[sidlls]

You paid more of your income than you were before: the very definition of “more expensive” in this context.

[SkyPuncher]

I didn't actually. I received an increase to move to that role. Even after contractor expenses, it was a raise.

[sidlls]

If you pay X for something, and then have to start paying Y > X for the same thing, it's become more expensive for you. I don't see how this is debatable.