standard of living

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Less than half of retirees surveyed said their standard of living is excellent or very good.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Here, the standard of living refers to the ability to afford goods and services as well as carry out household tasks and manage finances.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Nearly four million Londoners are living below the minimum income level to enjoy a decent standard of living, new research shows.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Catholics there were unhappy with their fate, even if, in the postwar period, they enjoyed a better standard of living than their coreligionists in the south.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

The most marked manifestation of the trend was an enhanced standard of living for Rad Lab scientists placed on the government payroll as consultants.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik