Costs Rising: AAPI Community Feels the Pinch

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community is feeling the heat of rising costs more than most. A recent poll shows that nearly half of AAPI adults want the government to tackle inflation and affordability head-on. This is a bigger deal for them than it is for the general public, where only about one-third of adults are as worried. Living in high-cost areas like California and New York doesn't help. Many AAPI adults are juggling mortgages, daycare, and everyday expenses. For some, like Kevin Tu, buying a home and preparing for a new baby is a balancing act. He's worried about how he'll manage childcare costs along with his mortgage and living expenses.Health care is another big concern. Nearly half of AAPI adults want the government to focus on this issue. High costs are pushing some, like Srilasya Volam, to consider medical tourism. It's often cheaper for her family to fly to India for medical procedures than to pay for them in the U. S. The poll also found that AAPI adults are losing confidence in the government's ability to make progress on these issues. This is a growing concern, as the community continues to face financial challenges.