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1 CPI Report Data *or o ine U S Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics

2 U.S. D EPA RTM EN T OF LABOR Lynn M artin, Secretary Data for BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS Office of Prices and Living Conditions Kenneth V. Dalton, Associate Commissioner The CPI Detailed Report- (ISSN ) is a monthly report on consumer price movements, including statistical tables and technical notes. The report covers two indexes, the Consumer Price for AH Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and the Consumer Price for Wage Earners and Clerical W orkers (CPI-W ). The indexes reflect data for the U.S. city average and selected areas, A subsription may be ordered for 1 or 2 years from: New Orders, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box , Pittsburgh, PA Subscription price per year: $23 domestic, $28.75 foreign, Single copy domestic, $6; foreign, $7.50. Prices are subject to by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Send correspondence on subscription matters, including address s and missing issues, to the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, or telephone (202) POST MASTER: Send address s to CPI Detailed Report, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC For Technical information call the CPI Information and Analysis Office at (202) , or write to Consumer Price es, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 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. Information in this publication will be made available to sensory impaired individuals upon request. Voice phone: (202) 606-STAT; TD D phone: (202) ; TDD Message Referral phone: Material in this publication is in the public domain and, with appropriate credit, may be repoduced without permission. Second-class postage paid at Washington, DC and at additional mailing offices. July

3 CPI Detailed Report Data for Contents Price movements Charts 4 Technical notes 96 tables CPI-U CPI-W Table Page Table Page U.S. city average Expenditure categories; commodity, service groups Seasonally adjusted expenditure categories; commodity, service groups Detailed expenditure categories Seasonally adjusted detailed expenditure categories Special detailed categories 5 22 Historical All items, 1913-present Commodity and service groups and detailed expenditures, indexes Commodity and service groups and detailed expenditures, percent from previous December Selected areas All items indexes Regions Population classes Regions and population classes cross classified Food at home expenditure categories Areas priced monthly: Percent s over the month City indexes and percent s Average price tables Table Page U.S. city average Energy PI 91 Residential prices P2 92 Residential unit and consumption ranges P3 93 Gasoline P4 94 Retail food

4 Scheduled Release Dates Consumer Price data are scheduled for initial realease on the following dates: month Release date month Release date July August September August 13 September 15 October 15 October November December November 13 December 11 January 15

5 Price Movements The Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent before seasonal adjustment in to a level of ( = 100). For the 12-month period ended in, the CPI-U increased 3.1 percent. The Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) rose 0.4 percent in prior to seasonal adjustment. The CPI-W level of was 3.0 percent higher than the index in. CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) On a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI-U rose 0.3 percent in, following increases of 0.2 and 0.1 percent in April and, respectively. A substantial increase in energy prices and an upturn in the food index were responsible for the somewhat larger advance than in the 2 preceding months. Excluding food and energy, the CPI-U rose 0.2 percent in, the same as in. Consumer prices rose at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 2.6 percent in the second quarter after advancing at a 3.5-percent rate in the first 3 months of. This broughttheyear-to-dateannualrateto 3.1 percent, thesame as that for all of. (See tabulation on page 2.) While the overall rates are the same, the composition of the increases is somewhat different. Energy prices have rebounded in, albeit moderately, after declining 7.4 percent in. The 2.4-percent rate through the first half of reflects a 4.3-percent annual rate of increase in petroleumbased energy prices, which had declined 16.1 percent in. Charges for energy services have risen at a 0.4- percent annual rate in the first 6 months of. The food component, which registered its smallest increase in 15 years in, has been virtually stable thus far in. Grocery store food prices have declined through the first 6 months, with decreases in the indexes for fresh fruits and vegetables and meats, poultry, fish, and eggs more than offsetting moderate price increases for most other grocery store foods. The in the index for all items less food and energy has continued to slow since The 3.8-percent rate in the first half of, if maintained, would be the smallest increase in this component since While the moderation since 1990 has been broad-based, the deceleration in the shelter and medical care components has been particularly notable. The food and beverage component rose 0.1 percent in. Grocery store food prices, which declined in April and, also rose 0.1 percent in after seasonal adjustment. The index for fruits and vegetables, which had been primarily responsible for these decreases, continued to fall in, but by less than in the preceding 2 months. The index for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs turned down in, declining 0.2 percent. Decreases in the indexes for pork, eggs, and fish and seafood more than offset increases in beef and poultry prices. The indexes for cereal and Table A. Percent s in CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) Seasonally adjusted Unadjusted Changes from preceding month December January February March April Compound annual rate 3 months ended 12 months ended All items Food and beverages Housing Apparel and upkeep Transportation Medical care Entertaintment Other goods and services Special indexes: Energy Food All items less food and energy

6 Table B. Percent s in CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) Seasonally adjusted Unadjusted Changes from preceding month December January February March April Compound annual rate 3 months ended 12 months ended All items... ; Food and beverages Housing Apparel and upkeep Transportation Medical care Entertaintment Other goods and services Special indexes: Energy Food All items less food and energy, and bakery products and dairy products each rose 0.6 percent in. The increase in the latter group was its first advance since January. The other two components of the food and beverages index restaurant meals and alcoholic beverages rose 0.2 and declined 0.1 percent, respectively. The housing component, which rose 0.1 percent in, advanced 0.4 percent in. While all three major housing groups contributed to the larger advance, most of the acceleration was accounted for by a 0.5-percent rise in shelter costs. Within shelter, renters costs rose 0.6 percent and homeowners costs, 0.4 percent, while maintenance and repair costs increased 0.3 percent. The increase in renters costs reflected a 1.6-percent jump in the index for lodging while out of town. Residential rents rose 0.1 percent in. The index for household fuels and utilities rose 0.3 percent, following a 0.2-percent increase in. The index for household fuels rose 0.8 percent, reflecting increases in prices for fuel oil and natural gas up 3.2 and 1.3 percent, Percent s, 12 months ended in December SAAR 6 months ended in All Item s Food and beverages Housing Apparel and upkeep Transportation Medical care Entertainment Other good and services Special indexes: Energy Food All Items less food and energy respectively. The index for electricity rose 0.3 percent, following seasonal adjustment. (Prior to seasonal adjustment, these charges rose 5.5 percent.) The index for other utilities and public services declined slightly as a 0.7-percent drop in charges for telephone services more than offset increases in the indexes for water and sewerage maintenance, refuse collection, and cable television. The index for household furnishings and operation, which declined slightly in, increased 0.3 percent in, largely as a result of a 1.2-percent rise in housekeeping services. The transportation index rose 0.5 percent in, following a 0.3-percent rise in. A substantial increase in motor fuel prices was partially offset by a sharp decline in the cost of public transportation. The index for gasoline rose 3.2 percent in and has increased 5.5 percent since turning up in March. Despite the recent increases, as of, gasoline prices were still 14.0 percent lower than their peak level of November New vehicle purchase costs continued to increase moderately. The index for new vehicles increased 0.2 percent and automobile finance charges rose 0.1 percent. The increase in automobile finance charges was the first advance since February. Used car prices increased substantially for the third consecutive month up 1.2 percent in and 4.9 percent since March. The decline in public transportation costs reflected a 6.5-percent drop in airline fares. The index for apparel and upkeep, which increased 0.4 percent in, fell 0.2 percent in. (Prior to seasonal adjustment, the index declined 1.6 percent.) End of season markdowns, especially women s and girl s apparel, were largely responsible for the decline. The medical care component rose 0.4 percent in its smallest increase since November 1988 to a level that was 7.5 percent above a year ago. The index for medical care commodities increased 0.2 percent. The index for medical care services rose 0.5 percent. Within medical 2

7 care services, the cost of professional services increased 0.3 percent while hospital and related services advanced 0.8 percent. Entertainment costs were und in for the second consecutive month. Declines in the indexes for sporting goods and equipment, fees for participant sports, and admissions to movies, theaters, concerts, and sporting events offset small increases in most other entertainment components. The index for other goods and services rose 0.2 percent in, following advances of 0.7 percent in each of the 2 preceding months. An increase in tuition fees was partially offset by declines in prices for personal care and tobacco and smoking products. CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) On a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers also rose 0.3 percent in. 3

8 * Percent s over 12-month spans are calculated from unadjusted data. Percent s over 1-month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally adjusted data. 4

9 * Percent s over 12-month spans are calculated from unadjusted data. Percent s over 1-month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally adjusted data.

10 * Percent s over 12-month spans are calculated from unadjusted data. Percent s over 1-month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally adjusted data.

