"The city's True Cost of Living measure finds that about half of working-age households, roughly 1,298,212 households or nearly 3 million people, do not earn enough to meet basic needs."
"The study flags deep geographic and racial gaps, with the Bronx and parts of Brooklyn, including Brownsville and Ocean Hill, among the communities under the most pressure."
"Morales' segment pairs those top-line numbers with quick portraits of workers juggling rent, grocery bills and medical costs, while also highlighting local nonprofits that are pushing for policy fixes."
The True Cost of Living analysis reveals that nearly half of working-age households in NYC cannot meet basic needs, a 38% increase from previous reports. Geographic and racial disparities are evident, with communities like the Bronx and parts of Brooklyn facing the most pressure. The segment features personal stories of workers managing rent, food, and healthcare costs, while also highlighting local nonprofits advocating for policy changes to address these affordability issues.
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