2018 election exit polls find that while 2/3 of voters think the national economy is in good shape, a similar proportion say their personal financial situation has not improved in the past two years.
Similar data from recent polling in Illinois points to rising prices as a likely culprit. 3/4 of voters say they are staying where they are or getting worse economically. 57% of these voters point to the high cost of living and housing as a top obstacle.