By Terence Loose

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If it seems like the world is getting more expensive, that's because it is. The cost of consumer goods is rising, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

That doesn't mean you have to give up on fun times just yet; there are still ways to live well in a higher-priced world.

Click through for tips on how to survive in an expensive world — especially if you're living in one of these U.S. cities.