Table 1
2026 minimum wage, Family Budget Calculator living wage, and ratio of minimum wage to living wage for select metro areas
| Metro areas | Effective minimum wage | 2026 minimum wage | FBC living wage | Ratio of minimum to living wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Bellevue, WA | WA state minimum wage | $17.13 | $27.27 | 0.63 |
| Seattle, WA minimum wage | $21.30 | $27.27 | 0.78 | |
| Honolulu, HI | HI state minimum wage | $16.00 | $25.34 | 0.63 |
| Denver, CO | CO state minimum wage | $15.16 | $23.51 | 0.64 |
| Denver, CO minimum wage | $19.29 | $23.51 | 0.82 | |
| Portland, ME | ME state minimum wage | $15.10 | $21.83 | 0.69 |
| Portland, ME minimum wage | $16.75 | $21.83 | 0.77 | |
| Richmond, VA | VA state minimum wage | $12.77 | $21.22 | 0.60 |
| Minneapolis-St.Paul, MN | MN minimum waage | $11.41 | $19.63 | 0.58 |
| Minneapolis & St. Paul minimum wages | $16.37 | $19.63 | 0.83 | |
| Kansas City, MO | MO minimum wage | $15.00 | $18.51 | 0.81 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | OK state minimum wage | $7.25 | $17.31 | 0.42 |
Notes: Living wage standard is for a single adult assuming 81% of income comes from wages. FBC cost of living data are for 2025.
Sources: EPI Minimum Wage Tracker and Family Budget Calculator.
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