Answer: costlier

AnswerCrossword Clue
COSTLIERNot as cheap
COSTLIERMore dear
COSTLIERMore expensive.
COSTLIERHigher-priced.
COSTLIERDearer
COSTLIERHigher-priced
costlierCOSTLY, expensive
costlierCosting a lot; expensive
costlierCausing suffering, loss, or disadvantage