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Half of British Columbians finding it hard to ‘make ends meet,’ poll finds

Housing, groceries and transportation some of the spending areas residents are most concerned about
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The majority of British Columbians in a March 2024 Research Co. poll say they’re spending more on groceries now than in 2020. In this file photo, a customer shops in a grocery store in Wheeling, Ill., Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

British Columbians are continuing to struggle with the costs of living, according to a recent poll.

Research Co. surveyed 800 B.C. adults earlier this month and found 48 per cent of them are having a moderately to very difficult time making ends meet.

Around two-thirds said they’re also finding it hard to put aside money or have any left over for leisure activities.

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About the Author: Jane Skrypnek

I'm a provincial reporter for Black Press Media after starting as a community reporter in Greater Victoria.
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