Household budget

We’re digging into what’s actually driving higher prices across the major buckets in a household budget. Understanding why costs are rising is the first step to bringing them down.

Household budget from the Kitchen Table Project
Household budget from the Kitchen Table Project
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Household Budget Resources

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Household Budget

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A detailed infographic titled 'It has gotten harder to afford the basics over the last year and a half,' showing increased monthly costs for families over 18 months with a table of expenses from January 2025 and 2026, including rent, healthcare, daycare, groceries, utilities, gas, car payments, and school supplies, along with a sticky note listing grocery prices and a line of text about the impact of rising costs. The bottom includes questions about potential emergencies and major expenses with linked cost estimates, a website URL, and a note about a policy pop-up.

National Survey Results

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