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Updated livable wage report shows local basic-wage shortfalls; childcare costs exceed housing in parts of region
Summary
Region 9 presented its updated livable wage report, localized by county. The report shows basic-expenditure hourly wages required in communities across the region, highlights childcare as a major cost, and illustrates pressures on housing, workforce and public assistance usage.
Region 9 staff presented an updated livable wage report, prepared every two years and localized using county-level housing and childcare costs and the Colorado consumer price index.
Region 9 staff summarized the methodology: the report uses a self-sufficiency budget to estimate what a household needs to cover basic expenses including housing, health insurance, food, clothing and childcare. Staff said some small communities that cannot obtain goods locally (Rico, Dove Creek, Silverton) receive a mileage allowance to cover travel to…
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