CPI Detailed Report October 1988

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1 CPI Detailed Report ober U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics

2 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Ann McLaughlin, Secretary BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS Janet L. Norwood, Commissioner OFFICE OF PRICES AND LIVING CONDITIONS Kenneth V. Dalton, Associate Commissioner The CPI Detailed Report is a monthly report on consumer price movements, including statistical tables and technical notes. The report covers two indexes, the Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and the Consumer Price for Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). The indexes reflect data for the U.S. city average and selected areas. A subscription may be ordered for 1 or 2 years from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC Subscription price per year $21 domestic, and $265 foreign. Single copy domestic, $7; foreign, $85. Send correspondence on circulation and subscription matters (including address s) to the Superintendent of Documents. CPI MAILGRAM provides selected U.S. City Average data for CPI-U and CPI-W within 24 hours of release. Order from: National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia Subscription rates: $145 in contiguous U.S. and Hawaii; $160 in Alaska and Canada. Material in this publication is in the public domain and, with appropriate credit, may be reproduced without permission. Second-class postage paid at Washington, DC, and at additional mailing offices. ISSN X December

3 CPI Detailed Report Data for ober Contents Price movements 1 Charts 3 Technical notes 106 tables CPI-U CP1-W Table Page Table Page U.S. city average Expenditure categories; commodity, service groups Seasonally adjusted expenditure categories; commodity, service groups Historical Detailed expenditure categories Seasonally adjusted detailed expenditure categories Special detailed categories Selected areas All items indexes Regions Population classes Regions and population classes cross classified Food at home expenditure categories Areas priced monthly: s over the month City indexes and percent s Average price tables U.S. city average Energy: Residential prices Table PI Page 101 Residential unit prices and consumption ranges P2 102 Gasoline P3 103 Retail food P4 104

4 Scheduled Release Dates Consumer Price data are scheduled for initial release on the following dates: month Release date month Release date November December 20 February March 21 December January 19 March April 18 January February 22 April May 18

5 Price Movements ober The Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0 percent before seasonal adjustment in ober to a level of 120 ( =100). For the 12-month period ended in ober, the CPl-u increased 4 percent. The Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) also rose 0 percent in ober prior to seasonal adjustment. The ober CPI-W level of 118 was 4 percent higher than the index in ober. CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) On a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPl-u rose 0 percent in ober, about the same as the average monthly increase during the first 9 months of. Small increases were recorded in the food, shelter, and energy components. The food index continued to advance up 0 percent in ober but by substantially less than in recent months, largely as a result of a sharp downturn in fresh fruit and vegetable prices. Shelter costs also rose 0 percent in ober. The energy index turned up slightly as higher charges for gas and electricity more than offset a further decline in petroleum-based energy products. In contrast, the CPI excluding food, shelter, and energy rose 0 percent in ober. Over half of this advance was accounted for by sharp increases in clothing prices, automobile insurance, and automobile finance charges. During the first 10 months of, the CPl-u rose at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 percent. This compares with a 4-percent increase for the 12 months that ended in December. The index for food and beverages rose 0 percent in ober. Grocery store food prices, which increased percent in September, were up 0 percent in ober, largely as a result of a sharp downturn in the index for fruits and vegetables. Prices for fresh fruits and vegetables declined percent in ober after advancing 12 percent in the prior 3 months. The index for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs recorded its second consecutive monthly decline in ober. Prices for beef, pork, and poultry were down 0, 0, and percent, respectively. In comparison, each of the other three major grocery store food groups registered larger increases than in September. The 0-percent rise in the ober index for dairy products was the largest in this component since December The index for cereal and bakery products rose 0 percent, about the same as the average monthly increase during the first 9 months of and more than twice the monthly rate during. The other food at home index rose 0 percent in ober, reflecting substantial increases in prices for fats and oils and miscellaneous prepared foods. The other two components of the food and beverage index restaurant meals and alcoholic beverages rose 0 and 0 percent, respectively. The transportation index rose 0 percent in ober following a 0-percent increase in September. Sharp increases in automobile insurance and automobile finance charges up 1 and 3 percent, respectively more than offset a - percent drop in the index for motor fuels. As of ober, Table A. s in CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPl-u) Seasonally adjusted Unadjusted Expenditure category Changes from preceding month April May June July August September ober Compound annual rate 3 months ended ober 12 months ended ober All items Food and beverages... Housing Apparel and upkeep... Transportation Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services

6 Table B. s in CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPi-w) Seasonally adjusted Unadjusted Expenditure category Changes from preceding month April May June July August September ober Compound annual rate 3 months ended ober 12 months ended ober All items Food and beverages Housing Apparel and upkeep... Transportation Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services gasoline prices were 0 percent lower than at the end of and 28 percent below their peak level of March The new car index rose 0 percent following a 0-percent rise in September. (The 1989 models were included in the CPI for thefirsttime in ober and represented a little over one quarter of the new car sample. They will continue to be phased in over the next several months as the new models replace the old at dealerships. For a report on quality s for 1989 cars, see Producer Price es Data for ober, p.) Used car prices rose 0 percent in ober. The index for public transportation increased 0 percent, the same as in September. Increases in airline fares and intracity public transportation more than offset a decline in other intercity public transportation costs. The 0-percent rise in the housing index was the same as in each of the preceding 8 months. Shelter costs rose 0 percent in ober, the same as in September. Within shelter, renters' and homeowners' costs each rose 0 percent, while maintenance and repair costs declined 0 percent. The index for fuel and other utilities rose percent. Charges for electricity and natural gas increased and percent, respectively, more than offsetting a 4-percent drop in fuel oil prices. Among other utilities and public services, the index for cable television rose 5 percent in ober and has advanced 13 percent in the past 12 months. The index for household furnishings and operations increased 0 percent in ober. An increase of 1 percent in the ober index for apparel and upkeep followed a -percent rise in September. These increases reflect the introduction of higher priced fall and winter merchandise, particularly women's and girls' clothing. During the 12 months ended in ober, prices for apparel commodities have increased 4 percent. The medical care component increased 0 percent in ober and has advanced at a 7-percent annual rate during the first 10 months of. The index for medical care commodities- prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and medical supplies rose 0 percent in ober. The index for medical care services increased 0 percent, with the cost of professional services and hospital and related services up 0 and 0 percent, respectively. Entertainment costs rose 0 percent in ober. Increases in fees for participant sports up 1 percent and admissions (to movies, theaters, concerts, operas, other musical events and sporting events) accounted for almost half of the ober advance. The index for other goods and services rose 0 percent in ober following a decline of 0 percent in September. The turnaround in educational expenses tuition and other school fees and school books and supplies which increased less than seasonally anticipated in September, was largely responsible for the increase in ober. CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) On a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers rose 0 percent in ober.

7 Chart 1: CPI-U: All items, food and beverages, All items (Nk)t seasonally adjusted) S«mtlog ^. -~ "" month span ""~ 1 month span 4 5 -J A L_JL_^ FoocI and beveracles hdex ^100 (SeasonaHy adjiisted) 120 -I -30 Semilog 160 _ * nercenv cnange 12 month span,v i monui span A 1 ^1 1 ^ iniiiiiin Illllllllllllllllllllll iiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiinii Illllllllllllllllllllll Illllllllllllllllllllll iiimiiiiiltiiimiiil s over 12-month spans are calculated from unadjusted data s over 1 month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally adjusted data

8 Chart 2: CPI-U: Housing, apparel and upkeep, Housing! dasonaily adjuisted) h mmt0 ^ 119 Semilog , _ ^ 80 rorconi cnunqq 12 month span " - 1-month span 3 4 -» If V., -10 App<irel and UDke< CD hdex Basonolly adjuisted) Semitog ' - - ~ ^^* Fsrcsnt chongo 12 month span 1 month span I * t»t 1 ft A mmiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihiiii Illllllllllllllllllllll iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihiiii iiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiinliimiiiiii v l y ' >. ill Illltllllll H -» J-30 * s over 12-month spans are calculated from unadjusted data s over 1 month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally adjusted data.

9 Chart 3: CPI-U: Transportation and medical care, Transportation index =100 e Seasonally adj usted) 110 Semilog 160 ^ - ^ -^ '. ^ ^ 12-month ipan 1-morjth s V v t % A z. / 3 # * -I 40 Psrcent -I < l i L 1 I I -10 Medical core Seasonally adjiusted) " " ~ ~- -" month span 1 IIIWllUI ,% v /, l l l r > mmnm Illllllllllllllllllllll Illllllllllllllllllllll Illllllllllllllllllllll iiiiiniiiiliiiimim Illllllllllil S 1986 * s over 12-month spans are calculated from unadjusted data. s over 1-month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally adjusted data. -J-30

10 Chart 4: CPI-U: Entertainment, other goods and services, Entertainment, =100 Semilog month span 1 month span 4 5 -J Other goods and services, =100 (Seasonally adjusted) 139 -I -30 Semilog month span 1-month span 6 8 -J 40 -l * s over 12-month spans are calculated from unadjusted data s over 1 month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally adjusted data.

