Americans struggle as health care costs consume more income

Jun 1, 2026, 9:08 PM20

(Update: Jun 2, 2026, 2:00 AM)

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Americans struggle as health care costs consume more income

A WalletHub report reveals that health care costs are consuming a larger share of income for many Americans.
Alaska has the highest health care spending at 10.08 percent of median income, while Utah has the lowest at 5.11 percent.
The rising costs are forcing many to delay or forgo necessary medical care, highlighting the need for policy changes.

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