Cost of Living is a progressive rock album released in 1983 by British keyboard player Rick Wakeman.

Actor Robert Powell provided narration on the last track of the album.

[3] The track on the album called "Gone But Not Forgotten" was played at a memorial service for Countdown host Richard Whiteley shortly after his death.

The voice at the very start of "Bedtime Stories" is that of Rick Wakeman's son (Benjamin).

There are a couple of classic tracks on the album though such as Happening Man which I would love to re-record one day."