A recent U.S. Census Bureau survey reveals that 45.6% of Americans are very stressed about recent price increases, predominantly due to inflation. Interestingly, the stress linked to inflation often exceeds actual price hikes of goods. This psychological effect on consumers indicates a preference for lower prices over increased purchasing power. The survey highlights varying stress levels across states, with Kentucky reporting high stress at 56.6% while North Dakota exhibits lower stress levels at 36.2%. This uneven distribution suggests some states are outliers in consumer stress regarding inflation.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 45.6% of Americans are very stressed out about recent price increases.
Increases in stress due to inflation often outpace actual increases in the cost of goods and services.
Inflation is stressing Americans out by varying degrees across the country, with 56.6% of residents in Kentucky affected compared to 36.2% in North Dakota.
Some particularly stressed-out states stand as outliers, showing a disconnect between stress levels and actual price increases.
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