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In Lee and Harnett Counties, incomes well above the Federal Poverty Level are still far below what is necessary for families to meet their basic needs. The Self-Sufficiency Standard 2020 tracks the true cost of living facing North Carolina families today, differentiated by family type and where they live. It highlights the growing gap between sluggish wages and ever-increasing expenses, clearly illuminating the economic “crunch” experienced by…