11 * Percent s over 12-month spans are calculated from unadjusted data. Percent s over 1-month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally adjusted data. 7

12 Table 1. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group (1982*84=100, unless otherwise noted) Group Relative importance, December Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to All items All items (1967=100) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs... Dairy products 1... 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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 Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation

13 Table 1. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Group Relative importance, December Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to Medical c a re Medical care commodities Medical care services Professional medical services Entertainment Entertainment commodities Entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal care Toilet goods and personal care appliances Personal care services Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Commodity and service group All item s 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 Household services less rent of shelter Transportation services Medical care services Other services Special indexes All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners costs All items less medical c a re Commodities less fo o d Nondurables less food Nondurables less food and apparel Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy commodities Energy commodities Services less energy services Purchasing power of the consumer dollar: $ $.716 $ $ Not seasonally adjusted. - Data not available. 2 es on a December 1982=100 base. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 9

14 Table 2. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Group Mar. Apr. Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. All items Food and beverages F o od Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eg gs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at hom e Sugar and sweets Fats and oils Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared fo o d Food away from home Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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 Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New ca rs Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation

15 Table 2. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): 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 Mar. Apr. Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. 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 Toilet goods and personal care appliances Personal care services 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 Apparel commodities Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel Durables Services Rent of shelter Household sendees less rent of shelter Transportation services Medical care services Other services Special es All items less fo o d All items less shelter All items less homeowners costs All items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables less food and apparel Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy commodities Energy commodities Sendees less energy services Not seasonally adjusted. - Data not available. 2 es on a December base. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 11

16 Table 3. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Seasonally adjusted percent Mar. to Apr. Apr. to to Food and beverages Food Food at hom e Cereals and bakery products Cereals and cereal products Flour and prepared flour mixes Cereal Rice, pasta, and cornmeal Bakery products White bread Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes Other bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish M eats Beef and veal Ground beef other than canned Chuck roast Round roast Round steak Sirloin steak Other beef and veal Pork Bacon Chops H am Other pork, including sausage Other m eats Poultry Fresh whole chicken Fresh and frozen chicken parts Other poultry Fish and seafood Canned fish and seafood Fresh and frozen fish and seafood Eggs Dairy products' Fresh milk and cream Fresh whole milk Other fresh milk and cream Processed dairy products Cheese Ice cream and related products Other dairy products, including butter Fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits Apples Bananas Oranges, including tangerines Other fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Potatoes Lettuce Tomatoes Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables Processed fruits Fruit juices and frozen fruit Canned and dried fruits Processed vegetables Frozen vegetables Other processed vegetables

17 Table 3. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to Other food at home Sugar and sweets Sugar and artificial sweeteners Sweets, including candy Fats and oils Nonalcoholic beverages Carbonated drinks Coffee Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared food Canned and packaged soup Frozen prepared food Snacks Seasonings, condiments, sauces, and spices Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby food Food away from home Lunch Dinner Other meals and snacks Alcoholic beverages * Alcoholic beverages at home Beer and ale Wine Distilled spirits Alcoholic beverages away from home Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school Tenants insurance Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs Other maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Telephone services Local charges Interstate toll calls Intrastate toll calls Water and sewerage maintenance Cable television Refuse collection

18 Table 3. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Seasonally adjusted percent Mar. to Apr. Apr. to to Household furnishings and operation Housefumishings Textile housefumishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture Sofas Living room chairs and tables Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment Video and audio products Televisions Video products other than televisions Audio products Major household appliances Refrigerators and home freezers Laundry equipment Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners Information processing equipment Other housefumishings Floor and window coverings, infants', laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment Clocks, lamps, and decor items Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances Indoor plants and fresh cut flowers Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap Household paper products and stationery supplies Other household, lawn, and garden supplies * Housekeeping services Postage Appliance and furniture repair 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 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 Other apparel commodities Sewing materials, notions, and luggage Watches and jewelry Watches Jewelry Footwear Men s Boys and girls Women s Apparel services Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated 1... Other apparel services

19 Table 3. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to Transportation Private New vehicles New cars Subcompact new cars Compact new cars Intermediate new cars Full-size new cars Luxury new cars New trucks New motorcycles Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular... NA NA Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Automobile maintenance and repair Body work Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical repair Maintenance and servicing Power plant repair Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Motor oil, coolant, and other products 1... Automobile parts and equipment1... Tires Other parts and equipment Other private transportation services Automobile insurance Automobile finance charges Automobile fees Automobile registration, licensing, and inspection fees Other automobile-related fees Public transportation 1... Airline fares 1... Other intercity transportation Intracity public transportation Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies Medical care sendees Professional medical services Physicians' services Dental sendees Eye care Services by other medical professionals Hospital and related sendees Hospital rooms Other inpatient services Outpatient services

20 Table 3. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to Entertainment Entertainment commodities Reading materials Newspapers Magazines, periodicals, and books Sporting goods and equipment Sport vehicles, including bicycles Other sporting goods Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment Toys, hobbies, and music equipment Photographic supplies and equipment..., Pet supplies and expense 1... Entertainment services Club memberships Fees for participant sports, excluding club memberships3... Admissions Fees for lessons or instructions Other entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal care Toilet goods and personal care appliances Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products1... Personal care services Beauty parlor services for females Haircuts and other barber shop services for males Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fees College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Day care and nursery school Personal expenses Legal service fees Personal financial services' Funeral expenses Special es Domestically produced farm food Selected beef cuts Motor fuel, motor oil, coolant and other products Utilities and public transportation Housekeeping and home maintenance services Not seasonally adjusted. 2 es on a December 1982= 100 base. 3 es on a December 1986= 100 base. 4 es on a December 1983= 100 base. 5 es on a December 1988= 100 base. 6 es on a December 1990=100 base. Data not adequate for publication. 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 (CPI-U): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories ( =*100, unless otherwise noted) Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. Food and beverages Food at home Cereals and bakery Cereals and cereal products Flour and prepared flour mixes Cereal Rice, pasta, and commeal Bakery products White bread Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes 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 x k Bacon Chops Ham Other pork, including sausage Other meats Poultry Fresh whole chicken Fresh and frozen chicken parts Other poultry Fish and seafood Canned fish and seafood Fresh and frozen fish and seafood Eggs Dairy products Fresh milk and cream Fresh whole milk Other fresh milk and cream Processed dairy products Cheese Ice cream and related products Other dairy products, including butter Fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits Apples Bananas Oranges, including tangerines Other fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Potatoes Lettuce Tomatoes Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables Processed fruits Fruit juices and frozen fruit Canned and dried fruits Processed vegetables Frozen vegetables Other processed vegetables

22 Table 4. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. Other food at home Sugar and sweets Sugar and artificial sweeteners Sweets, including candy Fats and oils Nonalcoholic beverages Carbonated drinks Coffee Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared food Canned and packaged soup Frozen prepared food Snacks Seasonings, condiments, sauces, and spices Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby food Food away from home Lunch Dinner Other meals and snacks Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages at home Beer and a le Wine Distilled spirits Alcoholic beverages away from home Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school Tenants insurance Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs Other maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Telephone services Local charges Interstate toll calls Intrastate toll calls Water and sewerage maintenance Cable television Refuse collection

23 Table 4. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Textile housefurnishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture Sofas Living room chairs and tables Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment Video and audio products Televisions Video products other than televisions Audio products Major household appliances Refrigerators and home freezers Laundry equipment Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners Information processing equipment Other housefurnishings Floor and window coverings, infants, laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment Clocks, lamps, and decor items Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances Indoor plants and fresh cut flowers Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap Household paper products and stationery supplies Other household, lawn, and garden supplies Housekeeping services Postage Appliance and furniture repair 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 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 Other apparel commodities Sewing materials, notions, and luggage Watches and jewelry Watches Jewelry Footwear Men s Boys and girls Women s Apparel services Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated Other apparel services

24 Table 4. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. Transportation Private New vehicles New cars Subcompact new cars Compact new cars Intermediate new cars Full-size new cars Luxury new cars New trucks New motorcycles Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular... NA NA Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Automobile maintenance and repair Body work Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical repair Maintenance and servicing Power plant repair Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Motor oil, coolant, and other products Automobile parts and equipment Tires Other parts and equipment Other private transportation services Automobile insurance Automobile finance charges Automobile fees Automobile registration, licensing, and inspection fees Other automobile-related fees Public transportation Airline fares Other intercity transportation Intracity public transportation Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies Medical care services Professional medical services Physicians services Dental services Eye care Services by other medical professionals Hospital and related services Hospital rooms Other inpatient services Outpatient services

