Documenting the
cost of living.

Americans are paying more for everything. Whether it's groceries, rent, prescription drugs, child care, or utilities, the bills keep going up, and paychecks aren't keeping pace. For millions of families, making ends meet has gone from hard to impossible. This is the defining economic reality of American life right now, and it's not getting the attention it deserves.

Sh*t Costs Too Much is a new project of Defend America Action dedicated to documenting the real cost-of-living crisis facing American families. Through original research, fact sheets, and in-depth reports, we'll track what families are actually paying for the essentials, and where the system is failing them. Our microsite will serve as a one-stop resource for data, stories, and analysis on affordability across housing, health care, food, and more.

The high cost of living is an issue touching communities in every state, rural and urban alike. Our goal is to shine a light on what's driving prices up, who's bearing the burden, and what solutions are within reach. Behind every statistic are real Americans dealing with real problems, and we're going to ensure their stories are told.