11 Table 1. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Group Relative importance, December Unadjusted indexes. Unadjusted percent to.. July to Seasonally adjusted percent to to. Expenditure category All items All items (1967=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products 1. Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs.. Dairy products 1 Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets 1 Fats and oils 1 Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared food Food away from home 1 Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Household insurance 12 Maintenance and repairs 1 Maintenance and repair services 1 Maintenance and repair commodities 1 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity Other utilities and public services 1 Household furnishings and operation., Housefurnishings Housekeeping supplies Housekeeping services Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Infants' and toddlers' apparel 1. Footwear Other apparel commodities 1 Apparel services

12 Table 1. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Group Relative importance, December Unadjusted indexes Sept. Unadjusted percent to.. July to Seasonally adjusted percent to to. Expenditure category Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Maintenance and repairs 1 Other private transportation 1 Other private transportation commodities 1 Other private transportation services 1 Public transportation Medical care Medical care commodities Medical care services Professional medical services Entertainment 1 Entertainment commodities 1 Entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products 1 Personal care 1 Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1 Personal care services 1 Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages... Nondurables less food and beverages 1 Apparel commodities Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel 1 Durables Services Rent of shelter 12 Household services less rent of shelter 12 Transportation services 1 Medical care services Other services,

13 Table 1. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Group Relative importance, December Unadjusted indexes. Unadjusted percent to.. July to Seasonally adjusted percent f rom to to. Special indexes All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners' costs 2 All items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurables less food 1 Nondurables less food and apparel 1 Nondurables 1 Services less rent of shelter 12 Services less medical care Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy Energy commodities Services less energy Purchasing power of the consumer dollar: =$ =$ $ $ Not seasonally adjusted. es on a December 1982=100 base. Data not available. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.

14 Table 2. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Group July. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Expenditure category All items Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products 1 Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products 1 Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets 1 Fats and oils 1 Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared food Food away from home 1 Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Household insurance 12 Maintenance and repairs 1 Maintenance and repair services 1 Maintenance and repair commodities 1 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity Other utilities and public services ' Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Housekeeping supplies Housekeeping services Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Infants' and toddlers' apparel 1 Footwear Other apparel commodities 1 Apparel services

15 Table 2. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Group July. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Expenditure category Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Maintenance and repairs 1 Other private transportation 1 Other private transportation commodities 1 Other private transportation services 1 Public transportation Medical care Medical care commodities Medical care services Professional medical services Entertainment 1 Entertainment commodities 1 Entertainment services t Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products 1 Personal care 1 Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1 Personal care services 1 Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages 1... Apparel commodities, Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel 1, Durables Services, Rent of shelter 12, Household services less rent 2 of shelter' Transportation services 1 Medical care services, Other services

16 Table 2. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Group July Sept. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Special indexes All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners' costs 2... All items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurable less food 1 Nondurables less food and apparel 1. NonduraWes' Services less rent of shelter 12 Services less medical care Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy Energy commodities Services less energy Not seasonally adjusted. es on a December 1982=100 base. Data not available. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 12

17 Table 3. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, major groups CPI-U CPI-W Year and month All items Food and beverages Housing Apparel and upkeep Medical care Transportation Entertainment Other goods and services All items es = , Dec 1953, Dec 1954, Dec 1955, Dec 1956, Dec , Dec 1958, Dec 1959, Dec 1960, Dec 1961, Dec , Dec 1963, Dec 1964, Dec 1965, Dec 1966, Dec , Dec 1968, Dec 1969, Dec 1970, Dec 1971, Dec , Dec 1973, Dec 1974, Dec 1975, Dec 1976, Dec , Dec 1978, Dec 1979, Dec 1980, Dec 1981, Dec , Dec 1983, Dec 1984, Dec 1985, Dec 1986, Dec , Dec

18 Table 3. Historical Consumer Pries for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average* major groups Continued CPI-U CPI-W Year and month All Items Food and beverages Housing Apparel and UPftOOD Medical care Transportation Entertainment Other goods and services All items es =100, seasonally adjusted except All items Nov Dec 1967, Jan Feb. 1967, Mar. 1967, Apr , May. 1967, Jun 1967, Jul 1967, Aug 1967, Sep 1967, , Nov. 1967, Dec 1966, Jan 1968, Feb 1966, Mar. 1966, Apr , May 1968, Jun 1968, Jul 1968, Sep. 1966,

19 Table 3. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, majoil groups Continued CPI-U CPI-W Year and month All items Food and beverages Housing Apparel and upkeep Medical care Transportation Entertainment Other goods and services All items from previous December 1952, Dec 1953, Dec , Dec 1955, Dec 1956, Dec , Dec 1958, Dec 1959, Dec 1960, Dec , Dec , Dec , Dec 1964, Dec 1965, Dec 1966, Dec , Dec 1968, Dec 1969, Dec 1970, Dec 1971, Dec , Dec 1973, Dec 1974, Dec 1975, Dec 1976, Dec , Dec 1978, Dec 1979, Dec 1980, Dec 1981, Dec , Dec 1983, Dec 1984, Dec 1985, Dec 1986, Dec , Dec

20 Table 3. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, major groups Continued CPI-U CPI-W Year and month All items Food and beverages Housing Apparel and upkeep Medical care Transportation Entertainment Other goods and services All items Seasonally adjusted percent s from previous month 1986, Nov 1986, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr 0 0 A , May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, , Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr , May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Data not available. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 16

21 Table 4. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Item and group Unadjusted indexes. Unadjusted percent to.. July to Seasonally adjusted percent to to. Food and beverages Food» Food at home Cereals and bakery products 1 Cereals and cereal products Flour and prepared flour mixes Cereal' Rice, pasta, and cornmeal 1 Bakery products 1 White bread 1 Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins 1 Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes 1 Other bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish Meats Beef and veal Ground beef other than canned Chuck roast Round roast Round steak Sirloin steak Other beef and veal Pork Bacon Chops Ham Other pork, including sausage 1 Other meats 1 Poultry 1 Fresh whole chicken 1 Fresh and frozen chicken parts 1 Other poultry 1 Fish and seafood Canned fish and seafood 1 Fresh and frozen fish and seafood... Eggs _ -i Dairy products 1 Fresh milk and cream Fresh whole milk Other fresh milk and cream 1 Processed dairy products 1 Cheese 1 Ice cream and related products 1 Other dairy products, including butter

22 Table 4. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to. Seasonally adjusted percent.. July to to to. Fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits Apples Bananas Oranges, including tangerines Other fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Potatoes Lettuce ' Tomatoes 1 Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables Processed fruits Fruit juices and frozen fruit Canned and dried fruits 1 Processed vegetables 1 Frozen vegetables 1 Other processed vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets 1 Sugar and artificial sweeteners ' Sweets, including candy Fats and oils 1 Nonalcoholic beverages Carbonated drinks Coffee 1 Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared food Canned and packaged soup Frozen prepared food 1 Snacks 1 Seasonings, condiments, sauces, and spices Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby food Food away from home 1 Lunch 1 Dinner 1 Other meals and snacks Alcoholic beverages 1 Alcoholic beverages at home 1 Beer and ale... Wine 1 Distilled spirits 1 Alcoholic beverages away from home

23 Table 4. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to. Seasonally adjusted percent.. July to to to. Housing Shelter, Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school 12 Tenants' insurance 1 Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Household insurance 12 Maintenance and repairs 1 Maintenance and repair services 1 Maintenance and repair commodities 1 Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs * 3 Other maintenance and repair commodities 1... Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities... Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 13 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services 1 Telephone services 1 Local charges 1 Interstate toll calls 1 Intrastate toll calls 1 Water and sewerage maintenance 1 Cable television 14 Refuse collection Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Textile housefurnishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture 1, Sofas, Living room chairs and tables 1 Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment 1. Television and sound equipment 1 Television 1 Sound equipment 1 Major household appliances 13 Refrigerators and home freezers 1 Laundry equipment 1 Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners

24 Table 4. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to. Seasonally adjusted percent.. July to to to. Other housefumishings 13 Floor and window coverings, infants', laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment 1 Clocks, lamps, and decor items 1 Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware 1 Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware 1 Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances 13 Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap 1 Household paper products and stationery supplies 1 Other household, lawn, and garden supplies Housekeeping services 1 Postage 1 Appliance and furniture repair 1 Gardening and other household services Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Apparel commodities less footwear Men's and boys' Men's Suits, sport coats, coats, and jackets... Furnishings and special clothing 1 Shirts Dungarees, jeans, and trousers Boys' Women's and girls' Women's Coats and jackets Dresses Separates and sportswear Underwear, nightwear, hosiery, and accessories Suits Girls' Infants' and toddlers' 1 Other apparel commodities 1 Sewing materials, notions, and luggage 1 Watches and jewelry 13 Watches 13 Jewelry 1 3 Footwear Men's Boys' and girls' 1 Women's Apparel services Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated Other apparel services

25 Table 4. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes. Unadjusted percent to.. July to Seasonally adjusted percent to to. Transportation Private New vehicles New cars Subcompact new cars 1 3 Compact new cars 1 3 Intermediate new cars 13 Full-size new cars 13 Luxury new cars 13 New trucks 1 * New motorcycles 13 Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Automobile maintenance and repair 1 Body work 1 Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical repair 1 Maintenance and servicing 1 Power plant repair 1 Other private transportation 1 Other private transportation commodities 1 Motor oil, coolant, and other products 1. Automobile parts and equipment 1 Tires 1 Other parts and equipment 1 Other private transportation services 1 Automobile insurance 1 Automobile finance charges 1 Automobile fees 1 Automobile registration, licensing, and inspection fees 1 Other automobile-related fees 1 Public transportation 1 Airline fares ' Other intercity transportation 1 Intracity public transportation Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs 1 Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies 1 Medical care services Professional medical services Physicians' services Dental services 1 Eye care 1 3 Services by other medical professionals 1 3 Hospital and related services Hospital rooms Other inpatient services 13 Outpatient services

26 Table 4. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to. Seasonally adjusted percent.. July to to to. Entertainment 1 Entertainment commodities 1 Reading materials 1 Newspapers 1 Magazines, periodicals, and books 1 Sporting goods and equipment 1, Sport vehicles, including bicycles 1 Other sporting goods 1 Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment 1 Toys, hobbies, and music equipment 1 Photographic supplies and equipment Pet supplies and expense 1 Entertainment services 1 Club memberships 13 Fees for participant sports, excluding club memberships 13 Admissions 1 Fees for lessons or instructions 1 3 Other entertainment services 13,." Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products 1 Personal care 1 Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1 Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements 1 Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products 1 Personal care services 1 Beauty parlor services for females 1 Haircuts and other barber shop services for males 1 Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fees College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Personal expenses 1 Legal service fees 13 Personal financial services 13 Funeral expenses , , Special indexes Domestically produced farm food 1 Selected beef cuts 1, Motor fuel, motor oil, coolant, and other products Utilities and public transportation Housekeeping and home maintenance services Not seasonally adjusted. es on a December 1982=100 base. es on a December 1986=100 base. 4 es on a December 1983=100 base. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 22

