Question

Jamie is researching places to live after graduating college he asked you I keep coming across as phrase cost-of-living I’ve never heard of it before do you know what it means which of the following definitions would you choose to explain to Jamie about cost-of-living means

Answer 1

Answer:

The cost of living refers to the prices of goods and services needed to sustain an average level standard of living in an area

Explanation:

The cost of living refers to the cost of keeping up with a given standard of living. It is the amount Jamie would need to keep up with basic expenses such as food, housing, clothing and medical care. Cost of living compares the expense between living in two different areas. Jamie's cost of living is tied to his wages and it can be measured using what is called purchasing power parity.