California’s high cost of living places state near — but not at — the top in poverty rates
California now ranks second in the nation for cost-adjusted poverty rates, falling from the top position. The state's high cost of living continues to influence these statistics. Political rivals are expected to use this ranking in future campaigns involving Governor Gavin Newsom.
California no longer leads the nation in cost-adjusted poverty; it's No. 2. Rivals will likely weaponize that status anyway should Gov. Gavin Newsom run for president.
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