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The Cost of Living
Wages are increasing, but not at the same pace inflation is, causing a dilemma afflicting many middle-income earners. And this is exacerbated in the Triangle, where inflation exceeds the national average. Families with post-secondary school education and advanced occupations still can be impoverished. Their devalued dollars don’t do enough to cover the cost of life. The same is true for local farmers, who are forced to pass rising expenses along in the form of ever-higher food prices.
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This story was originally published May 8, 2022 at 6:00 AM.
David Raynor
The News & Observer