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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Portugal Portugal, with its sunny, warm weather, delicious food, and relatively low cost of living has long been one of the most popular destinations for Americans wanting to relocate abroad.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Overall, the standard cost of living generally rises due to inflation eating away at purchasing power, often outpacing income growth.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
The Bigger Picture The standard cost of living generally rises due to inflation eating away at purchasing power, often outpacing income growth.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Still, higher gasoline prices are weighing on American consumers already frustrated by the high cost of living.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Overall, the standard cost of living generally rises due to inflation eating away at purchasing power, often outpacing income growth.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
The Bigger Picture The standard cost of living generally rises due to inflation eating away at purchasing power, often outpacing income growth.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Still, higher gasoline prices are weighing on American consumers already frustrated by the high cost of living.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Cost of living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost%20of%20living. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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