New UMBC Poll Finds that Marylanders Are Concerned About the Cost of Living

New UMBC poll finds that Marylanders are concerned about the cost of living

A new UMBC poll found that Marylanders are more concerned with affordability in the state.

UMBC Poll: Marylanders name cost of living, affordability biggest issues

In the latest poll from the UMBC Institute of Politics focused on the issues that are most important to Marylanders. Cost of living and affordability topped the list as residents shared what has become less affordable than a year ago.

Affordability tops concerns for Marylanders in UMBC poll

Affordability is the top concern for Marylanders, with 33% citing cost of living in a UMBC poll surveying 804 adults on key issues.

New UMBC Poll gauges Marylanders' opinions on affordability, quality-of-life

Affordability is the top issue on Marylanders’ minds, with many residents saying everyday expenses — from groceries to electricity — have become harder to manag

Poll: Anxiety high on economy

As gas prices top $4 per gallon in Maryland, a new poll out Tuesday morning shows a lot of anxiety about the economy. A UMBC Institute of Politics poll of 804 Maryland adults find 33% name cost of living, affordability and prices as the most important issue facing the state. Fifteen percent rank taxes, spending or the state budget as the most important issue, while 8% rank the economy or jobs as most important and 6% name energy or utility costs…

Pinched from all sides, Marylanders focus on the costs of everything

Marylanders in a new poll they are worried about increased costs of everything from gas for their cars to electricity for their homes and food on their table. (File photo by Evelin Ruelas/Cronkite News)Marylanders continue to feel pinched from all sides as costs rise. A poll released Tuesday by the Institute of Politics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County found that  pocketbook issues made up four of the top six issues for Maryland re…