25 Table 4. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. Entertainment Entertainment commodities Reading materials Newspapers Magazines, periodicals, and books Sporting goods and equipment Sport vehicles, including bicycles Other sporting goods Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment Toys, hobbies, and music equipment Photographic supplies and equipment Pet supplies and expense Entertainment services Club memberships Fees for participant sports, excluding club memberships3... Admissions Fees for lessons or instructions Other entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal care Toilet goods and personal care appliances Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products 1... Personal care services Beauty parlor services for females Haircuts and other barber shop services for males Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fees College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Day care and nursery school Personal expenses Legal service fees13....' Personal financial services Funeral expenses Special indexes Domestically produced farm food Selected beef cuts 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. es on a December 1983=100 base. es on a December 1988=100 base. 6 es on a December 1990=100 base. ** Data not adequate for publication. Data not available. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 21

26 Table 5. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, unadjusted indexes for special detailed expenditure categories 1 Item es 1-month percent s ended Percent to Mar. Apr. Mar. Apr. Food and beverages 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 Other dairy products Frozen fruit and fruit juices Other fruit juices Cut com, 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 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. 22

27 Table 6. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Group Relative importance, December Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to All items All items ( ) 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners' costs Owners equivalent rent Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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 Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fu el Gasoline Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation

28 Table 6. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Group Relative importance, December Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to 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 Toilet goods and personal care appliances Personal care services 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 Apparel commodities Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel Durables Services Rent of shelter Household services less rent of shelter Transportation services Medical care services Other services Special indexes All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners costs All items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables less food and apparel Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy commodities Energy commodities Services less energy services Purchasing power of the consumer dollar: $ $.727 $ $ Not seasonally adjusted. - Data not available. 2 es on a December 1982=100 base. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 24

29 Table 7. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Group Mar. Apr. Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. All items 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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 Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation

30 Table 7. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): 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 Mar. Apr. Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. Medical care Medical care commodities Medical care services Professional medical sendees Entertainment Entertainment commodities Entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal care Toilet goods and personal care appliances Personal care services 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 Apparel commodities Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel Durables Services Rent of shelter Household services less rent of shelter Transportation sendees Medical care services Other services Special es All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners costs All Items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables less food and apparel Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy commodities Energy commodities Services less energy services Not seasonally adjusted. - Data not available. 2 es on a December 1984=100 base. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 26

31 Table 8. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Cereals and cereal products Flour and prepared flour mixes Cereal Rice, pasta, and cornmeal Bakery products White bread Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes 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 é Other pork, including sausage Other meats Poultry Fresh whole chicken Fresh and frozen chicken parts Other poultry Fish and seafood Canned fish and seafood Fresh and frozen fish and seafood Eggs Dairy products Fresh milk and cream Fresh whole milk Other fresh milk and cream Processed dairy products Cheese Ice cream and related products Other dairy products, including butter Fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits Apples Bananas Oranges, including tangerines Other fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Potatoes Lettuce Tomatoes Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables Processed fruits Fruit juices and frozen fruit Canned and dried fruits Processed vegetables Frozen vegetables Other processed vegetables

32 Table 8. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to Other food at home Sugar and sweets Sugar and artificial sweeteners Sweets, including candy Fats and oils Nonalcoholic beverages Carbonated drinks Coffee Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared food Canned and packaged soup Frozen prepared food Snacks Seasonings, condiments, sauces, and spices Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby food Food away from home Lunch Dinner Other meals and snacks Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages at home Beer and ale Wine Distilled spirits Alcoholic beverages away from home Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school Tenants insurance Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs Other maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Telephone services Local charges Interstate toll calls Intrastate toll calls Water and sewerage maintenance Cable television Refuse collection

33 Table 8. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to Household furnishings and operation Housefumishings Textile housefumishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture Sofas Living room chairs and tables Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment Video and audio products Televisions Video products other than televisions Audio products Major household appliances Refrigerators and home freezers Laundry equipment Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners Information processing equipment1* Other housefumishings Floor and window coverings, infants, laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment Clocks, lamps, and decor items Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances Indoor plants and fresh cut flowers Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap Household paper products and stationery supplies Other household, lawn, and garden supplies Housekeeping services Postage Appliance and furniture repair 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 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 Infants and toddlers Other apparel commodities Sewing materials, notions, and luggage Watches and jewelry Watches Jewelry Footwear Men s Boys and girls Women s Apparel services Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated 1... Other apparel services

34 Table 8. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to Transportation Private... * New vehicles New cars Subcompact new cars Compact new cars Intermediate new cars Full-size new cars Luxury new cars t New trucks New motorcycles Used cars Motor fu el Gasoline t~ Gasoline, leaded regular... NA NA Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Automobile maintenance and repair Body work Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical repair Maintenance and servicing Power plant repair Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Motor oil, coolant, and other products Automobile parts and equipment Tires Other parts and equipment Other private transportation services Automobile insurance Automobile finance charges Automobile fees Automobile registration, licensing, and inspection fees Other automobile-related fees Public transportation Airline fares Other intercity transportation Intracity public transportation Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies Medical care services Professional medical services Physicians' services Dental services Eye care Services by other medical professionals Hospital and related services Hospital rooms Other inpatient services Outpatient services

35 Table 8. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Item and group Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent to Mar. to Apr. Seasonally adjusted percent Apr. to to Entertainment Entertainment commodities Reading materials Newspapers Magazines, periodicals, and books Sporting goods and equipment Sport vehicles, including bicycles Other sporting goods Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment Toys, hobbies, and music equipment Photographic supplies and equipment Pet supplies and expense Entertainment services Club memberships Fees for participant sports, excluding club memberships 4... Admissions Fees for lessons or instructions Other entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal care Toilet goods and personal care appliances Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products Personal care services Beauty parlor services for females Haircuts and other barber shop services for males Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fees College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Day care and nursery school Personal expenses 1...' Legal service fees Personal financial sen/ices Funeral expenses Special indexes Domestically produced farm food Selected beef cuts 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. es on a December 1986=100 base. es on a December 1983=100 base. 6 es on a December 1988=100 base. 7 es on a December 1990=100 base. Data not adequate for publication. Data not available. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 31

36 Table 9. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Cereals and cereal products Flour and prepared flour mixes Cereal Rice, pasta, and commeal Bakery products White bread Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes 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 Other meats Poultry Fresh whole chicken Fresh and frozen chicken parts Other poultry Fish and seafood Canned fish and seafood Fresh and frozen fish and seafood Eggs Dairy products Fresh milk and cream Fresh whole milk Other fresh milk and cream Processed dairy products Cheese Ice cream and related products Other dairy products, including butter Fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits Apples Bananas Oranges, including tangerines Other fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Potatoes Lettuce Tomatoes Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables Processed fruits Fruit juices and frozen fruit Canned and dried fruits Processed vegetables Frozen vegetables Other processed vegetables

37 Table 9. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Other food at home Sugar and sweets Sugar and artificial sweeteners Sweets, including candy Fats and oils Nonalcoholic beverages Carbonated drinks Coffee Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared food Canned and packaged soup Frozen prepared food Snacks Seasonings, condiments, sauces, and spices Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby food Food away from home Lunch Dinner Other meals and snacks Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages at home Beer and a le Wine Distilled spirits Alcoholic beverages away from home Housing Shelter Renters' costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school Tenants insurance Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs Other maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Telephone services Local charges Interstate toll calls Intrastate toll calls Water and sewerage maintenance Cable television Refuse collection Dec. Mar. Dec. 33

38 Table 9. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Textile housefurnishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture Sofas Living room chairs and tables Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment Video and audio products Televisions Video products other than televisions Audio products Major household appliances Refrigerators and home freezers Laundry equipment Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners Information processing equipment Other housefurnishings Floor and window coverings, infants, laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment Clocks, lamps, and decor items Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances Indoor plants and fresh cut flowers Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap Household paper products and stationery supplies Other household, lawn, and garden supplies Housekeeping services Postage Appliance and furniture repair 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 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 Other apparel commodities Sewing materials, notions, and luggage Watches and jewelry Watches Jewelry Footwear Men s Boys and girls Women s Apparel services Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated Other apparel services

39 Table 9. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. Transportation Private New vehicles New cars Subcompact new cars Compact new cars Intermediate new cars Full-size new cars Luxury new cars New trucks New motorcycles Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline leaded regular... NA NA _ Gasoline unleaded regular Gasoline unleaded premium Automobile maintenance and repair Body work Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical repair Maintenance and servicing Power plant repair Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Motor oil coolant and other products Automobile parts and equipment Tires Other parts and equipment Other private transportation services Automobile insurance Automobile finance charges Automobile fees Automobile registration, licensing, and inspection fees Other automobile-related fees Public transportation Airline fares Other intercity transportation Intracity public transportation Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies Medical care services Professional medical services Physicians services Dental services Eye care Services by other medical professionals Hospital and related services Hospital rooms Other inpatient services Outpatient services

