An overview of affordability challenges in San José, focusing on basic monthly expenses that a typical household would experience, context on issues such as the expected costs a household may experience, comparisons to costs in other cities, the proportion of residents who may struggle to afford basic expenses, and how the City is involved in categories of expenses that residents may face.

Meeting: City Council Study Session - Improving Affordability for San Jose Residents

Meeting Time: November 16, 2026 at 1:16pm PST

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An overview of affordability challenges in San José, focusing on basic monthly expenses that a typical household would experience, context on issues such as the expected costs a household may experience, comparisons to costs in other cities, the proportion of residents who may struggle to afford basic expenses, and how the City is involved in categories of expenses that residents may face.

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Meeting: City Council Study Session - Improving Affordability for San Jose Residents

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