State-by-state (and D.C.) breakdown. Data: Household Pulse Survey; Note: Includes households where it has been somewhat or very difficult to pay for usual household expenses in last seven days; Map: Jacque Schrag/Axios
When it comes to everyday expenses, fewer DMV residents are having a hard time making ends meet — compared to much of the country.
Why it matters: Consumers have been dealing with rising prices — but those in some areas are getting hit harder.
By the numbers: Nearly 30% of D.C. metro residents report having difficulty paying for usual household expenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey between late June and late July.
Between the lines: The D.C. metro — a big area including NoVa, Maryland suburbs, and some exurbs from the tip of West Virginia — fares better than some other metropolitan areas.
For example: Philadelphia metro (32.9%), New York (39%) and Boston (27%).
On the other end, the states with the highest percentage of adults who say they're having trouble affording their basic needs: Mississippi (49.5%), Alabama (45.5%) and West Virginia (43.5%).