Indicate whether each of the following is used in the calculation of the official poverty measure, the Supplemental Poverty Measure, or both.(2 points)

Question

Official Poverty Measure Supplemental Poverty Measure Both
housing costs

food costs

utilities costs

clothing costs

Answer 1

Here’s the categorization for each of the items in relation to the Official Poverty Measure (OPM) and the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM):

1. Housing costs

   • Official Poverty Measure: No
   • Supplemental Poverty Measure: Yes
   • Both: No

2. Food costs

   • Official Poverty Measure: Yes
   • Supplemental Poverty Measure: Yes
   • Both: Yes

3. Utilities costs

   • Official Poverty Measure: No
   • Supplemental Poverty Measure: Yes
   • Both: No

4. Clothing costs

   • Official Poverty Measure: Yes
   • Supplemental Poverty Measure: Yes
   • Both: Yes

In summary:

• Housing costs: Supplemental Poverty Measure
• Food costs: Both
• Utilities costs: Supplemental Poverty Measure
• Clothing costs: Both