My Townhouse bought 4 years ago has gone up 30% in market value.
Food in Grocery stores is going up 10% every year.
Doctor and Dentist bills for same service are up 20% in 3 years.
Health Insurance is up 25% in 3 years.
Car repairs are up 20% in 3 years.
Property taxes up 18% in 3 years.
Proof? My family budgets.
May be each area of country is a bit different, and your experience may be different.
It pays to repair your own car if anyone has that skill.
Can save 100s of dollars.
Get parts if you can from Rock Auto.