40 Table 9. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories Continued Seasonally adjusted indexes Seasonally adjusted annual rate percent for Item and group Sept. 3 months ended 6 months ended Dec. Mar. Dec. Entertainment Entertainment commodities Reading materials Newspapers Magazines, periodicals, and books Sporting goods and equipment Sport vehicles, including bicycles Other sporting goods Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment Toys, hobbies, and music equipment Photographic supplies and equipment Pet supplies and expense Entertainment services Club memberships Fees for participant sports, excluding dub memberships Admissions Fees for lessons or instructions Other entertainment sendees Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal care Toilet goods and personal care appliances Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products Personal care sendees Beauty parlor sendees for females Haircuts and other barber shop services for males Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fees College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Day care and nursery school Personal expenses Legal service fees Personal financial services Funeral expenses Special es Domestically produced farm food Selected beef cuts Motor fuel, motor oil, coolant, and other products Utilities and public transportation...! Housekeeping and home maintenance sen/ices Not seasonally adjusted. es on a December 1984=100 base es on a December 1982=100 base. es on a December 1986=100 base. es on a December 1983=100 base. 6 es on a December 1988=100 base. 7 es on a December 1990=100 base. ** Data not adequate for publication. Data not available. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 36

41 Table 10. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Selected areas, all items index Area Pricing schedule 1 Mar. Apr. es Percent to Apr. Percent to Mar. Apr. U.S. city average... M Region and area size2 Northeast urban... M Size A - More than 1,200, M Size B - 500,000 to 1,200, M Size C - 50,000 to 500, M North Central urban... M Size A - More than 1,200, M Size B - 360,000 to 1,200, M Size C - 50,000 to 360, M Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000)... M South urban... M Size A - More than 1,200, M Size B - 450,000 to 1,200, M Size C - 50,000 to 450, M Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000)... M West urban... M Size A - More than 1,250, M Size C 50,000 to 330, M Size classes A 3... M B... M C... M D... M Selected local areas Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN-WI... M Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside, C A... M N.Y.-Northem N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT... M Phil.-Wilmington-Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD... M San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA... M Baltimore, M D _ Boston-Lawrence-Salem, MA-NH Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, O H Miami-Fort Lauderdale, F L St. Louis-East St. Louis, MO-IL Washington, DC-MD-VA Dallas-Fort Worth, T X... 2 _ _ «_ Detroit-Ann Arbor, M l Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, T X Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, 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,, July, September, and November. 2 - February, April,, August, October, 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. 37

42 Table 11. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Regions 1, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Northeast North Central South West Group Peri :ent frorn Percent Percent Percent All items All items (December ) Food and beverages Food Food at hom e Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at hom e Sugar and sweets Fats and o ils Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared fo o d Food away from hom e Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services _.6 Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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 Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New c a rs Used cars Motor fu el Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular... NA - - NA - - NA - - NA _ - Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation

43 Table 11. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Regions \ by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Northeast North Central South West Group Percent Percent Percent Percent 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 c a re 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 Household services less rent of shelter Transportation services Medical care sendees Other services Special es All items less fo o d All items less shelter All items less homeowners' costs All items less medical ca re Commodities less food Nondurables less fo o d Nondurables less food and apparel Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy commodities Energy commodities Services less energy services Regions are defined as the four Census regions. ** Data not adequate for publication. 2 es on a December 1982=100 base. - Data not available. 3 es on a December 1986=100 base. 39

44 Table 12. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Population size classes \ by expenditure category and commodity and service group Size class A 2 Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Pen:ent fror n Pensent frorn Peri cent fror n Percent All items All items (December = ) Food and beverages Fo o d Food at hom e Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eg g s Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at hom e Sugar and sweets Fats and o ils Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared fo o d Food away from hom e Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners' equivalent rent Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services NA Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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 Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New ca rs Used cars Motor fu el Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular... NA - - NA - - NA - - NA - _ Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation I... 40

45 Table 12. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Population size classes \ by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Size class A 2 Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Percent.- Percent... Percent Percent Medical care Medical care commodities Medical care services Professional medical services Entertainment 1Iir.r~,,T... T Entertainment commodities Entertainment sen/ices Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products, Personal c a re 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 Household services less rent of shelter Transportation services Medical care services Other services Special es All items less fo o d All items less shelter All items less homeowners costs All items less medical ca re Commodities less food Nondurables less fo o d....' Nondurables less food and apparel Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Enerav... wl 9/ * All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy commodities Energy commodities Services less energy services See region and area size on table 10 for information about population size classes. 2 es on a December 1986=100 base. es on a December 1982=100 base. Data not adequate for publication. Data not available. 41

46 Table 13. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): 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 Per< :ent frorn Percent Pensent frorn All Items All Items (December =10 0) Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eg gs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at hom e Food away from hom e 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 o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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... NA - - NA - _ NA Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services Personal c a re 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 c a re All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less fo o d Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services

47 Table 13. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Cross classification of regions and population size classes \ by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued North Central Size class A Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Percent Percent Percent Pen cent cha nge fror n 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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... NA - - NA - - NA - - NA - - Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation 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 Services less medical care services

48 Table 13. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): 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 Per< :ent frorn Percent PenDent fror n Per< :ent frorn 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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... NA - - NA - - NA - - NA - - Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation 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 AH items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less fo od Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services

49 Table 13. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Cross classification of regions and population size classes \ by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Size class A W<9St Size class C Group PerI cent cha nge fror n. Percent All items All items (December ) 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil NA - - Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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... NA - - NA - - Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation 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 Services less medical care services See region and area size on table 10 for information about cross 4 es on a 1978=100 base in West size class C. classifications. M Data not adequate for publication. 2 es on a December 1982=100 base. - Data not available. 3 es on a December base. 45

50 Table 14. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Food at home expenditure categories, selected areas ( » 100, unless otherwise noted) Area Total food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home es, U.S. dty average Region and area size1 Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 500,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 500, North Central urban 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) South urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 450,000 to 1,200, S iz e C - 50,000 to 450, Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) West urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 330, Size classes B C D Selected local areas Baltimore, M D Boston-Lawrence-Salem, M A -N H Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN-W I Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, O H Dallas-Fort Worth, T X Detroit-Ann Arbor, M l Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside, C A Miami-Fort Lauderdale, F L N.Y.-Northem N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT Phil.-Wilmington-Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, P A S t Louis-East S t Louis, MO-IL San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, C A Washington, DC-MD-VA

51 Table 14. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Food at home expenditure categories, selected areas Continued Area Total food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Percent, to U.S. city average Region and area size 1 Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 500,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 500, North Central urban 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 ) South urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 450,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 450, Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000 ) West urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 330, Size classes A B C D Selected local areas Baltimore, M D Boston-Lawrence-Salem, M A-NH Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN-W I Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, O H Dallas-Fort Worth, T X Detroit-Ann Arbor, M l Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, T X Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside, C A Miami-Fort Lauderdale, F L N.Y.-Northem N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT Phil.-Wilmington-Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, P A St. Louis-East St. Louis, MO-IL San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, C A Washington, DC-MD-VA Regions are defined as the four Census regions. 2 es on a December 1986=100 base. 47

52 Table 15. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category and commodity and service group, percent, to Group U.S. city average Chicago- Gary- Lake County, IL-IN-WI Los Angeles- Anaheim- Riverside, CA N.Y.- Northern N.J.- Long Island, NY-NJ-CT Phil.- Wilmington- Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD San Francisco- Oakland- San Jose, CA All items Food and beverages Fo od Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Meats, poultry, and fish Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at hom e Food away from hom e Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent re n t....5 t Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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 c a re 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 fo o d Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Data not available. 48

53 Table 16. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Group 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 costs2... Rent, residential... Other renters costs... Homeowners costs 2... Owners equivalent rent2... Fuel and other utilities... Fuels... Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il... Other household fuel commodities3... Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services)... 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... 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 services U.S. city average Percent Apr Chicago- Gary- Lake County, IL-IN-WI Percent Apr NA - - NA Dallas- Fort Worth, TX Percent Apr. Detroit- Ann Arbor, Ml Percent Apr NA NA - - NA

54 Table 16. Consumer Price for Ail Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Group Houston- Galveston- Brazoria, TX Percent Apr. Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Los Angeles- Anaheim- Riverside, CA Percent I Apr. N.Y.- Northern N.J.- Long Island, NY-NJ-CT Percent 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners' costs Owners equivalent rent Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities... NA Fuel o il... NA - - NA Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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... NA - - NA - - NA - _ Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation 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 sen/ices Special indexes All items less shelter All items less medical care All items less energy Energy Commodities less food Nondurables less fo od Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Apr. 50

55 Table 16. Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Group 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 rent2... Fuel and other utilities... Fuels... Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities. Fuel o il... Other household fuel commodities 3... Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services)... 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... 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 shelter2... Services less medical care services... Phil.- Wilmington- Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD Percent Apr. Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Pittsburgh- Beaver Valley, PA Percent Apr. San Francisco- Oakland- San Jose, CA Pencent fror n Apr NA NA - - NA - - NA Areas on pricing schedule 1 (see table 10) will appear next month. M Data not adequate for publication. 2 es on a December 1982=100 base. - Data not available. 3 es on a December 1986=100 base. 51

