The cost of living in America’s Finest City is financially frustrating for Britni Mugoya, even though she and her husband, combined, make more than $100,000 a year.

"Even with the increases, I make more money, but now I’m spending more money,” laughed Mugoya. “So, it’s like you can’t get ahead. You just make enough to get by."

Times are tight for a lot of people. According to a new report from the United Ways of California , 307,000 households in San Diego County — or 31% — don’t earn enough money to cover basic living expenses, which includes things like housing, child care, food, transportation and health care.

While the report shows the federal poverty line in San Diego County is $30,900 a year, the Real Cost Measure report shows the amount of money a household of two adults with t

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