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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On Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI data will be published, shedding light on inflationary trends and the cost of living.
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Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Republicans blast Harris' handling of economy Walz said Harris would prioritize lowering the cost of living for families and putting money back in people’s pockets.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump has promised to get the cost of living under control by shaking things up.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Republicans blast Harris' handling of economy Walz said Harris would prioritize lowering the cost of living for families and putting money back in people’s pockets.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump has promised to get the cost of living under control by shaking things up.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Cost of living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost%20of%20living. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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