Question 2 • CA-Ethnic Studies
The cost of living is the amount people need to pay for essentials such as housing, groceries, transportation, and childcare. Those prices have risen, while Linh’s salary has not kept pace, making it harder to afford her monthly expenses. This describes the issue of cost of living, not a specific minimum-wage issue, lack of health-care access, or housing discrimination.
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