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The Coffman Chronicle

New Report: 3 in 10 Bay Area Residents Can’t Afford Basic Needs

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Nov 20, 2025
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Nearly one-third of Bay Area residents cannot afford basic necessities like housing, food, and transportation, according to a new regional analysis reported by ABC7 News Bay Area. The report covers six counties—San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin—and shows that rising rents and everyday costs co…

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