Difference between living wage and minimum wage

Reflection # 4

• The federal minimum wage is $7.25, the minimum wage in California is currently $12 (rising by $1 per year to $15 in 2023). In recent years, many people have begun to campaign for a “living wage” guarantee rather than a “minimum wage” guarantee.
• Use this link to understand the difference between the two terms. http://www.howmoneywalks.com/living-wage-vs-minimum-wage-whats-the-difference/(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Calculate the “Living wage” for your city using this link

http://livingwage.mit.edu/

• Do you agree with a “minimum wage” or a “living wage”? Discuss how the minimum wage has impacted you, your friends, or your families food choices in LA.