Why is the cost of living increasing?

Question

I even noticed my apartment rent went up.

Answer 1

1. Oil prices creating a ripple effect into every sector.

2. Elimination of extenalities through increased regulation.

3. Lost value of fiat money through constant manipulation of the currency.

the price of living is not going up, your money is worth less.

A car, a house, a gallon of gas is still worth relatively  the same ounce value that it was in the 70's. meanwhile our dollar is worth about 4 cents from the date we went off the gold standard.

Thank bear sterns bailouts and corporate welfare.

Answer 2

Supply and Demand.