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cost-benefit analysis
cost center
cost-cutting
cost-effective
cost effectiveness principle
cost function
cost of funds
cost of goods sold
cost of living
cost-of-living adjustment
cost-of-living allowance
cost-of-living index
cost per rating point
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cost of living
cost of liv·ing


noun 
Definition:
 
living expenses: the amount of money spent on food, clothing, housing, and other basic necessities ( hyphenated when used before a noun )

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