New Latino Poll: Rising Costs Remain a Top Concern

The latest poll from The LIBRE Institute makes it clear that most Latino voters are laser-focused on one issue: the cost of living.

According to the poll, almost 9 out of 10 Latinos say inflation has hit their budgets.

The survey confirms what many of us have been hearing: Life isn’t getting cheaper.

Latino voters across America are worried about rising rents, paying for groceries, and keeping up with monthly bills.

It’s up to Washington whether they decide to listen to Latinos.

Housing: the big cost for Latino families

For most people, your rent or mortgage is the biggest expense in your monthly budget by far.

The median U.S. home price rose from $173,000 in 2010 to more than $414,000 in 2025.

So, it makes sense that most Latinos list housing costs as one of the top 2 things they’re most worried about.

And when housing becomes more expensive, that means that there’s less money to save, and less money to build your American Dream.

But housing isn’t the only bill putting pressure on families.

Families feel inflation at the grocery store

Latinos don’t need experts to tell them prices are higher; they see it every time they walk through the grocery store.

The poll found that 54% of Hispanic voters worry about paying for food and household items.

Every time food prices rise, families are forced to make difficult trade-offs.

Money that could go toward savings, education, or future goals instead goes toward covering basic necessities.

And the pressure doesn’t stop when families leave the grocery store.

One medical bill away from trouble

Health care is a source of big economic anxiety for Latino voters.

According to the poll, 83% of Hispanic voters say health care has become more expensive over the last year.

A routine doctor’s visit can turn into unexpected bills, while prescription costs keep going up, and premiums keep rising for millions of Latinos.

When energy prices go up, everything goes up

Almost 90% of Latinos say energy costs are too high, and they’re right.

Energy prices have risen around 20% since 2020, and higher utilities can create a big hole in the budget of Latino families across the country.

The first way it hurts our pockets is the most obvious: We have to pay way more than we used to on our utility bills.

But high energy prices wreak havoc on your personal finances in more ways than one.

Every time energy prices go up, everything goes up: Transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and the distribution of goods all become more expensive.

And companies will pass that cost to consumers.

We need solutions from Washington, not more barriers

Families are concerned about rising costs, and they’re ready for solutions that will bring the cost of living down.

At The LIBRE Initiative, we have the solutions that will help Americans make ends meet.

For housing, that means making it easier to build more homes. When red tape slows construction, families compete over fewer places to live — and prices rise.

For health care, it means giving patients more choices and more control. Families should be able to find care that fits their needs and their budgets.

For groceries, it means lowering the costs that show up throughout the supply chain — from energy and transportation to labor and regulations.

For energy, it means producing more reliable power here at home that lowers energy costs, helping the budgets of millions of families across the country.

The latest LIBRE Institute poll makes it clear that Latino families are focused on one simple goal: get prices down.

Look at the full poll here, and see what Latino families are worried about most.