Cost of living

How much households pay for everyday needs such as food, housing, energy, health care and child care, how fast prices rise and what drives them, and how far paychecks go.

Lower the cost of living and inflation

13 members
Kurt Alme
Senate · Montana · Republican
“Making Life More Affordable”
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“As a former Department of Revenue Director and Budget Director, Kurt balanced budgets to limit inflation and cut taxes to put money back into the pockets of Montanans – to make life more affordable.”
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“He is running for U.S. Senate to make life more affordable, make our communities safer, and protect our Montana way of life.”
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Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“And while Tax-Free Weekend is a saving grace for families in South Carolina to save money, we must do more to address the rising cost of living all year long, not just for 72 hours.”
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“U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews today rolled out policy priorities focused on lowering costs for working families in South Carolina, protecting public health, and restoring accountability in Washington.”
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Sherrod Brown
Senate · Ohio · Democrat
“Sherrod will fight to take on the rigged system, protect Ohioans’ jobs, and lower costs for working families.”
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“Ohioans deserve a senator who will make living and working in Ohio less expensive — but time and time again, Jon Husted has voted to raise costs for working families”
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Roy Cooper
Senate · North Carolina · Democrat
“I’m ready to be an independent voice for North Carolina focused on better paying jobs, affordable health care, protecting Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and just making stuff cost less.”
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“My campaign, and when I get to the U.S. Senate, is going to be about getting affordable health care for people and taking steps to make things cost less.”
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“While Michael Whatley cheers on Washington as they make things worse, I’ll be focused in the Senate on making life more affordable for North Carolinians.”
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Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“Abdul is running for Senate to end Donald Trump’s massive price hikes—including taking on Trump’s trade war with Canada and fighting to end the illegal, forever wars that are making life more expensive for Michigan families.”
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“In Washington, Abdul will fight to bring down costs, end Trump’s illegal, endless war in Iran, and make sure Michigan tax dollars go towards making life better for Michiganders.”
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“I’m running for Senate with a different approach: End the war. Invest Michigan tax dollars in Michigan. End dumb tariffs and bad trade deals. Make stuff here and life affordable again to lighten the load.”
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Adam Hamilton
Senate · Kansas · Democrat
“Lower Costs. Protect Healthcare. Listen to Kansas.”
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“Solving the Affordability and Opportunity Crisis: Addressing the high costs of food, energy, and healthcare that are straining Kansas families.”
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Kevin Hern
Senate · Oklahoma · Republican
“In Congress, I have remained committed to providing more economic opportunity and lower costs for all Americans.”
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Troy Jackson
Senate · Maine · Democrat
“I’ll bring that same fight to Washington so Mainers can afford the lives they work so hard to build.”
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“I’ve fought to lower prescription drug costs and feed kids at school. I’ll bring that same fight to Washington, lower people’s bills, and take on the corruption that shuts working people out.”
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“Lowering costs, protecting good paying jobs, and ensuring hard work pays off for all Mainers are central themes of his campaign for U.S. Senate.”
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Julia Letlow
Senate · Louisiana · Republican
“In the Senate, Julia will work alongside President Trump to keep the border secure, lower costs for working families, assert American energy dominance, protect parents' rights, defend election integrity, and fight for the people and industries that make Louisiana strong.”
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“Washington's spending addiction fueled inflation and made everyday life more expensive. It's time to bring costs down and help families keep more of what they earn.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“This spring, Chris Pappas for Senate rolled out its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire, a plan to tackle the affordability crisis, cut taxes for working families like Manny’s, and make it easier for Granite Staters to not only get by, but get ahead.”
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“He is fighting to lower costs, strengthen the middle class and ensure hardworking families have the opportunity not just to get by, but to get ahead.”
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“Chris Pappas is running for Senate to protect Granite Staters’ health care access and hard-earned benefits, stand up to corruption and special interests, and fight every day to make life more affordable for New Hampshire families.”
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“Chris Pappas is running for Senate to lower costs for New Hampshire families and small businesses and create a freer, fairer future for Granite Staters.”
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“Chris is fighting to lower costs for families and small businesses on everything from utilities to groceries and to make high-quality child care, health care, and housing more affordable and within reach for people across New Hampshire.”
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Juliana Stratton
Senate · Illinois · Democrat
“Making life more affordable will be one of Juliana’s key priorities at the federal level too.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Lowering What Texans Pay”
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“In the Senate, he’ll fight to bring both parties together to lower our costs – taking on the data centers driving up utility bills and ending the wars raising gas prices.”
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Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“The bottom line is, I know that costs are way too damn high, and as your next senator, I am absolutely committed, laser-focused, on bringing costs down.”
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“I want to make sure that the American dream is still accessible to every single person. That’s why I’m out there laser focused, a livable wage, affordable housing, affordable health care, driving down costs to the middle class.”
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“Ensuring every Iowan can afford the basics”
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“I’ll work to lower prices because that matters to him, and to me too.”
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“The bottom line is that I know costs are too damn high, and as your next Senator, I am going to bring them down. I will take on corruption in both parties to lower costs and make an economy that works for all of us, not just for the billionaires and the big corporations.”
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Lower health care and prescription drug costs

