Cost and price are so intertwined that, in some cases, which word is correct to use is simply a matter of perspective.

Home prices skyrocketed during the pandemic — and have stayed high. For some Americans, making their budget work means having fewer children than they'd envisioned.

The average retail beef price is $9.69 per pound. Six years ago, that number was $6.09. Experts predict prices are unlikely to decrease until late 2027.

"Food prices are, in the last few months, rising faster than overall inflation," McDonald explained. Where beef cost around $6.77 last year, you can expect to pay nearly a dollar more per pound at ...