27 Table 5. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted U.S. city average Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products 1...» Cereals and cereal products Flour and prepared flour mixes Cereal 1 Rice, pasta, and cornmeal 1 Bakery products 1 White bread 1 Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins 1 Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes 1 Other bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish Meats Beef and veal Ground beef other than canned Chuck roast Round roast Round steak Sirloin steak Other beef and veal Pork Bacon Chops Ham Other pork, including sausage 1 Other meats 1 Poultry 1 Fresh whole chicken 1 Fresh and frozen chicken parts 1 Other poultry 1 Fish and seafood Canned fish and seafood 1 Fresh and frozen fish and seafood... Eggs Dairy products 1 Fresh milk and cream Fresh whole milk Other fresh milk and cream 1 Processed dairy products 1 Cheese 1 Ice cream and related products 1 Other dairy products, including butter ,

28 Table 5. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted U.S. city average Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits... Apples \ Bananas Oranges, including tangerines Other fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Potatoes Lettuce 1 Tomatoes 1 Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables Processed fruits Fruit juices and frozen fruit Canned and dried fruits 1 Processed vegetables 1 Frozen vegetables 1 Other processed vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets 1 Sugar and artificial sweeteners 1 Sweets, including candy Fats and oils 1 Nonalcoholic beverages Carbonated drinks Coffee 1 Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared food Canned and packaged soup Frozen prepared food 1, Snacks ' Seasonings, condiments, sauces, and spices. Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby food Food away from home 1 Lunch 1 Dinner 1 Other meals and snacks 1, Alcoholic beverages 1 Alcoholic beverages at home 1 Beer and ale Wine 1 Distilled spirits 1 Alcoholic beverages away from home

29 Table 5. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted U.S. city average Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school 12 Tenants' insurance 1 Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Household insurance 12 Maintenance and repairs 1 Maintenance and repair services 1 Maintenance and repair commodities 1 Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs ' 3 Other maintenance and repair commodities 1 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 13 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services 1 Telephone services 1 Local charges 1 Interstate toll calls 1 Intrastate toll calls 1 Water and sewerage maintenance 1 Cable television 14 Refuse collection Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Textile housefurnishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture 1 Sofas Living room chairs and tables 1 Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment 1... Television and sound equipment 1 Television 1 Sound equipment 1 Major household appliances 13 Refrigerators and home freezers 1 Laundry equipment 1 Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners

30 Table 5. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted U.S. city average Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Other housefurnishings 13 Floor and window coverings, infants', laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment 1 Clocks, lamps, and decor items 1 Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware 1 Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware 1 Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances 13 Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap 1 Household paper products and stationery supplies 1 Other household, lawn, and garden supplies Housekeeping services 1 Postage 1 Appliance and furniture repair 1 Gardening and other household services Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Apparel commodities less footwear Men's and boys' Men's Suits, sport coats, coats, and jackets Furnishings and special clothing 1 Shirts Dungarees, jeans, and trousers Boys' Women's and girls' Women's Coats and jackets Dresses Separates and sportswear Underwear, nightwear, hosiery, and accessories Suits Girls' Infants' and toddlers' 1 Other apparel commodities 1 Sewing materials, notions, and luggage 13 Watches and jewelry 13 Watches 13 Jewelry 13 Footwear Men's Boys' and girts' 1 Women's Apparel services Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated Other apparel services : v

31 Table 5. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted U.S. city average Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Transportation Private New vehicles New cars Subcompact new cars 13 Compact new cars Intermediate new cars 13 Full-size new cars 13 Luxury new cars 13 New trucks 14 New motorcycles 13 Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Automobile maintenance and repair 1 Body work 1 Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical repair 1... Maintenance and servicing 1 Power plant repair 1 Other private transportation 1 Other private transportation commodities 1.. Motor oil, coolant, and other products 1... Automobile parts and equipment 1 Tires 1 Other parts and equipment 1 Other private transportation services 1 Automobile insurance 1 Automobile finance charges 1 Automobile fees 1 Automobile registration, licensing, and inspection fees 1 Other automobile-related fees 1 Public transportation 1 Airline fares 1 Other intercity transportation 1 Intracity public transportation Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies 1 Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs 1 Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies 1 Medical care services Professional medical services Physicians' services Dental services 1 Eye care 13 Services by other medical professionals 13 Hospital and related services Hospital rooms Other inpatient services 13 Outpatient services

32 Table 5. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted U.S. city average Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr. Entertainment 1 Entertainment commodities 1 Reading materials 1 Newspapers 1 Magazines, periodicals, and books 1 Sporting goods and equipment 1 Sport vehicles, including bicycles 1 Other sporting goods 1 Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment 1. Toys, hobbies, and music equipment 1... Photographic supplies and equipment... Pet supplies and expense 1 Entertainment services 1 Club memberships 13 Fees for participant sports, excluding club memberships 13 Admissions 1 Fees for lessons or instructions 13 Other entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products 1 Personal care 1 Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1.. Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements 1. Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products 1 Personal care services 1 Beauty parlor services for females 1 Haircuts and other barber shop services for males 1 Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fees College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Personal expenses 1 Legal service fees 13 Personal financial services 13 Funeral expenses Special indexes Domestically produced farm food 1 Selected beef cuts 1 Motor fuel, motor oil, coolant, and other products Utilities and public transportation Housekeeping and home maintenance services Not seasonally adjusted. es on a December 1982=100 base. es on a December 1986=100 base. 4 es on a December 1983=100 base. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 28

33 Table 6. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: U.S. city average, unadjusted indexes for special detailed expenditure categories 1 Item es 1-month percent s ended to. July Sept. July.. Food and Other breads Fresh biscuits, rolls, and muffins Fresh cakes and cupcakes Cookies Crackers, bread, and cracker products, Fresh sweetrolls, coffee cake, and donuts Frozen and refrigerated bakery products and fresh pies, tarts, and turnovers Ham other than canned Pork sausage Other pork Frankfurters Bologna, liverwurst, and salami Other lunchmeats, Lamb and organ meats Butter Other dairy products Frozen fruit and fruit juices Other fruit juices Cut corn, canned beans except lima Other processed vegetables Candy and chewing gum Other sweets Margarine Other fats, oils, and salad dressing Nondairy substitutes and peanut butter Roasted coffee Instant and freeze-dried coffee Seasonings, olives, pickles, and relish Other condiments Miscellaneous prepared foods and baby foods Other canned and packaged prepared foods Whiskey at home Other alcoholic beverages at home

34 Table 6. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: U.S. city average, unadjusted indexes for special detailed expenditure categories' Continued Item es 1-month percent s ended to. July. July.. Housing Household linens Curtains, drapes, slipcovers, and sewing materials Soaps and detergents Other laundry and cleaning products Cleansing and toilet tissue, paper towels, and napkins Stationery, stationery supplies, and gift wrap Apparel and upkeep Men's suits, sport coats, and jackets Men's coats and jackets Boys' coats, jackets, sweaters, and shirts. Boys' trousers, sport coats, and jackets... Girls' coats, jackets, dresses, and suits Girls' separates and sportswear Transportation State automobile registration Other goods and services Products for hair, hair pieces, and wigs These special indexes are based on substantially smaller samples. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 30

35 Table 7. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Group Relative importance, December Unadjusted indexes. Unadjusted percent to.. July to Seasonally adjusted percent to to. Expenditure category All items All items (1967=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products 1 Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products 1 Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets 1, Fats and oils 1 Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared food, Food away from home 1, Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs, Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Household insurance 12 Maintenance and repairs 1 Maintenance and repair services 1 Maintenance and repair commodities 1 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity Other utilities and public services 1 Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Housekeeping supplies Housekeeping services Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Infants' and toddlers' apparel 1 Footwear Other apparel commodities 1 Apparel services

36 Table 7. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Group Relative importance, December Unadjusted indexes Sept Unadjusted percent to Sept July to Seasonally adjusted percent to Sept Sept to Expenditure category Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Maintenance and repairs 1 Other private transportation 1 Other private transportation commodities 1 Other private transportation services 1 Public transportation , Medical care Medical care commodities Medical care services Professional medical services Entertainment 1 Entertainment commodities 1 Entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products 1 Personal care 1 Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1 Personal care services 1 Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Commodity and service group All items Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages... NondurabJes less food and beverages 1 Apparel commodities Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel 1 Durables Services Rent of shelter' 2 Household services less rent of shelter' 2 Transportation services 1 Medical care services Other services ,3-1 32

37 Table 7. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Group Relative importance, December Unadjusted indexes. Unadjusted percent to.. July to Seasonally adjusted percent to to. Special indexes All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners' costs 2 All items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurables less food 1 Nondurables less food and apparel 1 Nondurables 1 Services less rent of shelter 12 Services less medical care Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy Energy commodities Services less energy Purchasing power of the consumer dollar: =$ =$ $ $ Not seasonally adjusted. es on a December 1984=100 base. Data not available. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 33

38 Table 8. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Group July. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Expenditure category All items Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products 1 Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products 1 Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets 1 Fats and oils 1 Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared food Food away from home 1 Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Household insurance 12 Maintenance and repairs 1 Maintenance and repair services 1 Maintenance and repair commodities 1 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity Other utilities and public services 1 Household furnishings and operation Housefumishings Housekeeping supplies Housekeeping services Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Infants' and toddlers' apparel 1 Footwear * Other apparel commodities 1 Apparel services

