Charlotte readers sound off on rising costs

For your reading pleasure, here are some more responses to our Instagram poll: What made you say "Charlotte's getting expensive?"

• "Espresso martini at Indaco is $18 before tax and tip and is made with SMIRNOFF" - Holland M.
• "$500 vet bill for a couple shots and some generic meds" - Richard R.
• "Fresh market had a pack of ice cream sandwiches for $10." - Annie S.
• "$20 watermelons at the Yorkmont regional farmer's market!" - Tracy R.
• "Why is my morning lox and coffee $30" - Nike G.
• "$21 for 2 coffees" - Lauren S.
• "2 surfsides at gin mill ... being $32" - Isabelle C.
• "My gym went up 23%" - Taylor L.
• "A glass of Tequila at Monarch in uptown....$40" - Doug M.