America's Cost-of-Living Crisis: Food Prices Up 31% Since 2019, Is the American Dream Fading?
The cost of living in the United States continues to weigh heavily on households, with government data showing food prices have risen by 31% between 2019 and 2025. Many Americans say they're cutting back on groceries, switching to cheaper brands, shopping across multiple stores, and reducing overall spending as higher prices strain household budgets.