39 Table 8. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Group July. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr Expenditure category Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Maintenance and repairs 1 Other private transportation 1 Other private transportation commodities 1 Other private transportation services 1 Public transportation f Medical care Medical care commodities Medical care services Professional medical services Entertainment 1 Entertainment commodities 1 Entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products 1 Personal care 1 Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1., Personal care services 1, Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Commodity and service group All items Commodities, Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages 1... Apparel commodities Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel 1 Durables Services Rent of shelter 12 Household services less rent of shelter 12 Transportation services 1 Medical care services Other services

40 Table 8. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Group July Sept. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Special es All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners' costs 2 All items less medical care Commodities less food NonduraWes less food ' NonduraWes less food and apparel 1... Nondurables 1 Services less rent of shelter 12 Services less medical care Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy. Energy commodities Services less energy Not seasonally adjusted. es on a December 1984=100 base. Data not available. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 36

41 Table 9. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to. Seasonally adjusted percent Sept.. July to to to. Food and beverages Food Food at home, Cereals and bakery products 1 Cereals and cereal products Flour and prepared flour mixes Cereal 1 Rice, pasta, and commeal 1 Bakery products 1 White bread 1 Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins 1 Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes 1 Other bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish Meats Beef and veal Ground beef other than canned Chuck roast Round roast Round steak Sirloin steak Other beef and veal Pork Bacon Chops Ham Other pork, including sausage 1 Other meats 1 Poultry 1 Fresh whole chicken 1 Fresh and frozen chicken parts 1 Other poultry 1 Fish and seafood Canned fish and seafood 1 Fresh and frozen fish and seafood... jgs Dairy products 1 Fresh milk and cream Fresh whole milk Other fresh milk and cream 1 Processed dairy products 1 Cheese 1 Ice cream and related products 1 Other dairy products, including butter '

42 Table 9. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to. Seasonally adjusted percent.. July to to to. Fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits Apples Bananas Oranges, including tangerines Other fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Potatoes Lettuce 1 Tomatoes 1 Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables Processed fruits Fruit juices and frozen fruit Canned and dried fruits 1 Processed vegetables 1 Frozen vegetables 1 Other processed vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets 1 Sugar and artificial sweeteners 1 Sweets, including candy Fats and oils 1 Nonalcoholic beverages Carbonated drinks Coffee 1 Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared food Canned and packaged soup Frozen prepared food 1 Snacks 1 Seasonings, condiments, sauces, and spices Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby food Food away from home 1 Lunch 1 Dinner 1 Other meals and snacks Alcoholic beverages 1 Alcoholic beverages at home 1 Beer and ale Wine 1 Distilled spirits 1 Alcoholic beverages away from home

43 Table 9. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to. Seasonally adjusted percent.. July to to to. ' Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs, Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school 13 Tenants' insurance 1 Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Household insurance 12 Maintenance and repairs 1 Maintenance and repair services 1 Maintenance and repair commodities 1 Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs 14 Other maintenance and repair commodities 1 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 14 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services 1 Telephone services 1 Local charges 1 Interstate toll calls 1 Intrastate toll calls 1 Water and sewerage maintenance 1 Cable television 15 Refuse collection A A A - 6 Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Textile housefurnishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture 1 Sofas Living room chairs and tables 1 Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment 1... Television and sound equipment 1 Television 1 Sound equipment 1 Major household appliances 14 Refrigerators and home freezers 1 Laundry equipment 1 Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners

44 Table 9. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Seasonally adjusted percent Sept Sept July to to Sept to Other housefurnishings 14 Floor and window coverings, infants', laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment 1 Clocks, lamps, and decor items 1 Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware 1 Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware 1 Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances 14 Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap 1 Household paper products and stationery supplies 1 Other household, lawn, and garden supplies Housekeeping services 1 Postage 1 Appliance and furniture repair 1 Gardening and other household services Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Apparel commodities less footwear Men's and boys' Men's Suits, sport coats, coats, and jackets Furnishings and special clothing 1 Shirts Dungarees, jeans, and trousers Boys' Women's and girls' Women's Coats and jackets Presses Separates and sportswear Underwear, nightwear, hosiery, and accessories Suits Girls' Infants' and toddlers' 1 Other apparel commodities ' Sewing materials, notions, and luggage 14 Watches and jewelry ' 4 Watches 14 Jewelry 14 Footwear Men's Boys' and girls' 1 Women's Apparel services Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated, Other apparel services

45 Table 9. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Sept Od Unadjusted percent to. July to Seasonally adjusted percent to to. Transportation Private New vehicles New cars Subcompact new cars 14 Compact new cars 14 Intermediate new cars 14 Full-size new cars 14 Luxury new cars 14 New trucks 15 New motorcycles 14 Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Automobile maintenance and repair 1 Body work 1 Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical repair 1 Maintenance and servicing 1 Power plant repair 1 Other private transportation 1 Other private transportation commodities 1 Motor oil, coolant, and other products 1. Automobile parts and equipment 1 Tires 1 Other parts and equipment 1 Other private transportation services 1 Automobile insurance 1 Automobile finance charges 1 Automobile fees' Automobile registration, licensing, and inspection fees 1 Other automobile-related fees 1 Public transportation 1 Airline fares 1 Other intercity transportation 1 Intradty public transportation Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs 1 Nonprescnption medical equipment and supplies 1 Medical care services Professional medical services Physicians' services Dental services 1 Eye care 14 Services by other medical professionals 1 * Hospital and related services Hospital rooms Other inpatient services 14 Outpatient services *

46 Table 9. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, U.S. city average Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Seasonally adjusted percent Sept 1088 July to to to. Entertainment 1 Entertainment commodities 1 Reading materials 1 Newspapers 1 Magazines, periodicals, and books 1 Sporting goods and equipment 1 Sport vehicles, including bicycles 1 Other sporting goods 1, Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment 1 Toys, hobbies, and music equipment 1 Photographic supplies and equipment Pet supplies and expense 1 Entertainment services 1 Club memberships 14 Fees for participant sports, excluding club memberships ' 4 Admissions 1, Fees for lessons or instructions 14 Other entertainment services , Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products 1 Personal care 1 Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1 Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements 1. Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products *, Personal care services 1 Beauty parlor services for females ' Haircuts and other barber shop services for males 1 '.., Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies, Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fees College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Personal expenses 1., Legal service fees 14 Personal financial services 14 Funeral expenses ? Q Special indexes Domestically produced farm food 1 Selected beef cuts 1. Motor fuel, motor oil, coolant, and other products Utilities and public transportation Housekeeping and home maintenance services , Not seasonally adjusted. es on a December 1984=100 base es on a December 1982=100 base. 4 es on a December 1986=100 base. 5 es on a December 1983=100 base. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 42

47 Table 10. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Food and beverages Q Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products 1 Cereals and cereal products Flour and prepared flour mixes Cereal 1 Rice, pasta, and commeal 1 Bakery products 1 White bread 1 Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins 1 Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes 1.. Other bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish Meats Beef and veal Ground beef other than canned Chuck roast Round roast Round steak Sirloin steak Other beef and veal Pork Bacon Chops Ham Other pork, including sausage 1 Other meats 1 Poultry 1 Fresh whole chicken 1 Fresh and frozen chicken parts 1 Other poultry 1 Fish and seafood Canned fish and seafood 1 Fresh and frozen fish and seafood Eggs Dairy products 1 Fresh milk and cream.. Fresh whole milk Other fresh milk and cream 1 Processed dairy products 1, Cheese 1 Ice cream and related products 1, Other dairy products, including butter

48 Table 10. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept Od Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits Apples Bananas,, Oranges, including tangerines Other fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Potatoes Lettuce 1 Tomatoes 1 Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables Processed fruits Fruit juices and frozen fruit Canned and dried fruits 1 Processed vegetables 1, Frozen vegetables 1, Other processed vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets 1 Sugar and artificial sweeteners 1 Sweets, including candy Fats and oils 1 Nonalcoholic beverages Carbonated drinks Coffee 1 Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared food Canned and packaged soup Frozen prepared food 1 Snacks 1 Seasonings, condiments, sauces, and spices Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby food Food away from home f Lunch 1 Dinner 1 Other meals and snacks Alcoholic beverages 1 Alcoholic beverages at home 1 Beer and ale Wine 1 Distilled spirits 1 Alcoholic beverages away from home

49 Table 10. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. dty average Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school 13 Tenants' insurance 1 Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent * Household insurance 12 Maintenance and repairs 1 Maintenance and repair services 1 Maintenance and repair commodities 1 Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs 14 Other maintenance and repair commodities 1 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 14 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services 1 Telephone services 1 Local charges 1 Interstate toll calls 1 Intrastate toll calls 1 Water and sewerage maintenance 1 Cable television 15 Refuse collection Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Textile housefurnishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture' Sofas Living room chairs and tables 1 Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment'... Television and sound equipment 1 Television 1 Sound equipment 1 Major household appliances 14 Refrigerators and home freezers 1 Laundry equipment 1 Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners

50 Table 10. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average Continued ( =100, unless otherwise noted) Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr. Other housefurnishings 14 Floor and window coverings, infants', laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment 1 Clocks, lamps, and decor items 1 Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware 1 Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware 1 Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances 14 Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap 1 Household paper products and stationery supplies 1 Other household, lawn, and garden supplies Housekeeping services 1 Postage 1 Appliance and furniture repair 1 Gardening and other household services Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Apparel commodities less footwear Men's and boys' Men's Suits, sport coats, coats, and jackets Furnishings and special clothing 1 Shirts Dungarees, jeans, and trousers Boys' Women's and girls' Women's Coats and jackets Dresses Separates and sportswear Underwear, nightwear, hosiery, and accessories Suits Girls' Infants' and toddlers' 1 Other apparel commodities 1 Sewing materials, notions, and luggage 14 Watches and jewelry 14 Watches 14 Jewelry 14 Footwear, Boys' and girls' 1 Women's «Apparel services Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated Other apparel services