56 Table 17. Conaumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) Selected areas, all items Area Pricing schedule 1 Mar. Apr. es Percent to Apr. Percent to Mar. Apr. U.S. city average... M Region and area size 2 Northeast urban... M Size A - More than 1,200, M Size B - 500,000 to 1,200, M Size C - 50,000 to 500, M North Central urban... M Size A - More than 1,200, M Size B - 360,000 to 1,200, M Size C - 50,000 to 360, M Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000)... M South urban... M Size A - More than 1,200, M Size B - 450,000 to 1,200, M Size C - 50,000 to 450, M Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000)... M West urban... M , Size A - More than 1,250, M Size C - 50,000 to 330, M Size classes A 3... M B... M C... M D... M Selected local areas Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN-WI... M Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside, C A... M N.Y.-Northem N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT... M Phil.-Wilmington-Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD... M San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, C A... M Baltimore, M D _ _ - _ Boston-Lawrence-Salem, MA-NH Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, O H Miami-Fort Lauderdale, F L St. Louis-East St. Louis, M O -IL Washington, DC-MD-VA Dallas-Fort Worth, T X... 2 _ _ - _ - Detroit-Ann Arbor, M l Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, T X Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, P A 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,, July, September, and November. 2 - February, April,, August, October, 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. 52

57 Table 18. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Regions \ by expenditure category and commodity and service group Northeast North Central South West Group Percent Percent Percent Percent All items All items (December ) 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy sendees) Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Household furnishings and operation Housefumishings Housekeeping supplies Housekeeping sendees 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 Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New cars Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular... NA - - NA - - NA - - NA - - Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation

58 Table 18. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Regions 1vby expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Northeast North Central South West Group Peri cent fror Yl Percent Percent Percent 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 c a re 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 Household services less rent of shelter Transportation services Medical care services Other services Special indexes All items less fo o d All items less shelter All items less homeowners costs All items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurables less fo o d Nondurables less food and apparel Nondurables Sendees less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy commodities Energy commodities Services less energy services Regions are defined as the four Census regions. Data not adequate for publication. 2 es on a December 1984=100 base. - Data not available. 3 es on a December 1986=100 base. 54

59 Table 19. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Population size classes category and commodity and service group by expenditure Size class A 2 Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Percent Percent Percent index Percent All items All items (December =100) Food and beverages Food Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eg gs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at hom e Sugar and sweets Fats and o ils Nonalcoholic beverages Other prepared fo o d Food away from hom e Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services NA Maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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 Other apparel commodities Apparel services Transportation Private transportation New vehicles New c a rs Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular... NA - - NA - - NA - - NA - - Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Maintenance and repairs Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Other private transportation services Public transportation

60 Table 19. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Population size classes \ by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Size class A 2 Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Pencent frorn Pencent fror TV Percent I Pencent frorn 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 c a re 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 Household services less rent of shelter Transportation services Medical care services Other services Special es All items less fo o d All Items less shelter All items less homeowners' costs All items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurables less fo o d... : Nondurables less food and apparel Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Energy All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy commodities Energy commodities Services less energy services See region and area size on table 10 for information about population size classes. 2 es on a December 1986=100 base. es on a December 1984=100 base. Data not adequate for publication. Data not available. 56

61 Table 20. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Cross classification of regions and population size classes,1by expenditure category and commodity and service group Northeast Size class A Size class B Size class C Group Percent Percent Peri cent cha nge fror Tl All items All items (December ) 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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... NA - - NA - - NA - - Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation 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 Sendees 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 sen/ices

62 Table 20. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Cross classification of regions and population size classes/ by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Size class A Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Percent Per< :ent fror n Percent Percent 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners' equivalent rent Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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... NA - - NA - - NA - - NA - - Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation 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 Services less medical care services

63 Table 20. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Cross classification of regions and population size classes,1by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued South Size class A Size class B Size class C Size class D Group Percent Percent Percent Percent All items All items (December ) 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners' costs Owners equivalent rent Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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... NA - - NA - -. NA - - NA - - Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation 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 AH 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 services

64 Table 20. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Cross classification of regions and population size classes,1by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Size class A W<3St Size class C Group Pensent fror n Pensent fror n 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel oil NA _ - Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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... NA - - NA - _ Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation 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 Services less medical care services See region and area size on table 10 for information about cross 4 es on a 1978=100 base in West size class C. classifications. *** Data not adequate for publication. 2 es on a December 1984=100 base. - Data not available. 3 es on a December 1986=100 base. 60

65 Table 21. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): 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, U.S. dty average Region and area size 1 Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 500,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 500, North Central urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 360,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 360, Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 5 0,000) South urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 450,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 450, Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000 ) West urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 330, Size classes A C D Selected local areas Baltimore, M D Boston-Lawrence-Salem, MA-NH Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN-W I Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, O H Dallas-Fort Worth, T X Detroit-Ann Arbor, M l... v Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, T X Los Angeles-Anaheim-RiverskJe, CA Mlami-Fort Lauderdale, FL N.Y.-Northem N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT Phil.-Wilmington-Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, PA St Louis-East St. Louis, MO-IL San Frandsco-Oakland-San Jose, CA Washington, DC-MD-VA

66 Table 21. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Food at home expenditure categories, selected areas Continued Area Total food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at home Percent, to U.S. city average Region and area size 1 Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 500,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 500, North Central urban 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) South urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 450,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 450, Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000 ) West urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 330, Size classes A B C D Selected local areas Baltimore, M D Boston-Lawrence-Salem, M A -N H Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN-W I Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, O H Dallas-Fort Worth, T X Detroit-Ann Arbor, M l Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, T X Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside, C A Miami-Fort Lauderdale, F L N.Y.-Northem N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT Phil.-Wilmington-Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, P A St. Louis-East St. Louis, MO-IL San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, C A Washington, DC-MD-VA Regions are defined as the four Census regions. 2 es on a December base. 62

67 Table 22. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category and commodity and service group, percent, to Group U.S. city average Chicago- Gary- Lake County, IL-IN-WI Los Angeles- Anaheim- Riverside, CA N.Y.- Northern N.J.- Long Island, NY-NJ-CT Phil.- Wiimington- Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD San Francisco- Oakland- San Jose, CA All items Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Meats poultry, fish, and eg gs Meats poultry, and fish Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at hom e Food away from hom e Alcoholic beverages Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent re n t....5 t Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) Electricity Utility (piped) aa s 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 c a re 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 fo o d Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Data not available. 63

68 Table 23. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Group U.S. city average Percent Apr. Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Chicago- Gary- Lake County, IL-IN-WI Percent Apr. Dallas- Fort Worth, TX Percent Apr. Detroit- Ann Arbor, Ml Peri cent cha nge fror fi 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 Rent, residential Other renters costs Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Fuel and other utilities... Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il NA - _ Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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... NA - - NA - - NA - _ NA Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation 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 Sendees 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 sendees Apr. 64

69 Table 23. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Group Houston- Galveston- Brazoria, TX PenDent fror TV Apr. Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Los Angeles- Anaheim- Riverside, CA Percent Apr. N.Y.- Northern N.J.- Long Island, NY-NJ-CT Percent All items All items ( ) Food and beverages F o o d Food at hom e Cereals and bakery products Meats, poultry, fish, and eg gs Meats, poultry, and fis h Dairy products Fruits and vegetables Other food at hom e Food away from hom e 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... NA Fuel o il... NA NA Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) 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 fu el Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular... NA NA NA Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Public transportation Medical care Entertainment Other goods and services Personal c a re 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 Enerav Commodities less food Nondurables less fo o d Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services Apr. 65

70 Table 23. Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): Selected areas, by expenditure category and commodity and service group Continued Group 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 costs2... Rent, residential... Other renters costs... Homeowners costs2... Owners equivalent rent2... Fuel and other utilities... Fuels... Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il... Other household fuel commodities3... Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services)... 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... Commodity and service group AH items... Commodities... Food and beverages... Commodities less food and beverages... Nondurables less food and beverages... Durables... Services... Medical care services... Special indexes AH items less shelter... AH items less medical care... AH items less energy... Energy... Commodities less food... Nondurables less food... Nondurables... Services less rent of shelter2... Services less medical care services... Phil.- Wilmington- Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD Monthly cities and pricing schedule 2 1 Pittsburgh- Beaver Valley, PA San Francisco- Oakland- San Jose, CA Percent Percent Percent frorn frorn Apr. Apr. Apr NA NA - - NA - - NA Areas on pricing schedule 1 (see table 10) 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. 66