5 members
Roy Cooper
Senate · North Carolina · Democrat
“I’m ready to be an independent voice for North Carolina focused on better paying jobs, affordable health care, protecting Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and just making stuff cost less.”
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“My campaign, and when I get to the U.S. Senate, is going to be about getting affordable health care for people and taking steps to make things cost less.”
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Adam Hamilton
Senate · Kansas · Democrat
“Solving the Affordability and Opportunity Crisis: Addressing the high costs of food, energy, and healthcare that are straining Kansas families.”
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Troy Jackson
Senate · Maine · Democrat
“I’ve fought to lower prescription drug costs and feed kids at school. I’ll bring that same fight to Washington, lower people’s bills, and take on the corruption that shuts working people out.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“Chris is fighting to lower costs for families and small businesses on everything from utilities to groceries and to make high-quality child care, health care, and housing more affordable and within reach for people across New Hampshire.”
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Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“I want to make sure that the American dream is still accessible to every single person. That’s why I’m out there laser focused, a livable wage, affordable housing, affordable health care, driving down costs to the middle class.”
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Lower the cost of groceries and food

4 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“The comprehensive proposal lays out a four-pronged offensive to ease the financial strain on working families: expanding housing accessibility, strengthening child care infrastructure to support working parents, slashing energy and grocery bills at the checkout line, and equipping local communities with the regulatory firepower to push back against unchecked corporate data center encroachment.”
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Adam Hamilton
Senate · Kansas · Democrat
“Solving the Affordability and Opportunity Crisis: Addressing the high costs of food, energy, and healthcare that are straining Kansas families.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“Chris knows that seniors, veterans, parents, and children deserve affordable groceries. He’s fighting to restore funding for SNAP and pushing to roll back the Trump Administration’s blanket tariffs driving up costs.”
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“Chris is fighting to lower costs for families and small businesses on everything from utilities to groceries and to make high-quality child care, health care, and housing more affordable and within reach for people across New Hampshire.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“In the Senate, he’ll cut taxes for working people, cap credit card interest rates, and lower the cost of rent, groceries, utilities, and gas by making billionaires and giant corporations pay their fair share.”
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Make housing more affordable

4 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“The comprehensive proposal lays out a four-pronged offensive to ease the financial strain on working families: expanding housing accessibility, strengthening child care infrastructure to support working parents, slashing energy and grocery bills at the checkout line, and equipping local communities with the regulatory firepower to push back against unchecked corporate data center encroachment.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“Congressman Chris Pappas is running for U.S Senate to lower costs for Granite Staters, and he knows that hardworking families should not be priced out of the communities where they want to live and work. That’s why he’s championed legislation to combat the housing crisis in New Hampshire by expanding affordable housing, increasing housing supply, and helping first-time homebuyers get ahead.”
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“In the Senate, he will continue fighting to lower costs, expand housing opportunities, and make the dream of homeownership more attainable for families across New Hampshire.”
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“Chris is fighting to lower costs for families and small businesses on everything from utilities to groceries and to make high-quality child care, health care, and housing more affordable and within reach for people across New Hampshire.”
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“That’s why Chris Pappas for Senate has released its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire — a plan to tackle the most pressing economic issues facing people in the Granite State right now, from lowering utility costs for families to making housing more affordable.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“In the Senate, he’ll cut taxes for working people, cap credit card interest rates, and lower the cost of rent, groceries, utilities, and gas by making billionaires and giant corporations pay their fair share.”
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Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“I want to make sure that the American dream is still accessible to every single person. That’s why I’m out there laser focused, a livable wage, affordable housing, affordable health care, driving down costs to the middle class.”
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Lower energy costs, including gas and utility bills

4 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“The comprehensive proposal lays out a four-pronged offensive to ease the financial strain on working families: expanding housing accessibility, strengthening child care infrastructure to support working parents, slashing energy and grocery bills at the checkout line, and equipping local communities with the regulatory firepower to push back against unchecked corporate data center encroachment.”
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Adam Hamilton
Senate · Kansas · Democrat
“Solving the Affordability and Opportunity Crisis: Addressing the high costs of food, energy, and healthcare that are straining Kansas families.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“Chris is fighting to lower costs for families and small businesses on everything from utilities to groceries and to make high-quality child care, health care, and housing more affordable and within reach for people across New Hampshire.”
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“That’s why Chris Pappas for Senate has released its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire — a plan to tackle the most pressing economic issues facing people in the Granite State right now, from lowering utility costs for families to making housing more affordable.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“In the Senate, he’ll cut taxes for working people, cap credit card interest rates, and lower the cost of rent, groceries, utilities, and gas by making billionaires and giant corporations pay their fair share.”
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“In the Senate, he’ll fight to bring both parties together to lower our costs – taking on the data centers driving up utility bills and ending the wars raising gas prices.”
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End the wars that are raising prices