51 Table 10. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group. Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Transportation Private New vehicles New cars Subcompact new cars 14 Compact new cars 14 Intermediate new cars 14 Full-size new cars 14 Luxury new cars 14 New trucks 15 New motorcycles 14 Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Automobile maintenance and repair 1 Body work 1 Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical repair 1 Maintenance and servicing 1 Power plant repair 1 Other private transportation 1 Other private transportation commodities 1 Motor oil, coolant, and other products 1. Automobile parts and equipment 1 Tires 1 Other parts and equipment 1 Other private transportation services 1 Automobile insurance 1 Automobile finance charges 1 Automobile fees 1 Automobile registration, licensing, and inspection fees 1 Other automobile-related fees 1 Public transportation 1 Airline fares 1 Other intercity transportation 1 Intracity public transportation Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs 1 Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies 1 Medical care services Professional medical services Physicians' services Dental services 1 Eye care 14 Services by other medical professionals 1 ' Hospital and related services Hospital rooms Other inpatient services 14 Outpatient services 14,

52 Table 10. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Detailed expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept Jan. 3 months ended Apr. July. 6 months ended Apr.. Entertainment 1 Entertainment commodities 1 Reading materials 1 Newspapers 1 Magazines, periodicals, and books 1 Sporting goods and equipment 1 Sport vehicles, including bicycles 1 Other sporting goods 1 Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment 1 Toys, hobbies, and music equipment 1 Photographic supplies and equipment Pet supplies and expense 1 Entertainment services 1 Club memberships 14 Fees for participant sports, excluding dub memberships 14 Admissions 1 Fees for lessons or instructions 14 Other entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products 1.. Personal care 1 Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1.. Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements 1. Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products 1 Personal care services 1 Beauty parlor services for females 1 Haircuts and other barber shop services for males 1 Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fees College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Personal expenses 1 Legal service fees 14 Personal financial services 14 Funeral expenses Special indexes Domestically produced farm food 1 Selected beef cuts 1 Motor fuel, motor oil, coolant, and other products Utilities and public transportation Housekeeping and home maintenance services ' Not seasonally adjusted. es on a December 1984=100 base es on a December 1982=100 base. 4 es on a December 1986=100 base. 5 es on a December 1983=100 base. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 48

53 Table 11. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: I, all items Area Pricing schedule 1 July es to. to Sept Sept July U.S. city average M area size Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 500,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 500,000 M M M M North Central urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 360,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 360,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) South urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 450,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 450,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) M M M M M M M M M M West urban Size A - More than 1,250,000 Size C - 50,000 to 330,000 M M M Size classes A 3 B C D M M M M

54 Table 11. Consumer Price for AH Urban Consumers: Selected areas, all Items Continued Area Pricing schedule 1 July es to Sept to Sept Sept July areas Chicago, Ill.-Northwestem Ind LA.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastem N.J Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J San Francisco-Oakland, Calif M M M M M Baltimore, Md Boston, Mass Cleveland, Ohio Miami, Fla. St Louis, Mo.-IM Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex. Detroit, Mich Houston, Tex Foods, fuels, and several other items priced every month in all areas; most other goods and services priced as indicated: M - Every month. 1 - January, March, May, July, September, and November. 2 - February, April, June, August, ober, and December. 2 Regions are defined as the four Census regions. 3 es on a December 1986=100 base. Data not available. NOTE: Local area CPI indexes are byproducts of the national CPI program. Each local index has a smaller sample size than the national index and is, therefore, subject to substantially more sampling and other measurement error. As a result, local area indexes show greater volatility than the national index, although their long-term trends are similar. Therefore, the Bureau of Labor Statistics strongly urges users to consider adopting the national average CPI for use in their escalator 50

55 Table 12. Consumer Price for AN Urban Consumers: Regions, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Northeast North Central South West Group Sept Sept Sept Sept Expenditure category AH items All items (December 1977=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets Fats and ohs Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared food Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2, Owners' equivalent rent 2 Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services, Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities, Fuel oil Other household fuel coiiniioufues Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Household furnishings and operation Housefumishings Housekeeping supplies Housekeeping services , Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Infants' and toddlers' apparel Footwear Other apparel commodities Apparel services

56 Table 12. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Regions, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Northeast North Central South West Group.. Sept Expenditure category Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation U Medical care Medical care commodities Medical care services Professional medical services Entertainment Entertainment commodities Entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal care Personal and educational expenses Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages... Apparel commodities Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel Durables Services Rent of shelter 2 Household services less rent of shelter 2 Transportation services Medical care services, Other services

57 Table 12. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Regions, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Northeast North Central South West Group.. Sept Sept Sept Sept Special es All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners' costs 2... All items less medical care Commodities less food NonduraWes less food Nondurables less food and apparel... Nondurable Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy Energy commodities Services less energy Regions are defined as the four Census regions. es on a December 1982=100 base. es on a December 1986=100 base. Data not adequate for publication. Data not available. 53

58 Table 13. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Size class A'' Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Expenditure category All items All items (December 1977=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets Fats and oils Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared food Food away from home Alcoholic beverages, Housing Shelter Renters' costs 3 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 3, Owners' equivalent rent 3 Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 2 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Housekeeping supplies Housekeeping services Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Infants' and toddlers' apparel Footwear Other apparel commodities Apparel services

59 Table 13. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Size class A '< Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Expenditure category Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation U Medical care Medical care commodities Medical care services Professional medical services Entertainment Entertainment commodities Entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal care Personal and educational expenses Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages... Apparel commodities Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel Durables Services Rent of shelter 3 Household services less rent of shelter 3 Transportation services Medical care services Other services

60 Table 13. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Size class A s Size class B Size class C Size class D Group. Sept Sept. Sept Sept Special indexes All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners' costs 3... All Herns less medical care Commodities less food Nondurabtes less food Nondurabtes less food and apparel... NonduraWes Services less rent of shelter 3 Services less medical care Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy Energy commodities Services less energy See region and area size on table 11 for information about population size classes. 2 es on a December 1986=100 base. es on a December 1982=100 base. Data not available. 56

61 Table 14. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Northeast Size class A Size class B Size class C Group Expenditure category All items All items (December 1977= 100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products.. Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs. Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 5 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel. Footwear Transportation Private transportation, Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular... Gasoline, unleaded premium. Public transportation Medical care... Entertainment Other goods and services. Personal care

62 Table 14. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Northeast Size class A Size class B Size class C Group Sept Sept Sept Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medtoal care services Special indexes All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care

63 Table 14. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued North Central Size class A Size class B Size class C Size class D Group.. Sept Expenditure category All items All items (December 1977=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products.. Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs. Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 2 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Footwear Transportation, Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular... Gasoline, unleaded premium. Public transportation Medical care... Entertainment Other goods and services. Personal care

64 Table 14. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued North Central Size class A Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special indexes All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables toss food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care

65 Table 14. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued South Size class A Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Expenditure category All items All items (December 1977=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Footwear Transportation Private transportation, Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular, Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services Personal care

66 Table 14. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued South Size class A Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special indexes All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care

67 Table 14. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of regions and population size expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued 'by West Size class A Size class C Group... Expenditure category All items All items (December 1977=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Footwear Transportation Private transportation Motor fuel, Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation, Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services Personal care

68 Table 14. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued West Size class A Size class C Group.... Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special indexes All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care See region and area size on table 11 for information about cross classifications. 2 es on a December 1982=100 base. es on a December 1986=100 base. Data not available. 64

69 Table 15. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Food at home expenditure categories, selected areas Area Total food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home es, ober U.S. city average Region and area size 1 Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 500,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 500, North Central urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 360,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 360,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) South urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 450,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 450,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) West urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 330, Size classes A 2 B C D Selected local Baltimore, Md Boston, Mass Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind Cleveland, Ohio Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex Detroit, Mich Houston, Tex, L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif. Miami, Fla N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern N.J Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J Pittsburgh, Pa St. Louis, Mo.-lll San Francisco-Oakland, Calif Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va

70 Table 15. Consumer Price for Ail Urban Consumers: Food at home expenditure < sateqoriosf< selected areas Continued Aroii Total food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home, September to ober U.S. city average Region and ares size Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 SizeB- 500,000 to 100,000 SizeC- 50,000 to 500, North Central urban Size A- More than 1,200,000 SizeB- 360,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 360,000 SizeD- Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) South urban Size A- More than 1,200,000 SizeB- 450,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 450,000 SizeD- Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) West urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 330, Siz< AB C D > Selected local areas Baltimore, Md Boston, Mass Chicago, IIL-Northwestern Ind Cleveland, Ohio Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex Detroit, Mich Houston, Tex LA.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif... Miami, Fla. N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastem N.J Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J Pittsburgh, Pa St Louis, MO.-III San Francisco-Oakland, Calif Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va Regions are defined as the four Census regions. es on a December 1986=100 base. 66

71 Table 16. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category and commodity and service group, percent,september to ober Group U.S. city average Chicago, III. Northwestern Ind. L.A.- Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif. New York, N.Y. Northeastern N.J. Philadelphia, Pa. N.J. San Francisco Oakland, Calif. Expenditure category All items Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs. Owners' equivalent rent Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity... Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation A Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Footwear Transportation Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services Personal care

72 Table 16. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category and commodity and service group, percent,september to ober Continued Group U.S. city average Chicago, III. Northwestern Ind. L.A. Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif. New York, N.Y. Northeastern N.J. Philadelphia, Pa. N.J. San Francisco Oakland, Calif. Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages... Durables Services Medical care services Special indexes All items less shelter... All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care Data not available. 68

