336 $363 $490 $541

Savings $171 $301 $336 $363 $490 $541

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $363 $590 $532 $581 $924 $1,093

Monthly Total $2,413 $4,198 $4,569 $4,940 $6,807 $7,585

Annual Total $28,956 $50,376 $54,828 $59,280 $81,684 $91,020

Hourly Wage $14.48 $25.19 $27.41 $29.64 $40.84 $45.51

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $469 $298 $903

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $198 $199 $232 $310 $375

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $234 $104 $166 $93 $216

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,183 $2,191 $2,441 $3,406 $4,122

Annual Total $18,552 $26,196 $26,292 $29,292 $40,872 $49,464

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.10 $13.15 $14.65 $20.44 $24.73

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $1,052 $1,052

Child Care $– $– $175 $531 $351 $1,013

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $330 $356 $496 $547

Savings $170 $294 $330 $356 $496 $547

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $513 $561 $915 $1,083

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,473 $4,836 $6,873 $7,645

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,676 $58,032 $82,476 $91,740

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.84 $29.02 $41.24 $45.87

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $512 $516 $516 $516 $690 $690

Child Care $– $– $136 $444 $273 $848

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $143 $198 $197 $229 $310 $372

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $183 $232 $100 $159 $93 $210

Monthly Total $1,569 $2,176 $2,167 $2,401 $3,413 $4,090

Annual Total $18,828 $26,112 $26,004 $28,812 $40,956 $49,080

Hourly Wage $9.41 $13.06 $13.00 $14.41 $20.48 $24.54

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $645 $863 $863 $863 $921 $921

Child Care $– $– $166 $514 $331 $972

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $169 $298 $333 $359 $482 $530

Savings $169 $298 $333 $359 $482 $530

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $357 $581 $522 $568 $878 $1,038

Monthly Total $2,384 $4,157 $4,519 $4,872 $6,657 $7,394

Annual Total $28,608 $49,884 $54,228 $58,464 $79,884 $88,728

Hourly Wage $14.30 $24.94 $27.11 $29.23 $39.94 $44.36

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $495 $521 $521 $521 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $149 $489 $298 $931

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $141 $199 $199 $235 $310 $378

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $179 $235 $104 $170 $93 $225

Monthly Total $1,546 $2,185 $2,191 $2,468 $3,406 $4,162

Annual Total $18,552 $26,220 $26,292 $29,616 $40,872 $49,944

Hourly Wage $9.28 $13.11 $13.15 $14.81 $20.44 $24.97

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 14 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 13 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $651 $823 $823 $823 $1,027 $1,027

Child Care $– $– $182 $567 $364 $1,071

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $170 $294 $331 $360 $495 $550

Savings $170 $294 $331 $360 $495 $550

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $359 $568 $515 $572 $910 $1,092

Monthly Total $2,394 $4,096 $4,484 $4,891 $6,854 $7,693

Annual Total $28,728 $49,152 $53,808 $58,692 $82,248 $92,316

Hourly Wage $14.36 $24.58 $26.90 $29.35 $41.12 $46.16

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $442 $554 $554 $554 $658 $658

Child Care $– $– $140 $456 $280 $870

Food $158 $360 $299 $250 $602 $525

Transportation $322 $403 $403 $403 $644 $644

Health Care $196 $392 $461 $345 $726 $726

Miscellaneous $134 $202 $202 $235 $308 $371

Technology $55 $75 $55 $55 $75 $75

Taxes $167 $240 $109 $170 $91 $207

Monthly Total $1,474 $2,226 $2,223 $2,468 $3,384 $4,076

Annual Total $17,688 $26,712 $26,676 $29,616 $40,608 $48,912

Hourly Wage $8.84 $13.36 $13.34 $14.81 $20.30 $24.46

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 13 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 12 percent; and for a school-age child, by 5 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Single Adult

Married Couple

1 Adult, 1 School- Age Child

1 Adult, 1 Infant

2 Adult, 2 School- Age Children

2 Adults, 1 Infant, 1 Preschooler

Housing $693 $823 $823 $823 $758 $758

Child Care $– $– $170 $527 $340 $996

Food $309 $667 $583 $490 $1,173 $1,013

Transportation $370 $740 $740 $740 $1,184 $1,184

Health Care $256 $581 $870 $870 $1,077 $1,077

Miscellaneous $174 $294 $329 $356 $466 $516

Savings $174 $294 $329 $356 $466 $516

Technology $109 $129 $109 $109 $129 $129

Taxes $373 $568 $512 $560 $789 $955

Monthly Total $2,458 $4,096 $4,465 $4,831 $6,382 $7,144

Annual Total $29,496 $49,152 $53,580 $57,972 $76,584 $85,728

Hourly Wage $14.75 $24.58 $26.79 $28.99 $38.29 $42.86

Note: The budgets reflect different costs based on the age of children in the household; full-day care for infants and preschoolers (4-year-old) and after school care for school-age children. To create

budgets for additional family types: For an additional infant, increase the total budget by 10 percent; for an additional 4-year-old, by 9 percent; and for a school-age child, by 4 percent.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Internal Revenue Service; Tax Foundation; and Texas Workforce

Commission , 2016.

Reference: UnitedWayALICE.org

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