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Total ALICE households in Idaho according to the United for ALICE 2024 report. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed for people who are working, but are unable to meet needs.

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In Idaho, the number of homes living paycheck to paycheck is increasing
July 9, 2024 1:08 a.m.

In Idaho, the number of homes living paycheck to paycheck is increasing

The newest ALICE report shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who struggle with meeting housing, childcare, food, transportation, health care and technology needs.