Are you getting sticker shock when you pay for everyday goods and services, from a burger to a haircut to a new sofa? Almost nine in 10 U.S. adults (89 percent) say they’ve paid higher prices this year.
A July 2021 survey of 2,420 U.S. adults conducted by YouGov for Bankrate found that many Americans say recent price hikes have hit their wallets hard, and older consumers have felt the squeeze more than younger ones.
These are the top three categories in which consumers reported higher prices:
