Most of that increase in spending is driven by housing costs, which have surged, Zandi told CNN in an email on Friday. He added that families are also spending more at the grocery store; on buying, maintaining and insuring vehicles and on recreational services like cable.
Of course, paychecks have also grown over the past two years — but not by as much as the cost of living
$709 isn’t even exaggerating.
My rent alone increased by that much in the past two years.
Add to the $150-$300 more for groceries.
Every restaurant visit averages about $30 per person. Fucking McDonald’s is like $10 for a meal.
I no longer do UberEats or take an Uber, because they doubled in fees.
Same as it ever was