Survey: Affordability Crisis Fuels Pessimism in Baltimore Metro

A new Baltimore Metropolitan Council pulse survey shows people in the region are pessimistic about the economy and cost of living.

55% of respondents said the economy in their area was fair or poor, up from 51% in September 2024.

And while the split remained about 50-50 for how people felt about their personal family finances, nearly 3 in every 4 respondents agreed with the statement “For my family, our income is not keeping pace with rising costs.”

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