The wages required to reach the self-sufficiency standard set by Wider Opportunities for Women are two to four times the amount of the federal minimum wage.

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The self-sufficiency standard set by Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) often requires earnings that are two to four times the federal minimum wage, as it accounts for the real costs of living and working for families, including housing, childcare, food, transportation, and healthcare, which are usually higher than what the minimum wage can support.

The Wages Required to Reach the Self-Sufficiency Standard Set by Wider