Cost Of Living Still Americans' Top Worry; More Than Half Say Finances Are Getting Worse: Poll

Shoppers compare prices in a grocery store aisle as rising costs continue to squeeze household budgets and keep affordability at the center of financial concerns for many Americans. (Credit: AFP)

Americans continue to grapple with persistent cost pressures, with a new survey showing that affordability remains the single biggest financial concern for households across the country.

The latest Gallup poll, conducted from April 1 to April 15 among U.S. adults, showed that 31% of respondents identified inflation and high prices as the most important financial problem facing their families. Although lower than the 41% peak recorded in 2024, the figure remains among the highest seen in over two decades.