National Adults
Overall, would you describe the cost of living in <state of residence> for the average family as very affordable, affordable, not very affordable, or not affordable at all?
Very affordable Affordable Not very affordable Not affordable at all
Row % Row % Row % Row %
National Adults 6% 56% 30% 9%
Region Northeast 2% 40% 47% 11%
Midwest 7% 61% 27% 4%
South 7% 65% 20% 9%
West 5% 49% 35% 11%
Household Income Less than $50,000 6% 53% 30% 11%
$50,000 or more 6% 56% 32% 7%
Education Not college graduate 5% 53% 32% 10%
College graduate 7% 59% 28% 6%
Age Under 45 6% 57% 27% 9%
45 or older 5% 55% 32% 8%
Age 18 to 29 8% 60% 23% 8%
30 to 44 5% 54% 30% 11%
45 to 59 3% 55% 33% 8%
60 or older 7% 55% 30% 8%
Race White 5% 57% 32% 6%
Non-white 7% 54% 25% 15%
Gender Men 6% 57% 28% 9%
Women 5% 55% 32% 9%
Interview Type Landline 5% 55% 32% 8%
Cell Phone 7% 59% 24% 11%
Marist Poll National Adults: Interviews conducted June 15th through June 23rd, 2011, N=1003 MOE +/- 3%. Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.