WHAT IS THE LIVING WAGE CALCULATOR?
Families and individuals working in low-wage jobs make insufficient income to meet minimum standards given the local cost of living. We developed a living wage calculator to estimate the cost of living in your community or region based on typical expenses. The tool helps individuals, communities, and employers determine a local wage rate that allows residents to meet minimum standards of living.

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Dr. Amy K. Glasmeier 02/27/2021

History of the Tool

In 2003 the living wage calculator was created by Amy Glasmeier and Tracey Farrigan. Over time, as data sources change or new sources become available, the tool is enhanced to consider basic changes in the consumption patter...

Brooke Krehbiel, Undergraduate Pre-Med, Wellesley University 02/26/2021

America faces a child care crisis. Employment conditions for child care workers are difficult in the best of times. In 2019, 86% of primary child care providers reported that childcare issues negatively affected their commitment to their careers. ...

Christina Park, Senior, Wellesley College. Economics 01/15/2021

Streets are mostly deserted in Kaiserslautern, Germany. While some of my favorite restaurants are still open for takeout, bars, concert venues, gyms, hotels, and theaters are closed. As of November 2020, Germany has had two COVID-19 nationwide loc...

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