71 24. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U. S. city average, all items 34= 100. unless otherwise noted) Year Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Semiannual averages 1st half 2nd half Annual avg. Percent from previous Dec. Annual avg «_ _ « _ _

72 Table 24. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U. S. city average, all items Continued Year Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Semiannual averages 1st half 2nd half Annual avg. Percent from previous Dec. Annual avg _ Ö ~ Data not available. 68

73 Table 25. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Unadjusted indexes Group Dece mber 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 Household services less rent of shelter Transportation services Medical care services Other services Special es All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners costs All items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables less food and apparel Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care services All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy commodities Energy commodities Services less energy services Food and beverages Food at home Cereals and bakery products Cereals and cereal products Flour and prepared flour mixes Cereal Rice, pasta, and commeal Bakery products White bread Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes 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 H a m Other pork, including sausage Other meats Poultry Fresh whole chicken Fresh and frozen chicken parts Other poultry Fish and seafood Canned fish and seafood Fresh and frozen fish and seafood Eggs

74 Table 25. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Unadjusted indexes Group December Dairy products Fresh milk and cream Fresh whole m ilk Other fresh milk and cream Processed dairy products Cheese Ice cream and related products Other dairy products, including butter Fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits Apples Bananas Oranges, including tangerines Other fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Potatoes Lettuce Tomatoes Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables Processed fruits Fruit juices and frozen fruit Canned and dried fruits Processed vegetables Frozen vegetables Other processed vegetables Other food at hom e Sugar and sweets Sugar and artificial sweeteners Sweets, including candy Fats and o ils Nonalcoholic beverages Carbonated drinks Coffee Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared fo o d Canned and packaged soup Frozen prepared fo o d Snacks Seasonings, condiments, sauces, and spices Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby fo od Food away from hom e Lunch Dinner Other meals and snacks Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages at home Beer and a le W ine Distilled spirits Alcoholic beverages away from hom e

75 Table 25. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Unadjusted indexes Group December _ Housing Shelter Renters' costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school Tenants insurance Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs Other maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Telephone services Local charges Interstate toll calls Intrastate toll calls Water and sewerage maintenance Cable television Refuse collection Household furnishings and operation Housefumishings Textile housefumishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture Sofas Living room chairs and tables * Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment Video and audio products Televisions Video products other than televisions Audio products Major household appliances Refrigerators and home freezers Laundry equipment Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners Information processing equipment Other housefumishings Floor and window coverings, infants, laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment Clocks, lamps, and decor items Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances Indoor plants and fresh cut flowers Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap Household paper products and stationery supplies Other household, lawn, and garden supplies Housekeeping services Postage Appliance and furniture repair Gardening and other household services2... *

76 Table 25. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Coneumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Unadjusted indexes Group December 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... 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... Other apparel commodities... Sewing materials, notions, and luggage2... Watches and jewelry2... Watches2... Jewelry2... Footwear... Men s... Boys and girls... Women s... Apparel services... Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated... Other apparel services... Transportation... Private... New vehicles... New cars... Subcompact new cars2... Compact new cars Intermediate new cars Full-size new cars2... Luxury new cars2... New trucks 3... New motorcycles2... Used cars... Motor fuel... Gasoline... Gasoline, leaded regular... Gasoline, unleaded regular... Gasoline, unleaded premium... Automobile maintenance and repair... Bodywork... Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical repair Maintenance and servicing... Power plant repair... Other private transportation... Other private transportation commodities... Motor oil, coolant, and other products Automobile parts and equipment... Tires... Other parts and equipment... Other private transportation services... Automobile insurance... Automobile finance charges... Automobile fees... Automobile registration, licensing, and inspection fees. Other automobile-related fees... Public transportation... Airline fares... Other intercity transportation.... Intracity public transportation

77 Table 25. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Unadjusted indexes Group December Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies Medical care services Professional medical services Physicians services Dental services Eye care Services by other medical professionals Hospital and related services Hospital room s Other inpatient services Outpatient services Entertainment Entertainment commodities Reading materials Newspapers Magazines, periodicals, and books Sporting goods and equipment Sport vehicles, including bicycles Other sporting goods Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment Toys, hobbies, and music equipment Photographic supplies and equipment Pet supplies and expense Entertainment services Club memberships Fees for participant sports, excluding club memberships Admissions Fees for lessons or instructions Other entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal c a re Toilet goods and personal care appliances Cosmetics, bath and naii preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products Personal care services Beauty parlor services for females Haircuts and other barber shop services for males Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fe e s College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Day care and nursery school Personal expenses Legal service fees Personal financial services Funeral expenses Special indexes Domestically produced farm fo o d Selected beef cuts Motor fuel, motor oil, coolant, and other products Utilities and public transportation Housekeeping and home maintenance services es on a December 1982=100 base. 5 es on a December 1990=100 base. 2 es on a December 1986=100 base. - Data not available. 3 es on a December 1983=100 base. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 4 es on a December 1988=100 base. 73

78 Table 26. Hlatorical Consumer Price for All Urban Coneumere (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Percent from previous December Group December 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 Household services less rent of shelter Transportation services Medical care services Other services Special indexes All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners costs All items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables less food and apparel Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Sendees less medical care services All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy commodities Energy commodities Services less energy sen/ices Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Cereals and cereal products Flour and prepared flour mixes Cereal Rice, pasta, and cornmeal Bakery products White bread Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes 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 H am Other pork, including sausage Other meats Poultry Fresh whole chicken Fresh and frozen chicken parts Other poultry Fish and seafood Canned fish and seafood Fresh and frozen fish and seafood Eggs

79 Table 26. Hiatorical Consumer Price for All Urban Conaumera (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by commodity and aervlce group and detailed expenditure categoriea Continued Percent from previous December Group December Dairy products Fresh milk and cream Fresh whole m ilk Other fresh milk and cream Processed dairy products Cheese Ice cream and related products Other dairy products, including butter Fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits ADDles Bananas Oranges including tangerines Other fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Potatoes Lettuce Tomatoes Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables Processed fruits Fruit juices and frozen fruit Canned and dried fruits Processed vegetables Frozen vegetables Other processed vegetables Other food at home Sugar and sweets Sugar and artificial sweeteners Sweets including candy Fats and o ils Nonalcoholic beverages Carbonated drinks Coffee Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared fo o d Canned and packaged soup Frozen prepared fo o d Snacks Seasonings condiments, sauces, and spices Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby fo od Food away from hom e Lunch Dinner Other meals and snacks Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages at home Beer and a le W ine Distilled spirits Alcoholic beverages away from home

80 Table 26. Hiatorlcal Conaumer Price for All Urban Conaumera (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by commodity and aervice group and detailed expenditure categorlea Continued Percent from previous December Group December Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school Tenants insurance Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs Other maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Telephone services Local charges Interstate toll calls Intrastate toll calls Water and sewerage maintenance Cable television Refuse collection Household furnishings and operation Housefumishings Textile housefumishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture Sofas Living room chairs and tables Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment Video and audio products Televisions Video products other than televisions Audio products Major household appliances Refrigerators and home freezers Laundry equipment Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners Information processing equipment Other housefumishings Floor and window coverings, infants, laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment Clocks, lamps, and decor items Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances Indoor plants and fresh cut flowers Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap Household paper products and stationery supplies Other household, lawn, and garden supplies Housekeeping services Postage Appliance and furniture repair Gardening and other household services _

81 Table 26. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Percent from previous December Group December 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 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 Other apparel commodities Sewing materials, notions, and luggage Watches and jewelry Watches Jewelry Footwear Men s Boys and girls Women s Apparel services Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated Other apparel services Transportation Private New vehicles New cars Subcompact new cars Compact new cars Intermediate new cars Full-size new cars Luxury new cars New trucks New motorcycles Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Automobile maintenance and repair Body work Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical repair Maintenance and servicing Power plant repair Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Motor oil, coolant, and other products Automobile parts and equipment Tires Other parts and equipment Other private transportation services Automobile insurance Automobile finance charges Automobile fees Automobile registration, licensing, and inspection fees Other automobile-related fees Public transportation Airline fares Other intercity transportation Intracity public transportation

82 Table 26. Historical Consumer Price for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Percent from previous December Group December Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies Medical care services Professional medical services Physicians' services Dental services Eye care Services by other medical professionals Hospital and related services Hospital rooms Other inpatient services Outpatient services Entertainment Entertainment commodities Reading materials Newspapers Magazines, periodicals, and books Sporting goods and equipment Sport vehicles, including bicycles Other sporting goods Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment Toys, hobbies, and music equipment Photographic supplies and equipment Pet supplies and expense Entertainment services Club memberships Fees for participant sports, excluding club memberships Admissions Fees for lessons or instructions Other entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal c a re Toilet goods and personal care appliances Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products Personal care services Beauty parlor services for females Haircuts and other barber shop services for males Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fees College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Day care and nursery school Personal expenses Legal service fees Personal financial services Funeral expenses Special indexes Domestically produced farm food Selected beef cuts Motor fuel, motor oil, coolant, and other products Utilities and public transportation Housekeeping and home maintenance services Data not available. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 78

