Cost Of Living Is Crushing Americans

New data shows just how heavily rising prices are weighing on Americans. In a Statista Consumer Insights survey of 7,326 U.S. adults conducted from January through July 2026, 53% named the high cost of living as one of the biggest challenges they currently face, more than double the share who cited mental health, physical health, or work-life balance at 26%, 26%, and 25% respectively. Housing and political or social issues tied at 18%, with age-related concerns and loneliness at 16% each. A separate Harris Poll survey for Quad found 74% of Americans now say price plays a bigger role in their shopping decisions than it did 12 months ago. Cost of living has become the defining pressure point for U.S. households. #CostOfLiving #Inflation #Economy 🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets. 🖥️ Want the same tools the pros use—without the $10K Bloomberg terminal? Benzinga Edge gives you real-time portfolio alerts, weekly stock picks, and pro-grade research in one command center. 👉 https://bit.ly/4unSKiB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📲 Follow us on socials @benzinga 🔔 Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⚠️ Disclaimer: Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.