cost of living
noun phrase
: the cost of purchasing those goods and services which are included in an accepted standard level of consumption
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The proposal highlights Hochul's focus on affordability, reflecting broader concerns over the rising cost of living across the state.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Republican Jeff Gonzalez won a seat in the Assembly by focusing on the high cost of living and building alliances with Democrats.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Chief among these is the skyrocketing cost of living.
—Rigel Robinson, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
At Hann's farm, staff wages have gone up from about $10 per hour to between $16 and $20 per hour as workers have asked for more pay to keep up with the cost of living.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Republican Jeff Gonzalez won a seat in the Assembly by focusing on the high cost of living and building alliances with Democrats.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Chief among these is the skyrocketing cost of living.
—Rigel Robinson, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
At Hann's farm, staff wages have gone up from about $10 per hour to between $16 and $20 per hour as workers have asked for more pay to keep up with the cost of living.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Cost of living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost%20of%20living. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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