BUSINESSJun 16 · 23:10 UTCNY POSTBianca Zalben

Shocking salary to qualify for being low income in Orange County revealed

Orange County's new poverty line requires a high income to qualify as low-income, as set by the state's 2026 income limits. The updated thresholds highlight the rising cost of living in the area.

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