Study: 1 in 3 Californians can't meet basic daily needs
Study conducted by the United Ways of California.
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and last updated 2021-07-21 16:41:33-04
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In the study "Struggling to Move Up: The Real Cost Measure in California 2021,' the organization determined that 1 in 3 families struggle financially to meet daily needs such as child care, rent and housing, transportation and healthcare. In addition, the study found that the situation affects Latino and Black households at a much higher rate.
The study goes on to show that "the share of families that struggle financially is 250 percent higher in California than what is factored in the federal governmentâs measure. It amounts to 3.5 million families who are unable to meet basic needs" in the state.