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How Much Does It Cost To Raise A Family In San Diego?

A single individual in San Diego needs to earn an average salary of $34,253 to make ends meet while a family of four with two working parents needs to earn $82,208.

Written by Marissa CabreraTom FudgePatty LanePeggy Pico/KPBS


An analysis by the California Budget Project shows covering basic living expenses are a challenge for many Californians.

The report titled, "Making Ends Meet: How Much Does It Cost To Raise A Family in California?", provides a detailed estimate at the income needed to support a family with the basic necessities such as housing, utilities and child care.

According to the CBP report, a single individual in San Diego needs to earn an average salary of $34,253 to make ends meet while a family of four with two working parents needs to earn $82,208.

The report finds that in many cases, the budgets require an hourly wage that is above what many workers actually make.

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Today, we'll examine some of the key challenges keeping working families from making ends meet in San Diego.

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