Figure 1
Monthly family budgets in Washington, D.C., by family type, 2014
| Rent | Food | Child care | Transportation | Health care | Other necessities | Taxes | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One person | $1,176 | $271 | $0.00 | $482 | $227 | $699 | $655 | $3,510 |
| One parent, one child | $1,469 | $399 | $1,472 | $487 | $374 | $902 | $1,452 | $6,556 |
| One parent, two children | $1,469 | $584 | $2,597 | $487 | $521 | $992 | $2,020 | $8,669 |
| One parent, three children | $1,966 | $779 | $2,784 | $487 | $668 | $1,326 | $2,296 | $10,305 |
| Couple | $1,239 | $496 | $0 | $614 | $453 | $838 | $721 | $4,362 |
| Two parent, one child | $1,469 | $618 | $1,472 | $620 | $600 | $1,008 | $1,185 | $6,973 |
| Two parent, two children | $814 | $782 | $815 | $608 | $871 | $771 | $597 | $5,258 |
| Two parent, three children | $1,966 | $954 | $2,784 | $620 | $895 | $1,410 | $2,118 | $10,747 |
Source: Authors' analysis of Economic Policy Institute Family Budget Calculator
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