73 Table 17. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 ' Group U.S. city average Chicago, III.- Northwestern Ind. Dallas- Fort Worth, Tex. Detroit, Mich. from-~~ Expenditure category All items All items (1967=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 3 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel... Footwear Transportation Private transportation, Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation

74 Table 17. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Group U.S. city average Chicago, III.- Northwestern Ind. Dallas- Fort Worth, Tex. Detroit, Mich Expenditure category Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services Personal care, Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages, Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special indexes , All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care

75 Table 17. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Group Houston, Tex. L.A.- Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif. New York, N.Y.- Northeastern N.J Expenditure category All items All items (1967=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities... Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 3 Gas (piped) and electricity, Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Footwear Transportation Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline. Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation

76 Table 17. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Group Houston, Tex. L.A.- Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif. New York, N.Y.- Northeastem N.J... Expenditure category Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services * Personal care Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special indexes All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care

77 Table 17. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers: Selected ar service group Continued >as, by expenditure category and commodity and Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Group Philadelphia, Pa.-NJ. Pittsburgh, Pa. San Francisco- Oakland, Calif Expenditure category All items All items (1967=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 3 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities, Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel, Footwear Transportation Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation

78 Table 17. Consumer Price for AH Urban Consumers: Selected service group Continued by expenditure category and commodity and Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Group Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J. Pittsburgh, Pa. San Francisco- Oakland, Calif Expenditure category Medical care ; Entertainment Other goods and services, Personal care, Commodity and service group All items, Commodities Food and beverages, Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special indexes All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less enerav»». swiin* 'www wiwigj Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food... Nondurables '. Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care , Areas on pricing schedule 1 (see table 11) will appear next month. es on a December 1982=100 base. es on a December 1986=100 base. Data not adequate for publication. Data not available. 74

79 Table 18. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Sc, all items index Area Pricing schedule 1 July es Sept to Sept to July U.S. city average M Region and area size 2 Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 500,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 500,000 M M M M North Central urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 360,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 360,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) M M M M M South urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 450,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) M M M M M West urban Size A - More than 1,250,000 Size C - 50,000 to 330,000 M M M Size classes B!...!!...!...!...!.!! D M M M M

80 Table 18. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, all items index Continued Area Pricing schedule 1 July es to.. to July Selected local areas Chicago, Ill.-Northwestem Ind LA-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif... N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern N.J Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J San Francisco-Oakland, Calif M M M M M Baltimore, Md Boston, Mass Cleveland, Ohio Miami, Fla. St. Louis, Ma-Ill Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex Detroit, Mich Houston, Tex Pittsburgh, Pa Foods, fuels, and several other items priced every month in all areas; most other goods and services priced as indicated: M - Every month. 1 - January, March, May, July, September, and November. 2 - February, April, June, August, ober, and December. 2 Regions are defined as the four Census regions. 3 es on a December 1986=100 base. Data not available. NOTE: Local area CPI indexes are byproducts of the national CPI program. Each local index has a smaller sample size than the national index and is, therefore, subject to substantially more sampling and other measurement error. As a result, local area indexes show greater volatility than the national index, although their long-term trends are similar. Therefore, the Bureau of Labor Statistics strongly urges users to consider adopting the national average CPI for use in their escalator clauses. 76

81 Table 19. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Regions, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Northeast North Central South West Group Sept Expenditure category AH items All items (December 1977=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets Fats and oils Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared food Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs* Owners' equivalent rent 2., Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 3 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Housekeeping supplies Housekeeping services Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Infants' and toddlers' apparel Footwear Other apparel commodities Apparel services

82 Table 19. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Regions, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Northeast North Central South West Group Sept Sept Expenditure category Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular... Gasoline, unleaded premium. Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation Medical care Medical care commodities Medical care services Professional medical services i 7 Entertainment Entertainment commodities, Entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal care Personal and educational expenses Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages... Nondurables less food and beverages Apparel commodities... Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel Durables Services Rent of shelter 2 Household services less rent of shelter 2 Transportation services Medical care services Other services

83 Table 19. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Regions, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Northeast North Central South West Group..... Special indexes All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners' costs 2... All items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables less food and apparel... Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy Energy commodities Services less energy Regions are defined as the four Census regions. es on a December 1984=100 base. es on a December 1986=100 base. Data not adequate for publication. Data not available. 79

84 Table 20. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Size class A' Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Expenditure category All items, All items (December 1977=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home, Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home, Sugar and sweets Fats and oils Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared food Food away from home, Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 3 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 3 Owners' equivalent rent 3 Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 2 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Housekeeping supplies Housekeeping services Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Infants' and toddlers' apparel Footwear Other apparel commodities Apparel services

85 Table 20. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Size class A 2 Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Expenditure category Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation, A Medical care Medical care commodities, Medical care services, Professional medical services Entertainment Entertainment commodities Entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal care Personal and educational expenses Commodity and service group AH items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages... Apparel commodities Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel Durables Services Rent of shelter 3 Household services less rent of shelter 3 Transportation services Medical care services Other services

86 Table 20. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Size class A 2 Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Sept Sept Sept. Sept Special es AM items less food All items less shelter All Hems less homeowners' costs 3... AH Hems less medical care vxjiinimuiiros less TOOU Nondurabtes less food Nondurables less food and apparel... Nondurabtes Services less rent of shelter 3 Services less medical care Energy AM items less energy AH items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy Energy commodities Services less energy See region and area size on table 11 for information about population size classes. 2 es on a December 1986=100 base. es on a December 1984=100 base. Data not available. 82

87 Table 21. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Northeast Size class A Size class B Size class C Group. Sept. Sept.. Sept Expenditure category All items All items (December 1977= 100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products.. Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs. Dairy products, Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities! Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity, Utility (piped) gas... Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel. Footwear Transportation, Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular... Gasoline, unleaded premium. Public transportation Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services. Personal care

88 Table 21. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued ( , unless otherwise noted) Northeast Size class A Size class B Size class C Group..... Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special es All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care

89 Table 21. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued North Central Size class A Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Expenditure category All items All items (December 1977=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products.. Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs. Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 3 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel. Footwear Transportation Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular... Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation Medical care... Entertainment Other goods and services Personal care

90 Table 21. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued North Central Size class A Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special indexes All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care

91 Table 21. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued South Size class A Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Expenditure category All items All items (December 1977=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Footwear Transportation Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services Personal care.,

92 Table 21. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued South Size class A Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special indexes All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care

93 Table 21. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued West Size class A Size class C Group.... Expenditure category All items All items (December 1977=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Footwear Transportation, Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium, Public transportation Medical care Entertainment, Other goods and services Personal care

94 Table 21. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of regions and population size classes, 1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued West Size class A Size class C Group Sept Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages NonduraWes less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special indexes All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurabtes Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care See region and area size on table 11 for information about cross classifications. 2 es on a December 1984=100 base. es on a December 1986=100 base. Data not available. 90

95 Table 22. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Food at home expenditure categories, selected areas Area Total food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home es, ober U.S. city average Region and area size 1 Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 500,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 500, North Central urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 360,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 360,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) South urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 450,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 450,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) West urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 330, Size classes A 2 B C '. D Baltimore, Md Boston, Mass Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind Cleveland, Ohio Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex Detroit, Mich Houston, Tex LA.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif Miami, Fla N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastem NJ Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J 111 tsdurqm* fit* * *» *» «* St Louis, MO.-III San Francisco-Oakland, Calif Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va

96 Table 22. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Food at home expenditure categories, selected areas Continued Area Total food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home, September to ober U.S. city average Region and area size 1 Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 500,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 500, North Central urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 360,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 360,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) South urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 450,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 450,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) West urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 330, Size classes A B C D Selected local areas Baltimore, Md Boston, Mass Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind Cleveland, Ohio Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex Detroit, Mich Houston, Tex LA.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif Miami, Fla N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastem N.J Philadelphia, Pa.-NJ Pittsburgh, Pa St. Louis, Mc-lll San Francisco-Oakland, Calif Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va Regions are defined as the four Census regions. es on a December 1986=100 base. 92

97 Table 23. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category and commodity and service group, percent, September to ober Group U.S. city average Chicago, III. Northwestern Ind. LA Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif. New York, N.Y. Northeastern N.J. Philadelphia, Pa. NJ. San Francisco Oakland, Calif. Expenditure category All items Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products... Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs... Meats, poultry, and fish... Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter...,, Renters' costs Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs, Owners' equivalent rent Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation... Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparei Women's and girls' apparel Footwear Transportation... Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services Personal care ,

98 Table 23. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category and commodity and service group, percent, September to ober Continued Group U.S. city average Chicago, III.- Northwestern Ind. L.A. Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif. New York, N.Y. Northeastern N.J. Philadelphia, Pa. NJ. San Francisco- Oakland, Calif. Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages NonduraWes less food and beverages... Durables Services Medical care services All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurable less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care Data not available. Special es

99 Table 24. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Group U.S. city average Chicago, III.- Northwestem Ind. Dallas- Fort Worth, Tex. Detroit, Mich Expenditure category AH items All items (1967=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products,. Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs. Meats, poultry, and fish Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 irent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil, Other household fuel commodities 3., Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation , Apparel and upkeep 120 Apparel commodities. 118 Men's and boys' apparel 116 Women's and girls' apparel 121 Footwear Transportation Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular... Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation

100 Table 24. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 ' Group U.S. city average Chicago, III.- Northwestern Ind. Dallas- Fort Worth, Tex. Detroit, Mich.....,. Expenditure category Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services Personal care Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services.' Medical care services Special indexes All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy... Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care

101 Table 24. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Group Houston, Tex. L.A.- Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif. New York, N.Y.- Northeastern N.J Expenditure category All items All items (1967=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs, Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent 2 Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities, Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 3 Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel, Footwear Transportation Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation

102 Table 24. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Group Houston, Tex. L.A.- Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif. New York, N.Y.- Northeastern N.J Expenditure category Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services Personal care Commodity and service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special es All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care

