Minimum wage levels, living wage levels, and ratio of minimum wage to living wage for select counties in the U.S.
| County | State | Living wage | Effective minimum wage for major city | Ratio of minimum wage to living wage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City area | |||||
| The Bronx | NY | $24.50 | $16.50 | 67.3% | NY state minimum wage for NYC area |
| Brooklyn | NY | $29.06 | $16.50 | 56.8% | NY state minimum wage for NYC area |
| Manhattan | NY | $33.89 | $16.50 | 48.7% | NY state minimum wage for NYC area |
| Queens | NY | $31.13 | $16.50 | 53.0% | NY state minimum wage for NYC area |
| Staten Island | NY | $30.68 | $16.50 | 53.8% | NY state minimum wage for NYC area |
| High cost-of-living cities | |||||
| King County | WA | $27.41 | $20.76 | 75.7% | Seattle minimum wage |
| San Francisco County | CA | $27.66 | $19.18 | 69.3% | San Francisco city minimum wage |
| Los Angeles County | CA | $23.97 | $17.87 | 74.6% | Los Angeles city minimum wage |
| District of Columbia | DC | $24.31 | $17.95 | 73.8% | Washington, D.C minimum wage |
| Cook County | IL | $20.20 | $16.60 | 82.2% | Chicago minimum wage |
| Santa Clara County | CA | $31.18 | $17.95 | 57.6% | San Jose minimum wage |
| San Diego County | CA | $27.81 | $17.25 | 62.0% | San Diego city minimum wage |
| Suffolk County | MA | $29.69 | $15.00 | 50.5% | MA state minimum wage |
| Denver County | CO | $22.48 | $18.81 | 83.7% | Denver city minimum wage |
| Multnomah County | OR | $23.36 | $16.30 | 69.8% | OR state minimum wage for Portland Urban Growth Boundary |
| Other major cities | |||||
| Philadelphia County | PA | $18.29 | $7.25 | 39.6% | PA state minimum wage (federal minimum wage) |
| Dallas County | TX | $19.67 | $7.25 | 36.9% | TX state minimum wage (federal minimum wage) |
| Miami-Dade County | FL | $22.93 | $13.00 | 56.7% | FL state minimum wage |
| Harris County | TX | $17.22 | $7.25 | 42.1% | TX state minimum wage (federal minimum wage) |
| Maricopa County | AZ | $21.05 | $14.70 | 69.8% | AZ state minimum wage |
Notes: Minimum wage values effective July 2025. Effective minimum wage chosen for major city within relevant county. Oregon and New York state minimum wage law establish distinct regional minimum wage levels. The policy is controlled by the state legislature. Living wage values assumed to be for a single adult with no children receiving 81% of their income from wages.
Source: Family Budget Calculator living wage standards and EPI Minimum Wage Tracker.