There are opposing forces in play. You can't have a "fair" (you be the judge of what that is) wages, a reasonable profit for small business owners, low taxes, and affordable property while also maintaining low prices. Something has to give.
Personally, I pay for things that have value to me - these same things, and their subsequent costs - may or may not seem like a value to others. Will I pay $25 for a sub? Probably not. Was I in the city the other day and willing to pay $50 to park because it was close and convenient? Yes.
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