What is Self Sufficiency? This Calculator includes a variety of
resources, including the Self Sufficiency Standard. The Self
Sufficiency Standard measures how much income is needed for a
family of a given composition - ranging from a one person
household to a large family - in a given place, to adequately
meet its basic needs without any public or private assistance.
Using the Calculator you can look at your overall budget, see
the Self Sufficiency Standard cost-of-living approximation for
your family type, and learn about resources that can assist you
in planning and making progress toward economic Self Sufficiency
The Self Sufficiency Calculator can help you: - Plan and develop
career goals so you can work towards a better paying job. -
Decide if a job you are considering will pay enough to meet your
family's needs. - Determine if you might be eligible for public
benefits that can help with expenses like health care or child
care. - Test and compare different work or living options and
see how they affect y