Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The cost of living in America is getting completely out of control in 2026. From groceries, rent, mortgages, insurance, utilities, and everyday bills, Americans are feeling the pressure like never before. In this video, we look at why the cost of living crisis in America keeps getting worse, what people are noticing, and how inflation, housing costs, and rising prices are pushing families to the limit.
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Chapters
0:00 The cost of living is out of control
1:20 Your Comments ❤️
3:35 Livable Wage in 2026
6:20 You can't make $30/hr and survive
8:18 Being poor is more expensive
9:20 Daycare is as much as my mortgage
10:22 The economy is strong for who?
11:30 Can't even get hired at McDonalds
12:25 What is really going on?!
14:05 Middle class struggling to buy basics
14:50 Working adults can't afford to move out
16:09 $114 groceries for one dinner!
16:59 Working full time and BROKE
18:52 Gen Z priced out of home ownership
22:00 Working class has no political representation
23:02 Living in poverty & mental health
27:05 $600/mo increase in my health insurance
Business Email: katieraisingwildflowers@gmail.com
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The cost of living in America is getting completely out of control in 2026. From groceries, rent, mortgages, insurance, utilities, and everyday bills, Americans are feeling the pressure like never before. In this video, we look at why the cost of living crisis in America keeps getting worse, what people are noticing, and how inflation, housing costs, and rising prices are pushing families to the limit.
#costoflivingcrisis #inflation #wealthgap #money #finance #debt #preparedness #middleclass #workingclass #costofliving #povertyinamerica #LowIncomeLife #AmericaLied #escapeamerica #leavingamerica #raisingwildflowers
*If you’re ready to stop just surviving and start building financial freedom — I made this for you.*
A 20-week financial literacy curriculum based on 8 powerful money books. raising-wildflowers.com/courses-curriculum/p/financial-literacy-curriculum
*buy me a coffee:* ko-fi.com/raisingwildflowers
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCpqeQfTMn6ac3LjmBGjlxCw/join
*Filming Gear* (affiliate links)
DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Vlogging Camera amzn.to/4hFrV3C
DJI Mic 2 Wireless amzn.to/43flU8O
Insta360 Action Camera amzn.to/4o6IlFo
Electronics Bag amzn.to/3DKZUZB
Portable Charger Power Bank amzn.to/4nF3Jlf
Chapters
0:00 The cost of living is out of control
1:20 Your Comments ❤️
3:35 Livable Wage in 2026
6:20 You can't make $30/hr and survive
8:18 Being poor is more expensive
9:20 Daycare is as much as my mortgage
10:22 The economy is strong for who?
11:30 Can't even get hired at McDonalds
12:25 What is really going on?!
14:05 Middle class struggling to buy basics
14:50 Working adults can't afford to move out
16:09 $114 groceries for one dinner!
16:59 Working full time and BROKE
18:52 Gen Z priced out of home ownership
22:00 Working class has no political representation
23:02 Living in poverty & mental health
27:05 $600/mo increase in my health insurance
Business Email: katieraisingwildflowers@gmail.com
✋ Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.