83 Historical Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U. S. City Average, 100. unless otherwise noted) Year Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Semiannual averages 1st half 2nd half Annual avg. Percent from previous Dec. Annual avg _ _

84 Table 27. Historical Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U. S. City Average, all items Continued ( =100. unless otherwise noted) Year Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Semiannual averages 1st half 2nd half Annual avg. Percent from previous Dec. Annual avg _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Data not available. 80

85 Table 28. Historical Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Unadjusted indexes Group December 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 shelter1... Household services less rent of shelter1... Transportation services... Medical care services... Other services... Special es All items less food... All items less shelter... All items less homeowners costs 1... All items less medical care... Commodities less food... Nondurables less food... Nondurables less food and apparel... Nondurables... Services less rent of shelter1... Services less medical care services... Energy... All items less energy... All items less food and energy... Commodities less food and energy commodities... Energy commodities... Services less energy services... Food and beverages... Food... Food at home... Cereals and bakery products... Cereals and cereal products... Flour and prepared flour mixes... Cereal... Rice, pasta, and cornmeal... Bakery products... White bread... Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes... 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... H am... Other pork, including sausage... Other meats... Poultry... Fresh whole chicken... Fresh and frozen chicken parts... Other poultry... Fish and seafood... Canned fish and seafood... Fresh and frozen fish and seafood... Eggs

86 Table 28. Hiatorical Conaumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Unadjusted indexes Group December Dairy products Fresh milk and cream Fresh whole m ilk Other fresh milk and cream Processed dairy products Cheese Ice cream and related products Other dairy products, including butter Fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits Apples Bananas Oranges, including tangerines Other fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Potatoes Lettuce Tomatoes Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables Processed fruits Fruit juices and frozen fruit Canned and dried fruits Processed vegetables Frozen vegetables Other processed vegetables Other food at hom e Sugar and sw eets Sugar and artificial sweeteners Sweets, including candy Fats and o ils Nonalcoholic beverages Carbonated drinks Coffee Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared fo o d Canned and packaged soup Frozen prepared fo od Snacks Seasonings, condiments, sauces, and spices Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby food Food away from hom e Lunch Dinner Other meals and snacks Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages at home Beer and a le W ine Distilled spirits Alcoholic beverages away from home

87 Table 28. Historical Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Unadjusted indexes Group December Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school Tenants insurance Homeowners costs Owners equivalent rent Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs Other maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy services) Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Telephone sen/ices Local charges Interstate toll calls Intrastate toll calls Water and sewerage maintenance Cable television Refuse collection Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Textile housefurnishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture Sofas Living room chairs and tables Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment Video and audio products Televisions Video products other than televisions Audio products Major household appliances Refrigerators and home freezers Laundry equipment Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners Information processing equipment Other housefurnishings Floor and window coverings, infants, laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment Clocks, lamps, and decor items Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances Indoor plants and fresh cut flowers Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap Household paper products and stationery supplies Other household, lawn, and garden supplies Housekeeping services Postage Appliance and furniture repair Gardening and other household services

88 Table 28. Historical Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Unadjusted indexes Group December 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 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 Other apparel commodities Sewing materials, notions, and luggage Watches and jewelry Watches Jewelry Footwear Men s Boys and girls Women s Apparel services Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated Other apparel services Transportation Private New vehicles New cars Subcompact new cars Compact new cars Intermediate new cars Full-size new cars Luxury new cars New trucks New motorcycles Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline, leaded regular Gasoline, unleaded regular Gasoline, unleaded premium Automobile maintenance and repair Body work Automobile drive train, brake; and miscellaneous mechanical repair Maintenance and servicing Power plant repair Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Motor oil, coolant, and other products Automobile parts and equipment Tires Other parts and equipment Other private transportation services Automobile insurance Automobile finance charges Automobile fees , Automobile registration, licensing, and inspection fees Other automobile-related fees Public transportation Airline fares Other intercity transportation Intracity public transportation

89 Table 28. Historical Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Unadjusted indexes Group December Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies Medical care services... * Professional medical services Physicians services Dental services Eye care Services by other medical professionals Hospital and related services Hospital rooms Other inpatient services Outpatient services Entertainment Entertainment commodities Reading materials Newspapers Magazines, periodicals, and books Sporting goods and equipment Sport vehicles, including bicycles Other sporting goods Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment Toys, hobbies, and music equipment Photographic supplies and equipment Pet supplies and expense Entertainment services Club memberships Fees for participant sports, excluding club memberships Admissions Fees for lessons or instructions Other entertainment services , Other goods and sendees Tobacco and smoking products Personal care Toilet goods and personal care appliances Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products Personal care services Beauty parlor services for females Haircuts and other barber shop services for males Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fees College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Day care and nursery school Personal expenses Legal service fees Personal financial sendees Funeral expenses Special indexes Domestically produced farm food Selected beef cuts Motor fuel, motor oil, coolant, and other products Utilities and public transportation Housekeeping and home maintenance services es on a December 1984=100 base. 5 es on a December 1988=100 base. es on a December 1982=100 base. 6 es on a December 1990=100 base. es on a December 1986=100 base. - Data not available. es on a December 1983=100 base. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 85

90 Table 29. Historical Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Percent from previous December Group Deceimber 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 Household sendees less rent of shelter Transportation services Medical care services Other services Special indexes All items less food All items less shelter All items less homeowners costs All items less medical care Commodities less food Nondurables less food Nondurables less food and apparel Nondurables Services less rent of shelter Services less medical care sendees All items less energy All items less food and energy Commodities less food and energy commodities Energy commodities Sendees less energy services Food and beverages Food Food at home Cereals and bakery products Cereals and cereal products Flour and prepared flour mixes Cereal Rice, pasta, and commeal Bakery products White bread Fresh other bread, biscuits, rolls, and muffins Cookies, fresh cakes, and cupcakes 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 H am Other pork, including sausage Other meats Poultry Fresh whole chicken Fresh and frozen chicken parts Other poultry Fish and seafood Canned fish and seafood Fresh and frozen fish and seafood Eggs

91 Table 29. Historical Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued (1982*84=100, unless otherwise noted) Group Percent from previous December December J S Dairy products... Fresh milk and cream... Fresh whole milk... Other fresh milk and cream... Processed dairy products... Cheese... Ice cream and related products Other dairy products, including butter. Fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruits... Apples... Bananas. Oranges, including tangerines. Other fresh fruits... Fresh vegetables... Potatoes... Lettuce... Tomatoes... Other fresh vegetables Processed fruits and vegetables. Processed fruits... Fruit juices and frozen fruit... Canned and dried fruits... Processed vegetables... Frozen vegetables, Other processed vegetables. Other food at home... Sugar and sweets. Sugar and artificial sweeteners. Sweets, including candy... Fats and o ils... Nonalcoholic beverages... Carbonated drinks... Coffee. Other noncarbonated drinks Other prepared food. Canned and packaged soup. Frozen prepared fo o d... Snacks... Seasonings, condiments, sauces, and Miscellaneous prepared food, including baby food Food away from home... Lunch... Dinner... Other meals and snacks Alcoholic beverages.... Alcoholic beverages at home Beer and a le W ine Distilled spirits Alcoholic beverages away from home

92 Table 29. Historical Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Percent from previous December Group December Housing Shelter Renters costs Rent, residential Other renters costs Lodging while out of town Lodging while at school Tenants insurance Homeowners costs Owners equivalent re n t Household insurance Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repair services Maintenance and repair commodities Materials, supplies, and equipment for home repairs Other maintenance and repair commodities Fuel and other utilities Fuels Fuel oil and other household fuel commodities Fuel o il Other household fuel commodities Gas (piped) and electricity (energy sendees) Electricity Utility (piped) gas Other utilities and public services Telephone services Local charges Interstate toll calls Intrastate toll calls Water and sewerage maintenance Cable television Refuse collection Household furnishings and operation Housefurnishings Textile housefurnishings Furniture and bedding Bedroom furniture Sofas Living room chairs and tables Other furniture Appliances, including electronic equipment Video and audio products Televisions Video products other than televisions Audio products Major household appliances Refrigerators and home freezers Laundry equipment Stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and air conditioners Information processing equipment Other housefurnishings Floor and window coverings, infants, laundry, cleaning, and outdoor equipment Clocks, lamps, and decor item s Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware Sewing, floor cleaning, small kitchen, and portable heating appliances Indoor plants and fresh cut flowers Housekeeping supplies Laundry and cleaning products, including soap Household paper products and stationery supplies Other household, lawn, and garden supplies Housekeeping services Postage Appliance and furniture repair Gardening and other household services... - ~ - ~

