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A male and female presenting individual sitting at a table, each with a cup of coffee, with a computer appearing to work on something related to money. A male and female presenting individual sitting at a table, each with a cup of coffee, with a computer appearing to work on something related to money.

2023 Real Cost Measure Interactive Dashboard

The Real Cost Measure

Bay Area Impact Analysis By County

 

We have been working to alleviate poverty across our eight‐county region for a century. We invite you to learn more about our work, our relationships.

 

A young female presenting individual with their hair tied up, a gray long sleeve shirt and orange vest, and a pin that says 'volunteer'.

Alameda County

116,630 individuals are experiencing food insecurity in Alameda County alone.

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Two young female presenting individuals wearing black shirts with United Way Bay Area branding smiling at the camera.

Contra Costa County

27,709 renter-households with low incomes DO NOT have access to an affordable home.

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A female presenting individual holding their child who has their hand dipped in paint and is placing their handprint on a white sheet that has the words 'everyone belongs' on it.

Marin County

40,404 households in Marin County spend more than 30% of household income on rent.

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A family of five comprised of two female presenting individuals and three male presenting individuals walking down a path in what appears to be a park.

Napa County

Full-time income for workers in low-wage jobs decreased 10% between 2000 and 2019, while high-wage job income increased 13%.

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A number of individuals around a table wearing Golden State Warriors jerseys in front of a banner that says 'United Way Bay Area Live United' in what appears to be a basketball arena.

San Francisco County

A typical family of four needs $127,332 just to meet basic needs. The median income for SF residents is $119,136.

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Two individuals in white shirts with the word 'volunteer' on them putting together items in a bag.

San Mateo County

33,374 individuals have been served through UWBA programs – that’s nearly twice the seating capacity of the Chase Center.

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Three individuals leaning over boxes in winter clothing and bright yellow vests.

Santa Clara County

27,400 children are experiencing food insecurity.

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A male presenting individual speaking into a microphone facing left.

Solano County

54,584 households are housing burdened, spending more than 30% of household income on rent.

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