They are paid quite well by local standards, and the job security is unmatched.

Church leaders became uneasy with the loss of local standards and control.

While not very high, they are extensive by local standards.

In other words, a county or town could not rely on its own local standards.

He grew his small business into what was, by local standards, an economic empire.

His suit was dark gray, and looked expensive by the local standards.

The car was a large one, half full; crowded by local standards.

The food is very spicy, and expensive by local standards.

The park is relatively large by local standards and there are no playing fields.

Most of the 70 or so kids in my class came from families that were affluent by local standards.