Poll shows most North Carolinians concerned about rising prices, everyday expenses

By: Greg Childress

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 558

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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North Carolina residents of all political stripes are worried about higher prices and say they’re having difficulty affording regular monthly expenses, according to a recent Catawba-YouGov poll.

Sixty-three percent of North Carolina residents said prices are higher than a year ago. Meanwhile, 15% said prices are lower, with 22% saying they are the same.

About 40% of Republicans said prices are higher than when Trump took office. A much higher percentage of Democrats — 83% …

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