The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.
The Cost-of-Living Index is a tool that measures the relative cost of living over time or between different locations. It is typically used to compare the expense required to maintain a certain standard of living across various cities or countries.
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