Health care is a good example. We always hear that health care costs are rising substantially faster than inflation as a whole, but what exactly does that mean for younger people when the average person in the U.S. visits a doctor no more than 2-3 times in total between the ages of 20 and 35?
Also, you'll often find that inflation is effectively masked by financing terms for major purchases. If the price of a new home doubled over the course of 15 years but interest rates are considerably lower, the impact on a home buyer when measured in terms of a monthly mortgage payment doesn't accurately reflect the price change.
I am 34, since I was 18, I never went to the doctor for any other reason than for a physical. I know I am lucky, but I am almost certain many my age almost never even for a physical. So I am generally confused by my premiums.
I would agree inflation affects people on a personal level. My property taxes, which were already high, have increased 50% in the 5 years I owned a house.
It maybe on a personal level, but it is real.