Living Wage: What Does It Cost to Live in Bay Area?

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Making a living wage is out of reach for many Bay Area workers. Creative Commons image by Flickr user

By Todd Whitney, KALW Crosscurrents

KALW’s Todd Whitney researched what it really costs to live in the Bay Area. He and Ben Trefny sat down to check out the results.

Whitney: “So we’re talking nearly $33 an hour. Or you can think of it this way: That’s two adults earning nearly $17 an hour.” 

Listen to the complete story at KALW Crosscurrents. 

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