East and West family diving costs top U.S. areas
Austin remains the least expensive city in America across all three budgets, while San Francisco leads among mainland cities for low budget costs. Honolulu and Anchorage record higher costs than many. The Bureau notes the average family adjusts budgets for health, housing, and services, with regional variations.
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$7,214 Income Needed For Decent City Living
The Labor Department estimates a urban family requires $7,214 yearly for a modest living standard, up 3.6 percent from prior. The budget reflects a two-child family with a working father and nonworking mother, and notes higher costs since last fall. A lower living standard would be $7,214 with $10,971 for intermediate and $15,905 for high living standards. In Reno, Chamber official warns tourism and business could suffer from planned Reno International Airport closure for debt repayment, with facility shutdown mid year and partial closings between June 19 and July 8.
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Food prices dip slightly in March despite earlier rise
Washington reports a modest 0.4 percent March decline in a typical food basket, ending four months of gains. Farm prices fell 2.3 percent while middlemen boosted margins by 1 percent, and beef held steady as pork and fresh vegetables led the drop. Government officials cite timing and market shifts as causes.
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Leading indicators show solid march gains for economy
The Commerce Department reported a 0.9 percent rise in the leading indicators index for March, with five of eight components improving. Dr. Harold C. Passer said the index suggests continued expansion, though economists caution it is not the sole measure. Declines included unemployment insurance claims, average work week, and new building permits.
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