cost of living
Example Sentences
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But for the country’s counterparts—Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain—tourism is the focus of protests by locals because overtourism is driving up the cost of living and crowding them out of their homes.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
But the move has attracted criticism in Singapore where there is deep concern about job security and the rising cost of living.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
I would also appreciate a comparison of California versus Alaska and Texas from an overall retirement perspective, including income taxes, sales taxes, cost of living, housing, and other significant expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Both of our children live in Southern California, where I estimate our cost of living would be roughly 20% higher.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
“We want you to organize a committee against the high cost of living ...” “The high cost of living?”
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
