Survey: 87% of Americans say US faces a cost-of-living crisis
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A nationwide survey finds 87% of Americans believe the nation is in a cost-of-living crisis, with half struggling to pay bills or afford everyday necessities.
Nine in 10 Americans believe we’re in a “cost-of-living crisis,” according to new research.
The survey, which polled 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state and generation, revealed 87% agreed that the U.S. is in a “crisis” due to the lack of affordability.
This is visible in that half of Americans surveyed are struggling to pay their bills, like rent, on time each month (52%) or afford necessities, like groceries (50%).
And the cost-of-living crisis doesn’t appear to be going anywhere: almost eight in 10 (78%) said “everything” became more expensive in 2025, and 46% believe throughout 2026, things are going to become even less affordable.
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