UBI Cost Calculator
How much would Universal Basic Income actually cost? Adjust the parameters below and see the numbers in real time.
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Results
Annual Cost
$2.78T
% of Federal Budget
40.9%
of $6.8T baseline
Cost per Taxpayer/yr
$18,560
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