Basic Economic Security Calculator
Mississippi's Basic Economic Security Tables calculate how much a working family needs to cover basic monthly expenses and build modest savings for retirement and emergencies. Using the Basic Economic Security Calculator, individuals select a county, family type and monthly savings preferences to see how much families require for economic security.
After reviewing the budget of expenses and savings, scroll down to the calculator’s Wage Tool. Using the tool, select different job categories to explore occupations, county-level wages and the education needed to move towards that job opportunity.
To use the calculator, select the following from the drop boxes and check boxes:
1) County of Residence
2) Family Type (1 adult or 2 adult)
3) Number of Children
4) Age of each Child (infant 0-1, preschool 2-5, school age 6-12, teenager 13-17)
5) Monthly Savings preferences.
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