103 Table 24. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, by expenditure category i commodity and service group Continued Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Group. Philadelphia, Pa.-NJ... Pittsburgh, Pa... San Francisco- Oakland, Calif.. Expenditure category All items All items (1967=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters' costs 2 Rent, residential Other renters' costs Homeowners' costs 2 Owners' equivalent rent* Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities 3, Gas (piped) and electricity Electricity Utility (piped) gas Household furnishings and operation Apparel and upkeep Apparel commodities Men's and boys' apparel Women's and girls' apparel Footwear.., Transportation Private transportation Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation

104 Table 24. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Group Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J. Pittsburgh, Pa. San Francisco- Oakland, Calif Expenditure category Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services, Personal care, Commodity and. service group All items Commodities Food and beverages Commodities less food and beverages Nondurables less food and beverages Durables Services Medical care services Special es All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables Services less rent of shelter 2 Services less medical care Areas on pricing schedule 1 (see table 11) will appear next month. es on a December 1984=100 base. es on a December 1986=100 base. Data not adequate for publication. Data not available. 100

105 Table P1. Average residential prices for utility (piped) gas, electricity, and fuel oil, U.S. city average and selected areas Utility (piped) gas Electricity Fuel oil #2 Area, region and population size class per 40 therms per 100 therms per 500 KWH per gallon.... U.S. city average $25,167 $25,427 $57,008 $57,434 $41,727 $40,743 $0,817 $0,790 Region and area size Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 500,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 500, North Central urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 360,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 360,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) South urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 450,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 450,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) West urban Size A - More than 1,250,000 Size C - 50,000 to 330, Size classes A B C D Selected local areas Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind, LA.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern NJ Philadelphia, Pa.-NJ San Francisco-Oakland, Calif Baltimore, Md Boston, Mass Cleveland, Ohio Miami, Fla St. Louis, Mo.-lll Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex Detroit, Mich Houston, Tex Pittsburgh, Pa Regions are defined as the four Census regions. Data not adequate for publication. 101

106 Table P2. Average residential unit prices and consumption ranges for utility (piped) gas and electricity for U.S. city average and selected areas Area, region and population size class Average price per therm of utility (piped) gas Range of therm consumption for. Average price per KWHof electricity Range of KWH consumption for.. Low High. Low High U.S. city average $0,589 $0,597 2,800 $0,084 $0,080 7,512 Region and area size 1 Northeast urban 644 Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 500,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 500, , ,246 3,928 7,246 3,680 North Central urban 500 Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 360,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 360, Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) ,292 1, ,708 6,708 3,287 3,626 3,749 South urban 629 Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 450,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 450, SizeD- Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) ? ,512 7,512 6,513 4,002 5,536 West urban Size A - More than 1,250, Size C - 50,000 to 330, ,152 7,152 5,432 Size classes A 592 B, 627 C 568 D , , ,512 7,246 5,432 5,536 Selected local areas Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind 414 L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif 754 N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern NJ 776 Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J San Francisco-Oakland, Calif 684 Baltimore, Md, 630 Boston, Mass 92 Cleveland, Ohio 478 Miami, Fla 856 St. Louis, Mo.-lll 470 Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va , , ,708 3,107 2,929 3,845 2,457 3,510 2,658 2,351 2,961 2,744 3,763 Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex 692 Detroit, Mich 498 Houston, Tex 486 Pittsburgh, Pa ,349 3,174 7,512 3,257 1 Regions are defined as the four Census regions. 102

107 Table P3. Average prices for gasoline, U.S. city average and selected areas (Per gallon) Gasoline All types 1 Gasoline Leaded regular Gasoline Unleaded regular Gasoline Unleaded premium Area, region and population size class.... U.S. city average, $0,992 $0,975 $0,933 $0,910 $0,974 $0,956 $1,130 $1,119 Region and area size 2 Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 500,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 500, North Central urban Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 360,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 360,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) , South urban,.. Size A - More than 1,200,000 Size B - 450,000 to 1,200,000 Size C - 50,000 to 450,000 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) West urban Size A - More than 1,250,000 Size C - 50,000 to 330, Size classes A B C D Selected local area* Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind LA.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern N.J Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J San Francisco-Oakland, Calif Baltimore, Md Boston, Mass Cleveland, Ohio Miami, Fla St. Louis, Mo.-IH Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex Detroit, Mich Houston, Tex Pittsburgh, Pa Also includes types of gasoline not shown separately. Regions are defined as the four Census regions. Data not adequate for publication. 103

108 Table P4. Average retail food prices, U.S. city average and four regions ' U.S. average Northeast North Central South West Food and unit..... Cereals and bakery products: Flour, white, all purpose, per Ib, Rice, white, long grain, precooked, per Ib, Rice, white, long grain, uncooked, per Ib Spaghetti and macaroni, per Ib Bread, white, pan, per Ib Bread, French, per Ib, Bread, whole wheat, pan, per Ib Rolls, hamburger, per Ib Cupcakes, chocolate, per ib Cookies, chocolate chip, per Ib Crackers, soda, salted, per Ib, $0, $0, $0, $0, $0, $0, $0, $0, Meats, poultry, fish and eggs: Meats: Beef and veal: Ground chuck, 100% beef, per Ib Ground beef, 100% beef, per Ib Chuck roast, U.S. Choice, bone-in, per Ib... Round roast, U.S. Choice, boneless, per Ib. Rib roast, U.S. Choice, bone-in, per Ib Steak, round, U.S. Choice, boneless, per Ib. Steak, sirloin, U.S. Choice, bone-in, per Ib.. Steak, chuck, U.S. Choice, bone-in, per Ib.. Steak, T-Bone, U.S. Choice, bone-in, per Ib. Steak, porterhouse, U.S. Choice, bone-in, per Ib Pork: Bacon, sliced, per Ib Chops, center cut, bone-in, per Ib Ham, rump or shank half, bone-in, smoked, per Ib Sirloin roast, bone-in, per Ib Shoulder picnic, bone-in, smoked, per Ib Sausage, fresh, loose, per Ib Ham, canned, 3 or 5 lbs, per Ib Other meats: Frankfurters, all meat or all beef, per Ib Bologna, all beef or mixed, per Ib Beef liver, per Ib Poultry: Chicken, fresh, whole, per Ib Chicken breast, bone-in, per Ib Chicken legs, bone-in, per Ib Turkey, frozen, whole, per Ib Fish and seafood: Tuna, light, chunk, per Ib Eggs: Grade A, large, per doz Grade AA, large, per doz Dairy products: Milk, fresh, whole, fortified, per 1/2 gal Milk, fresh, skim, per 1/2 gal Milk, fresh, low fat, per 1/2 gal Butter, salted, grade AA, stick, per Ib American processed cheese, per Ib Cheddar cheese, natural, per Ib Ice cream, prepackaged, bulk, regular, per 1/2 gal Yogurt, natural, fruit flavored, per 1/2 pt

109 Table P4. Average retail food prices, U.S. city average and four regions '--Continued U.S. average Northeast North Central South West Food and unit..... Fruits and vegetables: Fresh fruits and vegetables: Apples, Red Delicious, per Ib Bananas, per Ib Oranges, Navel, per Ib Oranges, Valencia, per Ib Cherries, per Ib Grapefruit, per Ib Grapes, Emperor or Tokay, per Ib Grapes, Thompson Seedless, per Ib Lemons, per Ib Peaches, per Ib Pears, Anjou, per Ib Strawberries, dry pint, per 12oz Potatoes, white, per Ib Lettuce, iceberg, per Ib Tomatoes, field grown, per Ib Beans, green, snap, per Ib Cabbage, per Ib Carrots, short trimmed and topped, per Ib Celery, per Ib Corn on the cob, per Ib Cucumbers, per Ib Mushrooms, per Ib Onions, dry yellow, per Ib Onions, green (scallions), per Ib Peppers, sweet, per Ib Radishes, per Ib Processed fruits and vegetables: Orange juice, frozen concentrate, 12oz. can, per 16oz Potatoes, frozen, French fried, per Ib Tomatoes, canned, whole, per Ib ( * Other foods at home: Sugar and sweets: Hard candy, solid, per Ib Sugar, white, all sizes, per Ib Sugar, white, oz. pkg, per Ib Fats and oils: Margarine, stick, per Ib Margarine, soft, tubs, per Ib Shortening, vegetable oil blends, per Ib Peanut butter, creamy, all sizes, per Ib Nonalcoholic beverages: Cola, nondiet, returnable bottles, 6 or 8 pk., per 16 oz. 2 Cola nondiet, cans, 72oz. 6 pk., per 16 oz. 2. Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per Ib. Coffee, 100%, ground roast, oz. can, perlb Coffee, instant, plain, regular, 6-14oz, per 16oz Coffee, freeze dried, plain, regular, all sizes, per 16oz Coffee, freeze dried, decaffeinated, all sizes, per 16oz Other prepared foods: Potato chips, per 16oz, Pork and beans, canned, per 16oz Alcoholic beverages: Bourbon whiskey, 375ml-5 liter, per 25 oz. Vodka, domestic, 375ml-5 liter, per 25 oz. 891 Regions are defined as the four Census regions. Deposit may be included in price. Data not adequate for publication. 105

