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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While Florida remains a retirement haven, many seniors are now considering spending their golden years in the Midwest, where certain communities offer a lower cost of living.
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Just 34% of the public approve of his policies on inflation and the cost of living, with 62% disapproving.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Economic factors play a large role in this, with the cost of living, housing, student loan debt, and childcare being important considerations.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Likewise, another survey cited by the news outlet shows that even though voters were 11-points more likely to blame Republicans for the shutdown, those same voters gave the GOP a 2-point lead on handling inflation and the cost of living.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Just 34% of the public approve of his policies on inflation and the cost of living, with 62% disapproving.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Economic factors play a large role in this, with the cost of living, housing, student loan debt, and childcare being important considerations.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Likewise, another survey cited by the news outlet shows that even though voters were 11-points more likely to blame Republicans for the shutdown, those same voters gave the GOP a 2-point lead on handling inflation and the cost of living.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Cost of living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost%20of%20living. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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