New VC+ Special Dispatch: Visualizing the Global Cost of Living

Every week at VC+, we release a Special Dispatch, giving members a visual deep dive into the trending topics that matter. This week, we offer an exclusive visual guide to the Global Cost of Living—with analysis that includes:

Countries still grappling with double-digit inflation
What income it takes to be ‘middle class’ today
Who’s financially ready for retirement
And much more

This Special Dispatch is exclusive to VC+ members but you can access the full breakdown by joining VC+ today. For now, read on for a sneak preview.

Preview: The Cost of Moving Out of Your Parents’ House

Moving out of your parents’ house is often the first big step toward financial independence. But around the world, this milestone is happening later and later. We break down the typical costs young adults face when renting their first home.

Preview: European Countries Giving the Most in Pensions

Across the Atlantic, European retirees experience vastly different financial realities depending on their country’s pension system, a sharp contrast to America’s more individualized approach to retirement planning. We take a look at the most generous pension packages in Europe.

Preview: The Income a Family Needs to be Middle Class

Household budget pressures vary widely depending on where you live. In the U.S., what counts as “middle class” income isn’t a fixed number—it changes a lot by state. We visualize these income differences across the country.

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