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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His previous contract included the same cost of living increase with an annual salary of $185,000.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The big issues coming up in the campaign are housing and the cost of living in New York, as well as public safety and education, NPR's Sarah Ventre says.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 June 2025
But Cate mentioned obvious areas of interest such as housing, infrastructure, regulations, taxes and fees, trade and the overall cost of living.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
However, the Golden State is known for its high cost of living and aggressive tax rates, Ekoniak told U.S. News & World Report.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The big issues coming up in the campaign are housing and the cost of living in New York, as well as public safety and education, NPR's Sarah Ventre says.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 June 2025
But Cate mentioned obvious areas of interest such as housing, infrastructure, regulations, taxes and fees, trade and the overall cost of living.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
However, the Golden State is known for its high cost of living and aggressive tax rates, Ekoniak told U.S. News & World Report.
—Fernanda Galan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
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“Cost of living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost%20of%20living. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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