Equivalisation allows comparisons to be made of individuals of different ages from different sized households.
Step of equivalisationExample household: a coupleExample household: a couple with 2 children under 14Example household: a single person Each household member is given a standard weighting which is summed together0.67 (first adult) + 0.33 (second adult) = 10.67 (first adult) + 0.33 (second adult) + 0.2 (child under 14) + 0.2 (child under 14) = 1.40.67 (first adult) Weekly net income before equivalisation£300 ÷ 1£300 ÷ 1.4£300 ÷ 0.67 Weekly net income after equivalisation£300£214£448 What equivalisation means for the householdA couple with no children is the reference pointIncome has decreased as a couple with children need a higher income to enjoy the same living standardIncome has increased as a single person needs a lower income to enjoy the same living standard Key
IndividualScore value First adult0.67 Other adult0.33 Children 14 yrs and over0.33 Children under 14 yrs0.2