American households struggle as inflation continues - new survey

Sep 21, 2022

As inflation remains at the highest level in more than 40 years, millions of Americans are facing financial hardship due to rising consumer prices. Image: Unsplash/ Frederick Warren

Felix Richter

Data Journalist, Statista

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A bar chart showing inflation causing hardship for majority of US households.

40% of Americans with household income above $90,000 now say they're facing financial hardship due to inflation. Image: Statista

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