Housing, utilities, food, gas, insurance, taxes...these aren't going down.
Regarding housing, I'd venture that, due to lower interest rates, housing costs for many have actually declined. I've noticed no dramatic increase in food prices, either. I'd say prices on most consumer goods have been in a deflationary trend - some rebounding would be expected as economic activity increases. Inflation-adjusted gasoline prices are lower than in the 50's, and I'm not anxious to return to the Carter era gas lines. As to insurance costs, thank a lawyer and a byzantine health care system. Higher utility prices reflect the underlying problems in the energy industry, which the Demorats and their ilk exacerbate at every turn. As to taxes, the increases are at the state and local level, not Federal. All in all, I'd say economic performance has been pretty good considering that we've survived a major attack and fought two wars to boot.