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Income Up, But Affordability Still Strains | Yakima News
Census data reveals a record-high median household income of $87,460 — up 2.6% since 1967 — but rising costs for rent, groceries, and gas are still squeezing everyday budgets. Poverty dipped slightly to 10.2%, with child poverty hitting a record low at 13.4%. Full-time workers saw little wage growth overall, though women in those roles gained ground, closing the gender pay gap by 3.2%. And looming? New budget cuts could soon strip millions of food stamp and Medicaid access — watch this space. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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