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Americans pay an average of $429.33 per month for all of their utility bills.
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California residents spend about $255 per month on electricity, alone.
Forbes Home and Energy Sage
The average rent in California ranges between $1,360 for a studio,
and $2,399 for a 4-bedroom,
while the median mortgate is $2,548 SoFi.com
“Many are struggling with the rising prices of gas, food and rent;
low-income people are
especially affected by inflation.” NPR
According to 2021 data,
the annual average cost of living in California is $53,082.
Bureau of Economic Analysis; SoFi.com
“Families with an incarcerated parent are more likely to experience homelessness and food insecurity.” UC Davis Research
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Official poverty thresholds do not take into account childcare costs, which have a large impact on disposable family income. UC Davis Research
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Millions of Americans hold jobs that trap them in a cycle of working hard while still unable to get ahead. Oxfam America.org
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