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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Arizona is consistently ranked as one of the top states for retirement due to its sunny climate and relatively low cost of living.
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Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Panama attracts Americans with a lower cost of living and property taxes, along with a variety of financial incentives and discounts on utilities, airline tickets, and medical services.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
For millennials, issues such as climate change and college debt are top of the agenda alongside the day-to-day cost of living struggles.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Greece Greece is not only a popular vacation spot, but also an appealing destination for remote workers seeking sunshine on the Mediterranean coast, a slower pace, and lower cost of living.
—Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
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Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Panama attracts Americans with a lower cost of living and property taxes, along with a variety of financial incentives and discounts on utilities, airline tickets, and medical services.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
For millennials, issues such as climate change and college debt are top of the agenda alongside the day-to-day cost of living struggles.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Greece Greece is not only a popular vacation spot, but also an appealing destination for remote workers seeking sunshine on the Mediterranean coast, a slower pace, and lower cost of living.
—Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cost of living
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“Cost of living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost%20of%20living. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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