The fact that its not enough to live on combines two things, to varying amounts - The prices of their needs are high enough that they can't afford them (given

The fact that its not enough to live on combines two things, to varying amounts - The prices of their needs are high enough that they can't afford them (given the amount they make) - The amount they make is low enough that they can't afford their needs Its reasonable to attack both issues, not just the one.