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Five states stand out with the highest percentage of residentscutting back on essential expenses to cover utility costs.
Mississippi also ranked among the top states where people risk unsafe or unhealthy temperatures in their homes.
Furthermore, 29.4% have been unable to pay their bill at least once in 2024.
Electricity in Alabama doesnt come cheap.
The states hot summers and essential use of air conditioning make electricity a non-negotiable cost for many families.
This is largely due to heavy energy usage, especially in the sweltering summer months.
With energy demand high and incomes relatively low, the financial strain continues across the state.
Its the only non-Southern state in this top-five list.
The Bottom Line
Across these five states,rising energy costsare forcing families to make difficult trade-offs.
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