Marylanders cite affordability, cost of living as top issue in new UMBC poll

Affordability is the top issue on Marylanders’ minds, with many residents saying everyday expenses, from groceries to electricity, have become harder to manage over the past year, according to a new UMBC Poll. The UMBC Poll surveyed 804 Maryland adults from Tuesday, March 17 to Sunday, March 22, 2026. Of those surveyed, 731 indicated they were registered voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points for the full sample and plus or minus 3.6 points for registered voters. MORE: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/new-umbc-poll-gauges-marylanders-opinions-on-affordability-quality-of-life _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOXBaltimore/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOXBaltimore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-H-L8u8PzzgdAzBLrqU6PQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxLnRTTQfTjGrLqJJqi6qgKfY_LR70Q7y For more information, visit https://foxbaltimore.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 410.467.5595 WBFF is a Maryland-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. #news #trending #breakingnews #Baltimore #Maryland #fyp #foryou #recommended #suggested #watch