The cost of living in North Carolina, specifically in Durham, has been increasing over the years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, North Carolina's cost of living is higher than the national average. This affects everyone but affects low-income families more, which makes it hard for people to afford basic things such as housing, food, healthcare and transportation. This causes people to not be able to keep on paying for their needs because they are too expensiveWe need to make a change and make it known to the state governors and representatives to lower the prices so that the residents can live more affordably. Please sign this petition if you believe everyone should not have to sacrifice themselves just to live comfortably in North Carolina.