Living in California has always carried a certain allure, with ocean views, endless sunshine, innovative industries and world-class entertainment. But that dream comes with a steep price tag.
According to the MIT Living Wage Calculator, a single working adult with two children in California would need to earn $64.17 per hour just to meet basic living needs — that’s $133,474 per year at a standard 40-hour work week. If a family unit has two working adults and two kids, it makes it a bit easier, but the household would still need to bring in more than $130,000 to get by.
