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It's not surprising that costs go up over time, but these 11 everyday essentials that were affordable 10 years ago are so expensive now that the middle class can't afford them anymore.

The last decade has shown a sharp increase in the cost of living. It's only been 10 years, but these 12 once-basic middle-class experiences now seem unaffordable for most.