The study, which analyzed the costs of basic goods and services, weekly earnings, and unemployment rates, ranks Fresno the last among 50 metro areas in both overall performance and leftover income. Leftover income, which means how much cash a median earner has left over after purchasing necessities each month, is a key measure the study looked at. For Fresno and other bottom-ranked cities, the figures for leftover income are negative. The report shows that the average household in Fresno region fell 21.5 percent short of affording necessities. The city ranks the first in terms of leftover income, as the average household had 25.4 percent of their income remaining after spending on necessities, according to the report.

Source: Daily Nation November 23, 2023 10:42 UTC