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California's Six-Figure Salaries Now 'Low Income' Amid Housing Crisis

5/22/2025

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In California, the struggle for affordability intensifies as six-figure salaries are now considered "low income" in five Northern counties, including Santa Clara. With the state's housing department revealing sharp increases in low-income thresholds and looming cuts to social programs, residents grapple with soaring rents and relentless inflation, deepening the financial strain on families.

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In California, the struggle for affordability intensifies as six-figure salaries are now considered "low income" in five Northern counties, including Santa Clara. With the state's housing department revealing sharp increases in low-income thresholds and looming cuts to social programs, residents grapple with soaring rents and relentless inflation, deepening the financial strain on families.