Monthly family budgets in St. Louis, Mo., by family type, 2013 (2012 dollars)
| Taxes | Other necessities | Health care | Transportation | Child care | Food | Housing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One parent, one child | $423.28 | $306.93 | $989.47 | $479.96 | $550.53 | $368.94 | $830.00 |
| One parent, two children | $455.30 | $352.18 | $1,394.62 | $479.96 | $958.99 | $545.69 | $830.00 |
| One parent, three children | $592.12 | $464.96 | $1,454.65 | $479.96 | $1,367.45 | $735.25 | $1,081.00 |
| Two parents, one child | $339.87 | $365.53 | $1,396.97 | $607.16 | $550.53 | $597.87 | $830.00 |
| Two parents, two children | $377.14 | $405.43 | $1,457.01 | $607.16 | $958.99 | $753.70 | $830.00 |
| Two parents, three children | $551.36 | $512.46 | $1,517.05 | $607.16 | $1,367.45 | $920.79 | $1,081.00 |
Source: Authors' analysis of Economic Policy Institute Family Budget Calculator