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 list is curated based on several criteria, including cost of living, housing, visas, healthcare, ease of integration, and climate.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
And that's clearly cost of living.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Those who move to New York or other big metro areas with similar aspirations may take steps to try to defray the high cost of living, Garrett said.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
The report notes that the state of local economies and the cost of living can influence how much extra money families have to spend on Christmas by year’s end.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
And that's clearly cost of living.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Those who move to New York or other big metro areas with similar aspirations may take steps to try to defray the high cost of living, Garrett said.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
The report notes that the state of local economies and the cost of living can influence how much extra money families have to spend on Christmas by year’s end.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 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 23 Dec. 2025.
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