Everyday Items Now a Luxury? Montanans Struggle with Rising Costs

The price of everything from gasoline to groceries has been steadily on the rise, and the rising costs have forced many Montana residents to think twice about the everyday items that they buy online and at the grocery store. Several Montana families are feeling the financial pinch, and have had to sacrifice in order to simply get by. What items are Montanans cutting back on the most?

Rising Costs Force Montanans to Cut Back on Everyday Items

Times are tough for a lot of people in Montana. In some cities, residents can barely afford to pay for basic necessities like food and rent. Housing prices in the state have skyrocketed and become out of reach for hopeful homebuyers, or people looking for a place to rent. Employers in Montana are struggling to find ways to pay employees enough to keep them around.

Americans recently shared a few items they've been forced to give up in an article on the Buzzfeed website. Many people said they've had to cut back on going out to eat and taking their families on vacation. Instead of buying name brand items, many have opted for generic brands instead.

Get our free mobile app

5 Everyday Items Too Expensive For Montanans to Buy

Remember when you used to get a cart full of groceries for $100? Those days seem like a distant memory. Regardless of where you go, you can't escape how expensive practically everything has become. What items have become too expensive for you to buy? Send us a message on our radio station app and let us know!