What is defined as "below poverty level" in US?
Following Article states "
If you ask a dozen lawmakers what constitutes a "living wage," you'll get a dozen answers. Where does the term come from? And is it accurate?" - click here for full article
It refers to poverty guidelines :
https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines published by
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PLANNING AND EVALUATION
Here is the living wage calculator for Santa Clara County:
http://livingwage.mit.edu/counties/06085
| Annual Expenses | 1 Adult | 1 Adult 1 Child | 1 Adult 2 Children | 1 Adult 3 Children | 2 Adults (1 Working) | 2 Adults (1 Working) 1 Child | 2 Adults (1 Working) 2 Children | 2 Adults (1 Working) 3 Children | 2 Adults (1 Working Part Time) 1 Child* | 2 Adults | 2 Adults 1 Child | 2 Adults 2 Children | 2 Adults 3 Children |
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| Required annual income before taxes | $38,738 | $74,709 | $86,760 | $113,529 | $56,995 | $69,809 | $75,643 | $91,451 | $78,400 | $56,995 | $80,028 | $92,894 | $115,710 |