110 Technical Notes Brief Explanation of the CPI The Consumer Price (CPI) is a measure of the average in prices over time in a fixed market basket of goods and services. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes CPl's for two population groups: (1) a CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) which covers approximately 80 percent of the total population and (2), a CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) which covers 32 percent of the total population. The CPI-U includes, in addition to wage earners and clerical workers, groups such as professional, managerial, and technical workers, the selfemployed, short-term workers, the unemployed, and retirees and others not in the labor force. The CPI is based on prices of food, clothing, shelter, and fuels, transportation fares, charges for doctors' and dentists' services, drugs, and the other goods and services that people buy for day-to-day living. Prices are collected in 85 urban areas across the countryfromabout 57,000 housing units and approximately 19,000 retail establishments department stores, supermarkets, hospitals, filling stations, and other types of stores and service establishments. All taxes directly associated with the purchase and use of items are included in the index. Prices of food, fuels, and a few other items are obtained every month in all 85 locations. Prices of most other commodities and services are collected every month in the five largest geographic areas and every other month in other areas. Prices of most goods and services are obtained by personal visits of the Bureau's trained representatives. Some data, such as used car prices, are obtainedfromsecondary sources. In calculating the index, price s for the various items in each location are averaged together with weights which represent their importance in the spending of the appropriate population group. Local data are then combined to obtain a U.S. city average. Separate indexes are also published by size of city, by region of the country, for cross calculations of regions and population-size classes, and for 27 local areas. Area indexes do not measure differences in the level of prices among cities, they only measure the average in prices for each area since the base period. The indexes measure price froma designated reference date, , which equals 100. An increase of 7 percent, for example, is shown as 10. This can also be expressed in dollars as follows: The price of a base period "market basket" of goods and services in the CPI has risen from $100 in to $107 For further details, see BLS Handbook of Methods, BUS Bulletin 2285, April, and The Consumer Price : Revision, BLS Report 736, January. Calculating Changes Movements of the indexes from one month to another are usually expressed as percent s rather than s in index points, because index point s are affected by the level of the index in relation to its base period while percent s are not. The example in the accompanying box illustrates the computation of index point and percent s. s for 3-month and 6-month periods are expressed as annual rates and are computed according to the standard formula for compound growth rates. These data indicate what the percent would be if the current rate were maintained for a 12-month period. Point Change CPI Less previous index Equals index point Change point difference Divided by the previous index Equals Results multiplied by one hundred Equals percent x

111 Energy Prices Price are usually available for the U.S. city average, 28 large urban areas, and 16 areas reflecting the four Census regions cross-classified by four population sizes. However, not all energy commodities and services are used in every area of the country. Fuel oil, for example, is not a common heating fuel in some urban areas, particularly in the South and West. Where no average prices are available, the designation will also appear if the data sufficiency criteria have not been met in any given month. For example, if there are fewer than five usuable fuel oil prices for a published city or region size class, no fuel oil prices for the area wiil be published. All prices are collected monthly by BLS representatives in the urban areas priced for the CPI. Prices for natural gas and electricity include fuel and purchased gas adjustments and all applicable taxes. Fuel oil and gasoline prices include applicable Federal, State, and Local taxes. Natural gas and electricity. Natural gas prices are reported in therms, which are a measure of heating value. Electricity prices are given in kilowatt hours (kwh). For both utility services, the consumption ranges specified in table P-2 are the upper and lower limits of the bill sizes priced for the Consumer Price. The average prices per therm and per kilowatt hour are calculated from bills priced within these ranges. It should be noted that bills priced for the CPI are not only for different consumption amounts, but may also be calculated from different types of residential rate schedules. The average prices per therm and per kilowatt hour are not, therefore, generally suitable for use in placeto-place price comparisons. The average prices for 40 and 100 therms of natural gas for 500 kilowatt hours of electricity (table P-l) are calculated from a special price collection program. They are not used in the calculation on the CPI. Since heating and airconditioning requirements vary by geographic locations, climate, and weather conditions, it cannot be inferred that these consumption amounts represent those used by a typical residential consumer. These bills are use merely to track price s over time for constant amounts of consumption, and to provide continuity with prices of natural gas and electricity formerly published in conjunction with the unrevised Consumer Price. Fuel oil Only #2 fuel oil (home heating oil) is priced. Prices are collected, in most cases, for quantities greater than one gallon. These prices are converted to a gallon price for this program. Fuel oil prices reflect discounts for quantity and/or quick payment. Gasoline. Gasoline prices are collected at the pump from a sample of full service, mini-service, and self serve gas stations. Approximate British Thermal Unit (BTU) values for some energy items are as follows, according to the source indicated: 1 therm = 100,000 BTU'S (U.S. Department of Energy). 1 kwh = 3,412 BTU'S (Edison Electric Institute) 1 gallon #2 fuel oil = 140,000 BTIFS (U.S. Department of Energy). Food Prices In the revised CPI, actual weighted average prices are calculated each month at the national level and for the four Census geographic regions. As a result of s in price collection methodology and sample sizes, average prices for individual cities cannot in general be produced. It is hoped, however, that regional average prices will help satisy the need for local area data. It should be noted, however, that the average food prices in this report reflect variations in brand, quality, and size among geographic areas. Uses of average food prices should be aware that these differences exist. Because a number of food commoditites are not available in all areas on a year-round basis, prices will not appear in some months for some regions or for the U.S. city average. In other instances, sufficient prices may not be available due to temporary disruptions in supplies. Where no average prices are available, the designation will appear. When a price is not available from an individual store in any months, an estimated price will be calculated for the missing item and used in computing the average price. In cases where the proportion of estimated prices used to calculate the average is considered too high, the average price will not be published and will appear for that item in the table. Because of space limitations in the table, the description for each item is abbreviated. More detailed specifications are available from the BLS Regional Offices or from the Washington Office upon request. Reference Base Change Beginning with the release of data for January in February, most Consumer Price es have shifted to a new reference base year. All indexes previously expressed on a base of 1967=100, or any other base through December 1981, have been rebased to = 100. Only indexes with a base later than December 1981 have maintained their bases. This base was reviewed by the Office of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards, Office of Management and Budget, and is in keeping with the Government's longstanding policy to update index bases periodically. Selection of the period was made to coincide with the updated expenditure weights, which are based upon data tabulated from the Consumer Expenditure Surveys for 1982, 1983, and The last previous rebasing of CPI data occurred 107

112 in February 1971, when the 1967 base was substituted for the former base. Historical data for each CPI series on the new base are available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For the convenience of users, the BLS will continue to publish allitems indexes for the U.S. city average, and for the individual local areas for which CPI'S are published, on their former official reference base (1967 = 100 in most cases). Conversion factors and an accompanying fact sheet on rebasing are available fron BLS. Dividing by one of these factors will rebase the related index series from its current base to its previous reference base. (Users should note: Because of rounding effects, there may be occasional minor differences between the final rebased index and the result obtained using the conversion factor.) Adjustment of Shelter es for Aging Effects Begining with the January CPI, the Bureau of Labor Statistics adjusted the monthly CPI shelter indexes for the in quality resulting from the effect of aging on rental housing. In January, the Bureau announced its intention to begin making such adjustments, assuming that further research substantiated the need to do so. The decision to implement the adjustment was based on extensive BLS research, in which alternative adjustment methods were explored and tested. Evaluation of the research indicates that an aging effect exists, and that the chosen method is operationally feasible. 1 The adjustment affects CPI shelter indexes, which would have been raised by 0 percent for the year had an aging adjustment been applied. The quality of a housing unit decreases as the unit ages. Existing BLS methods are used to correct for relatively easily measured quality s such as the addition of an extra bedroom, but such methods are inadequate to correct for deterioration in the condition of housing units. 2 The aging adjustment method was specificially designed to correct for quality s associated with this deterioration. The BLS 1 A complete technical presentation of BLS research on this subject is available in William C. Randolph, "Housing Depreciation and Aging Bias in the Consumer Price," BLS Working Paper No. 166, April, and forthcoming Journal of Business and Economic Statistics, and in William C. Randolph, "Estimation of Housing Depreciation: Short Term Quality Change and Long Term Vintage Effects," BLS Working Paper No. 160, April 1986, and forthcoming, Journal of Urban Economics. These papers are available from the BLS on request. 2 For details on existing quality adjustment methods, see, BLS Handbook of Methods, chapter 19 (BLS Bulletin 2285), forthcoming. used hedonic regression methods to estimate the aging effect. The estimates were then used to correct the CPI rent and rental equivalence indexes. Hedonic regressions are statistical functions that relate the price of a good to its attributes or characteristics. For example, a hedonic regression relates a housing unit's rent to its size, age, location, etc. By using BLS housing survey data from and Census data from 1980, hedonic regression methods provided estimates of the relationship between a housing unit's rent and age while other housing unit characteristics were held constant. The estimated relationship was then used to construct the aging adjustment. Estimates will be recomputed annually by using the previous year's BLS housing survey data and the most recently available Census data. Seasonally Adjusted and Unadjusted Data Because price data are used for different purposes by different groups, the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes seasonally adjusted as well as unadjusted s each month. For analyzing general price trends in the economy, seasonally adjusted s are usually preferred since they eliminate the affect of s that normally occur at the same time and in about the same magnitude every yearsuch as price movements resulting from changing climatic conditions, production cycles, model overs, holidays, and sales. The unadjusted data are of primary interest to consumers concerned about the prices they actually pay. Unadjusted data also are used extensively for escalation purposes. Many collective bargaining contract agreements and pension plans, for example, tie compensation s to the Consumer Price unadjusted for seasonal variation. Seasonal factors used in computing the seasonally adjusted indexes are dervied by the x-ll-arlma Seasonal Adjustment Method. The updated seasonal data at the end of 1977 replaced data from 1967 through Subsequent annual updates have replaced 5 years of seasonal data; e.g., data from 1983 through were replaced at the end of. The seasonal movement of the all-items index and 43 other aggregations is derived by combining the seasonal movement of 50 selected components. Each year, the seasonal status of every series is reevaluated based upon certain statistical criteria. If any of the 50 components their seasonal adjustment status from seasonally adjusted to not seasonally adjusted, unadjusted data will be used for the last 5 years, but the seasonally adjusted indexes wiil be used before that period. 108 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2 *f 1-3 if 6 /