Bidenflation: U.S. Households Are Spending An Extra $11,400 Annually To Afford Basics | State Of The Union
The economic landscape in the United States is undergoing a significant shift, with households grappling with the impact of record-high inflation under the Biden administration. A recent report highlights that the average U.S. household needs an extra $11,434 annually to maintain their standard of living, attributing this necessity to the surge in inflation. Despite an increase in hourly pay, inflation has outpaced these gains, posing a challenge for families striving to make ends meet.
The rising costs are particularly pronounced in essential areas such as food, transportation, housing, and energy. Notably, households in the Mountain West region, encompassing states like Colorado, Utah, and Arizona, face the highest inflation rates. The report selects January 2021 as the baseline, emphasizing that it was the last time inflation was within historical norms. The combination of higher inflation rates and increased average household spending has resulted in these states bearing the brunt of the economic shift, with Colorado and Washington, DC, experiencing inflation costs higher than the national average………..
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