# US voters cite rising cost of living as top concern

Rising living costs are a top concern for US voters, with BBC Business reporting anecdotal accounts of severe hardship, including people eating cat food. The issue is likely to shape voter priorities and political debate as affordability pressures grow.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwly0eev3m44o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:25:51 GMT