And utility bills aren’t the only pain point. Everything from food and housing to transportation and healthcare has become more expensive. The overall consumer price index is up 25% since 2020.NEADA data also shows that residential electricity prices rose 27.9% between 2021 and 2025, while the average monthly residential bill jumped 28.8%.And while the social-media misstep has drawn plenty of attention, the broader reality remains: Electricity costs have surged, and utility pressure on households has intens ...