complete question:
An average apartment in New York costs $2000 per month, while in San Antonio the same apartment costs $750 per month. A hamburger in New York costs around $5, while in San Antonio it costs $3. It can be said that San Antonio, generally, has a lower __________.
A. stage of life
B. cost of living
C. budget
D. standard of living
Answer:
B. cost of living
Explanation:
Cost of living measures a particular standard of living, usually how much one pays for rents, goods, gas, household items , clothing and everyday items. Cost of living is used to compare expenses over location and time.
From the question above the the average apartment in New York cost $2000 per month while in San Antonio the same apartment goes for $ 750 per month. This comparison shows you New York has a higher cost of living than San Antonio because the measurement of rent between the 2 cities shows that New York city is more costly.
Same scenario plays in the price of hamburger . The cost of hamburger is more cheaper in San Antonio than New York city. It can be said that San Antonio has a low cost of living compared to New York city.