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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Economists also believe other factors contribute to population, including social policy and cost of living.
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Dec. 2025
But the high cost of living and lack of jobs put that dream out of reach.
—Mark Banchereau, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025
Advertisement Then there’s the stubbornly high cost of living.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 28 Dec. 2025
The list is curated based on several criteria, including cost of living, housing, visas, healthcare, ease of integration, and climate.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Dec. 2025
But the high cost of living and lack of jobs put that dream out of reach.
—Mark Banchereau, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025
Advertisement Then there’s the stubbornly high cost of living.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 28 Dec. 2025
The list is curated based on several criteria, including cost of living, housing, visas, healthcare, ease of integration, and climate.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 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 3 Jan. 2026.
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