The typical household in California has far more wealth than in the rest of the nation, but the state faces a staggering wealth gap — those near the top claim a net worth 100 times that of those at the bottom.

The median net worth of California households is $288,000, compared to just $180,000 nationwide, according to a new report by the Public Policy Institute of California analyzing residents’ assets and debts and the increasing efforts to help them build wealth.

Californians have more wealth largely due to the state’s abundance of well-paying jobs and the high value of residents’ homes, which are often their largest assets. Other key assets include savings and investment accounts, vehicle equity and retirement funds.

But at the same time, the state’s strong economy has fueled a growi

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