Orange County families are working hard, but it shouldn’t be this hard to get by

This week, United Ways of California released the latest Real Cost Measure in California report, offering a clear look at what it actually costs to live in our communities. Unlike the federal poverty measure, which has often been criticized for being outdated, the Real Cost Measure looks at the true costs of housing, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare, and taxes. The findings are eye-opening and confirm what many people have been feeling for a long time.
In Orange County, the Real Cost