*The pandemic-era economy has many unusual and uncertain features that have made it difficult to analyze. And one of the major open questions is what this economic period will do to wages and prices ...

The cost of living varies significantly across the United States, with some states offering much lower expenses in housing, utilities, transportation, and other essential services. While many factors ...

Survey after survey shows that Americans are deeply concerned about the cost of living. After an extended period of inflation, they report feeling stressed about groceries, housing, health care and ...