Modern aspects of comparison of living standards of rural and city residents

The article presents aspects of comparing the living standards of rural and urban residents, identifying factors that determine the relevance of the study. Data on foreign experience in conducting similar studies are provided and their results for different countries are announced. Indicators for comparing living standards are indicated and sources of information are identified. Separately, age and gender differences in assessment of living standards were noted. The unequal standard of living between the urban and rural populations in the Russian Federation is noted, and possible ways of equalization are proposed.