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Poll Reveals 63% of North Carolinians Face Rising Costs

2/9/2026

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A Catawba-YouGov poll of 1,000 North Carolina residents conducted January 13–22 shows 63% report higher costs than last year.
Democrats, independents, and Republicans report different levels of agreement: 83%, 62%, and 40% say prices are higher.
Affordability issues, including housing, groceries, and healthcare, affect daily life, with nearly two-thirds saying cars are unaffordable and 53% citing energy costs.
Political analyst Michael Bitzer notes these concerns could influence upcoming midterm elections.

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A Catawba-YouGov poll of 1,000 North Carolina residents conducted January 13–22 shows 63% report higher costs than last year.
Democrats, independents, and Republicans report different levels of agreement: 83%, 62%, and 40% say prices are higher.
Affordability issues, including housing, groceries, and healthcare, affect daily life, with nearly two-thirds saying cars are unaffordable and 53% citing energy costs.
Political analyst Michael Bitzer notes these concerns could influence upcoming midterm elections.