Lifestyle creep

A Sea Ray Sundancer motorboat in Cruz Bay, an example of a luxury good associated with increased wealth

Lifestyle creep, also known as lifestyle inflation, is a phenomenon that occurs when, as more resources are spent on standard of living, former luxuries become perceived necessities.[1][2][3]

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