> living wage should represent the minimum a person needs to get by in our modern world.

I think it depends on what we intend on doing with living wage as a measure. Typically I see it called out as a safety net minimum for what people should make. Frequently mentioned as a floor for minimum wage talks.

So if it’s a baseline then it should be the minimum. If It’s some median target then that’s different.

I don’t think it’s useful to have a median target because it’s so arbitrary depending on individual circumstances and desires.