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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Jeffries added that the rising cost of living is already straining households and argued the conflict is now driving energy costs even higher.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
But Democrats picked up momentum on the issue in 2025 races with messaging centered on cost of living, including sizable wins in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races.
—Mary Ramsey
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
As cities grow and demand for services and housing rises, the cost of living also surges.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
As the cost of living rises, many parents in underserved communities are required to work multiple jobs to meet basic needs, which limits the time available for active parenting and guidance.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
But Democrats picked up momentum on the issue in 2025 races with messaging centered on cost of living, including sizable wins in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races.
—Mary Ramsey
april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
As cities grow and demand for services and housing rises, the cost of living also surges.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
As the cost of living rises, many parents in underserved communities are required to work multiple jobs to meet basic needs, which limits the time available for active parenting and guidance.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Cost of living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost%20of%20living. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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