Study says Kern second most affordable county in California, but costs still challenge families (bakersfield.com)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) 12/13/1712:01 AM

It’s no surprise to learn that the cost to live in Kern County is lower than many other places in California.

But a recent study by the non-partisan California Budget and Policy Center offers a twist on what locals already know about the place they live.

The study looked at the cost to support a family in California, breaking out data about each of the state’s counties.

A family living on minimum wage still can’t make enough to buy into the average family’s life, she said.

And that’s one of the concerns the study, titled “Making Ends Meet: How Much Does It Cost to Support a Family in California,” points out.

To read more of James Burger's article, please click here.

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