My house is up $50 thousand plus in value since last year. That's based on what I'm seeing in real estate values.and comps. Since my wife and I drive hybrids gas costs are up slightly, but we don't have the huge commute. We've changed some of our eating habits, cut out a lot of unnecessary crap, fewer restaurants, those costs are consistent with yearly increases. Especially since Republicans in the legislature keep voting against a rollback in sales tax on groceries.
Here the fleece vest wearing governor wants a three month moratorium on the gasoline tax, it may save a bit, but then our roads will look like Michigan's.
edit..HHI is 5 a 5 hour drive, MYB is 3, and Nags ahead is 90 minutes. Who needs to fly? And from what I've experienced Barony's resort prices are a bit lower for owners.