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COLI in the Media

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Comparing Regions in the Commonwealth
June 26, 2024

Comparing Regions in the Commonwealth Given that the Cost of Living Index is produced out of Northern Virginia, we decided to take a look at a couple regions in our home state. To do this, we’re comparing two regions in Virginia using two pairs of COLI cities using data from the most recent publication of […]

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How Do Cost of Living Differences Affect Real Earnings?
June 6, 2024

How Do Cost of Living Differences Affect Real Earnings? Opting to relocate for a higher-paying job might seem advantageous at first glance. However, real wages, when adjusted for the cost of living, might not stretch as far as you might think, depending on where you relocate to. If you are thinking about taking a new […]

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Analyzing Essential Items in Different Cities Using COLI Historical Data
June 4, 2024

Analyzing Essential Items in Different Cities Using COLI Historical Data COLI has been collecting prices for over 60 goods and services since 1968 and providing historical data since the 1990s. Historical data allows COLI users to compare quarterly price changes. We selected three essential items – eggs, gasoline, and apartment rent – in Los Angeles, CA, […]

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How the COLI Adjusted Occupational Wage Comparison Tool Tells Your Real Earning Power
May 22, 2024

How the COLI Adjusted Occupational Wage Comparison Tool Tells Your Real Earning Power The COLI Adjusted Occupational Wage Comparison Tool enables you to compare wages for the same job across the U.S. from the national level all the way down to the county level, all while accounting for cost of living differences in regions. By […]

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Setting Sail for the C2ER Conference in Norfolk? Here’s What it Costs to Live There
May 17, 2024

Setting Sail for the C2ER Conference in Norfolk? Here’s What it Costs to Live There The Council for Community Economic Research, or C2ER, is having its annual conference in the historic port town of Norfolk, VA from June 12-14, 2024. Some conference attendees might fall in love with the place and want to make Norfolk […]

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Who Runs COLI, and Why Should You Care?
May 14, 2024

Many of you might not know that the Cost of Living Index is run by a non-profit organization called The Council for Community and Economic Research, also known as C2ER. C2ER is not just another trade association; it’s a community-driven hub that unites economic and workforce development researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, designed to help regions […]

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How Much Does It Cost to Live in Places Made Famous by TV Shows?
May 9, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in Albuquerque, NM, made famous by Breaking Bad and its exhilarating prequel, Better Call Saul? How about Scranton, PA, the home of the fictional paper company Dunder-Mifflin in the hit show The Office? Or maybe you thought about Lima, Ohio, the setting of the popular music […]

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Navigating Healthcare Costs: Understanding Yearly Standard Medical Expenses
May 6, 2024

In today’s healthcare landscape, understanding and managing medical expenses are crucial for individuals and families alike. Routine checkups at the doctor, dentist, and optometrist are essential for preventing healthcare problems that could be costly to treat. While you may be saving money in the long run, routine care at your family practitioner still adds up. […]

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COLI Data Can Enhance Your Data. Here’s How
May 1, 2024

Previously, our blogs have provided insights into how COLI data can help make a wide variety of decisions, such as choosing college destinations, owning pets, planning vacations, and much more. In this post, we will show you how integrating COLI’s dataset with other data enables subscribers to tell richer, more compelling stories. With COLI, subscribers […]

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Analyzing the Cost of Living in 3 East Coast Cities Using 1993 and 2023 COLI Data
April 24, 2024

Over the past thirty years, society has progressively changed, but there is one challenge that stands out against everything else: it has gotten more expensive to live. This has made it harder for younger Millennials and Gen-Z to achieve their dreams of home ownership, starting a family, and saving for retirement. Looking at three East […]

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