A recent survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau found that over 57% of Americans reported difficulty affording usual household expenses in the last week, highlighting the financial toll rising prices have on families.
In Washington State, 55.4% of households had difficulty paying for expenses in the last week, with 92.7% of adults reporting stress from rising prices, illustrating the significant economic pressures felt in the region.
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, goods and services are about 11.4% more expensive within U.S. metro areas than outside them, showcasing the disparity in living costs based on location.
In Washington State, goods and services were about 9.8% more expensive than the national average in 2022, demonstrating regional variations in the cost of living that affect household financial health.
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