4 members
Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“Abdul is running for Senate to end Donald Trump’s massive price hikes—including taking on Trump’s trade war with Canada and fighting to end the illegal, forever wars that are making life more expensive for Michigan families.”
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“I’m running for Senate with a different approach: End the war. Invest Michigan tax dollars in Michigan. End dumb tariffs and bad trade deals. Make stuff here and life affordable again to lighten the load.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“We’ve got to work to unwind this damage in Washington. We need to end the war. We need to put policies on the table that will bring relief”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“In the Senate, he’ll fight to bring both parties together to lower our costs – taking on the data centers driving up utility bills and ending the wars raising gas prices.”
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Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“I think one of the best things we can do to lower costs is we’ve got to end this war in Iran.”
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“In the U.S. Senate, I’ll put an end to these forever wars that raise costs on working class Iowans.”
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Rein in government spending to bring down inflation

3 members
Kurt Alme
Senate · Montana · Republican
“As a former Department of Revenue Director and Budget Director, Kurt balanced budgets to limit inflation and cut taxes to put money back into the pockets of Montanans – to make life more affordable.”
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Harriet Hageman
Senate · Wyoming · Republican
“It is vital that we rein in spending. High inflation is a hidden tax on Americans at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and in every aspect of our lives.”
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Julia Letlow
Senate · Louisiana · Republican
“Reduce government spending that fuels inflation”
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Cut taxes for working families

3 members
Kurt Alme
Senate · Montana · Republican
“As a former Department of Revenue Director and Budget Director, Kurt balanced budgets to limit inflation and cut taxes to put money back into the pockets of Montanans – to make life more affordable.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“This spring, Chris Pappas for Senate rolled out its Tax Cuts and Lower Costs Blueprint for New Hampshire, a plan to tackle the affordability crisis, cut taxes for working families like Manny’s, and make it easier for Granite Staters to not only get by, but get ahead.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“In the Senate, he’ll cut taxes for working people, cap credit card interest rates, and lower the cost of rent, groceries, utilities, and gas by making billionaires and giant corporations pay their fair share.”
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Make child care more affordable

2 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“The comprehensive proposal lays out a four-pronged offensive to ease the financial strain on working families: expanding housing accessibility, strengthening child care infrastructure to support working parents, slashing energy and grocery bills at the checkout line, and equipping local communities with the regulatory firepower to push back against unchecked corporate data center encroachment.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“Chris is fighting to lower costs for families and small businesses on everything from utilities to groceries and to make high-quality child care, health care, and housing more affordable and within reach for people across New Hampshire.”
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Roll back tariffs to bring prices down

2 members
Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“Abdul is running for Senate to end Donald Trump’s massive price hikes—including taking on Trump’s trade war with Canada and fighting to end the illegal, forever wars that are making life more expensive for Michigan families.”
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“I’m running for Senate with a different approach: End the war. Invest Michigan tax dollars in Michigan. End dumb tariffs and bad trade deals. Make stuff here and life affordable again to lighten the load.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“Families in my district paid $1,700 more last year for everything they need as a result of these tariffs, so rolling back policies that are actively raising costs would be a good place to start.”
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“Chris knows that seniors, veterans, parents, and children deserve affordable groceries. He’s fighting to restore funding for SNAP and pushing to roll back the Trump Administration’s blanket tariffs driving up costs.”
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“Chris is also pushing back against Trump’s tariffs and corporate price gouging that are driving up the cost of everyday essentials like baby formula, car seats, and children’s clothing.”
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Crack down on corporations driving up prices

2 members
Adam Hamilton
Senate · Kansas · Democrat
“Successful businesses and entrepreneurs are key to Kansas’s success, but corporations should not be allowed to take advantage of hardworking families and taxpayers to boost profits while driving up the cost of living.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“Chris is also pushing back against Trump’s tariffs and corporate price gouging that are driving up the cost of everyday essentials like baby formula, car seats, and children’s clothing.”
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Raise wages

1 member
Josh Turek
Senate · Iowa · Democrat
“I want to make sure that the American dream is still accessible to every single person. That’s why I’m out there laser focused, a livable wage, affordable housing, affordable health care, driving down costs to the middle class.”
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Reverse the recent federal budget law and cuts that raised costs

1 member
Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“Chris knows that seniors, veterans, parents, and children deserve affordable groceries. He’s fighting to restore funding for SNAP and pushing to roll back the Trump Administration’s blanket tariffs driving up costs.”
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