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Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 Economics and Personal Finance CREDIT RECOVERY

Hillary’s family is thinking of relocating to a different city to save money. They set up a budget comparing the cost of living in four cities. Oakland Phoenix Santa Fe San Diego Item Cost Cost Cost Cost Housing $565 $465 $505 $1,200 Food $545 $495 $475 $655 Health Care $245 $215 $200 $495 Taxes $450 $415 $385 $625 Other Necessities $350 $305 $295 $495 Monthly Total $2,155 $1,895 $1,860 $3,470 Based on cost of living alone, which city should they choose to live in?

Answer
A
Oakland
B
Phoenix
C
Santa Fe
D
San Diego
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