Variation in the components of Los Angeles family budgets, by family size, 2013
One parent, one child
| 1 parent 1 child | |
|---|---|
| Housing | 27.2% |
| Food | 7.8% |
| Child care | 13.4% |
| Transportation | 8.8% |
| Health care | 7.6% |
| Other necessities | 16.9% |
| Taxes | 18.2% |
Two parents, two children
| Two parents, two children | |
|---|---|
| Housing | 22.7% |
| Food | 12.7% |
| Child care | 14.6% |
| Transportation | 9.5% |
| Health care | 12.6% |
| Other necessities | 17.1% |
| Taxes | 10.8% |
Source: EPI analysis of EPI Family Budget Calculator (2015, forthcoming)