A new Marist poll shows New Yorkers have a bleak view of their state, with residents saying the economy is going down the tubes, the cost of living is unaffordable, and nearly 4 in 10 say they plan to move out in the next five years.

A majority of New Yorkers, 51%, said they think the state’s economy is getting worse, up from 29% in 2013. The poll found 30% of respondents say their financial picture will get worse, up from 17% in 2013.

In one important metric, 81% of New Yorkers said the cost of living in the state is either “not very affordable” or “not affordable at all,” up from 77% in 2011.

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