93 Table 29. Historical Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Percent from previous December Group Dece mber 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 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 Other apparel commodities Sewing materials, notions, and luggage Watches and jewelry _ Watches Jewelry... _ Footwear Men s Boys and girls Women s Apparel services Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated Other apparel services Transportation Private New vehicles New ca rs Subcompact new ca rs Compact new ca rs _ Intermediate new ca rs _ Full-size new cars _ Luxury new c a rs New trucks New motorcycles Used cars Motor fuel Gasoline Gasoline leaded regular _ Gasoline unleaded regular Gasoline unleaded premium Automobile maintenance and repair Body w o rk Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical repair Maintenance and servicing Power plant repair Other private transportation Other private transportation commodities Motor oil coolant and other products Automobile parts and equipment Tires Other parts and equipment Other private transportation services Automobile insurance Automobile finance charges Automobile fees Automobile registration licensing, and inspection fe e s Other automobile-related fe e s Public transportation Airline fares Other intercity transportation Intracity public transportation

94 Table 29. Historical Consumer Price for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W): U.S. city average, by commodity and service group and detailed expenditure categories Continued Percent from previous December Group Deceimber Expenditure categdry Medical care Medical care commodities Prescription drugs Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies Medical care services Professional medical sendees Physicians services Dental services Eye c a re Services by other medical professionals Hospital and related services Hospital room s Other inpatient services Outpatient services Entertainment Entertainment commodities Reading materials Newspapers Magazines, periodicals, and books Sporting goods and equipment Sport vehicles, including bicycles Other sporting goods Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment Toys, hobbies, and music equipment Photographic supplies and equipment Pet supplies and expense Entertainment services Club memberships Fees for participant sports, excluding club memberships Admissions Fees for lessons or instructions Other entertainment services Other goods and services Tobacco and smoking products Personal c a re Toilet goods and personal care appliances Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye makeup implements Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances, including hair and dental products Personal care services... < Beauty parlor sendees for females Haircuts and other barber shop services for males Personal and educational expenses School books and supplies Personal and educational services Tuition and other school fe e s College tuition Elementary and high school tuition Day care and nursery school Personal expenses Legal sendee fe e s Personal financial services Funeral expenses Special indexes Domestically produced farm fo o d Selected beef cu ts Motor fuel, motor oil, coolant, and other products Utilities and public transportation Housekeeping and home maintenance services Data not available. NOTE: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. 90

95 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... $26,616 $26,670 $57,218 $57,433 $45,311 $46,708 $0,952 $0,954 Region and area size 1 Northeast urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 500,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 500, North Central urban 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) South urban Size A - More than 1,200, Size B - 450,000 to 1,200, Size C - 50,000 to 450, NA NA Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 5 0,000 ) NA NA West urban Size A - More than 1,250, Size C - 50,000 to 330, ' Size classes A B C D Selected local areas Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN-WI Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside, C A NA NA N.Y.-Northern N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT Phil.-Wilmington-Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, C A NA NA Baltimore, M D Boston-Lawrence-Salem, M A -N H Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, O H NA NA Miami-Fort Lauderdale, F L NA NA St. Louis-East St. Louis, M O -IL NA NA Washington, DC-MD-VA Dallas-Fort Worth, T X NA NA Detroit-Ann Arbor, Ml Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, T X NA NA Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, P A Regions are defined as the four Census regions. ** Data not adequate for publication. 91

96 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 KWH of electricity Range of KWH consumption for Low High Low High U.S. city average... $0,580 $0, ,800 $0,087 $0, ,512 Region and area size 1 Northeast urban , ,672 Size A - More than 1,200, ,928 Size B - 500,000 to 1,200, ,672 Size C - 50,000 to 500, ,680 North Central urban , ,035 Size A - More than 1,200, , ,035 Size B - 360,000 to 1,200, ,287 Size C - 50,000 to 360, ,626 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) ,749 South urban , ,512 Size A - More than 1,200, ,512 Size B - 450,000 to 1,200, , ,260 Size C - 50,000 to 450, ,074 Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) ,536 West urban ,152 Size A - More than 1,250, ,152 Size C - 50,000 to 330, ,432 Size classes A , ,512 B , ,672 C ,432 D , ,536 Selected local areas Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN-WI ,563 Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside, C A ,125 N.Y.-Northem N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT ,929 Phil.-Wflmington-Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD ,845 San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, C A ,457 Baltimore, M D ,510 Boston-Lawrence-Salem, M A-NH ,658 Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, O H ,351 Miami-Fort Lauderdale, F L ,961 St. Louis-East St. Louis, M O-IL , ,744 Washington, DC-MD-VA ,763 Dallas-Fort Worth, T X ,349 Detroit-Ann Arbor, Ml ,174 Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, T X ,512 Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, P A ,690 1 Regions are defined as the four Census regions. 92

97 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 $1,197 $1,239 NA NA $1,136 $1,179 $1,317 $1,359 Region and area size2 Northeast urban NA NA Size A - More than 1,200, NA NA Size B - 500,000 to 1,200, NA NA Size C - 50,000 to 500, NA NA North Central urban NA NA Size A - More than 1,200, NA NA Size B - 360,000 to 1,200, NA NA Size C - 50,000 to 360, NA NA Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 5 0,000 ) NA NA NA NA South urban NA NA Size A - More than 1,200, NA NA Size B - 450,000 to 1,200, NA NA Size C - 50,000 to 450, NA NA Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,0 0 0 ) NA NA West urban NA NA Size A - More than 1,250, NA NA Size C - 50,000 to 330, NA NA Size classes NA NA NA NA C NA NA D NA NA Selected local areas Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN-WI NA NA Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside, C A NA NA N.Y.-Northem N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT NA NA Phil.-Wilmington-Trenton, PA-NJ-DE-MD NA NA San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, C A NA NA Baltimore, M D NA NA Boston-Lawrence-Salem, M A -N H NA NA Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, O H NA NA * Miami-Fort Lauderdale, F L NA NA St. Louis-East St. Louis, M O -IL NA NA Washington, DC-MD-VA NA NA Dallas-Fort Worth, T X NA NA Detroit-Ann Arbor, Ml NA NA Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, T X NA NA Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, P A NA NA Also includes types of gasoline not shown separately. Data not adequate for publication. 2 Regions are defined as the four Census regions. 93

98 Table P4. Average retail food prices, U.S. city average and four regions 1 U.S. average Northeast North Central South West Food and unit Cereals and bakery products: Flour, white, all purpose, per lb... $0,245 $0,244 $0,271 $0,270 $0,217 $0,211 $0,255 $0,252 $0,232 $0,236 Rice, white, long grain, uncooked, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA Spaghetti and macaroni, per lb Bread, white, pan, per lb Bread, French, per lb... NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Bread, whole wheat, pan, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA Cookies, chocolate chip, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA Crackers, soda, salted, per lb... NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Meats, poultry, fish and eggs: Meats: Beef and veal: Ground chuck, 100% beef, per lb NA NA Ground beef, 100% beef, per lb NA NA Ground beef, lean and extra lean, per lb Chuck roast, USDA Choice, bone-in, per lb NA NA NA NA Chuck roast, graded and ungraded, excluding USDA Prime and Choice, per lb NA NA Chuck roast, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb NA NA Round roast, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb Round roast, graded and ungraded, excluding USDA Prime and Choice, per lb NA NA Rib roast, USDA Choice, bone-in, per lb NA NA Steak, T-Bone, USDA Choice, bone-in, per lb NA NA NA NA Steak, rib eye, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb NA NA NA NA Steak, round, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb NA NA Steak, round, graded and ungraded, excluding USDA Prime and Choice, per lb NA NA Steak, sirloin, USDA Choice, bone-in, per lb NA NA NA NA Steak, sirloin, graded and ungraded, excluding USDA Prime and Choice, per lb NA NA Steak, sirloin, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb Short ribs, any primal source, bone-in, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA Beef for stew, boneless, per lb NA NA NA NA Pork: Bacon, sliced, per lb Chops, center cut, bone-in, per lb Ham, rump or shank half, bone-in, smoked, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA Ham, boneless, excluding canned, per lb NA NA Ham, canned, 3 or 5 lbs, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Shoulder picnic, bone-in, smoked, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA Sausage, fresh, loose, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA Other meats: Frankfurters, all meat or all beef, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA Bologna, all beef or mixed, per lb Lamb and mutton, bone-in, per lb... NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Poultry: Chicken, fresh, whole, per lb Chicken breast, bone-in, per lb Chicken legs, bone-in, per lb NA NA Turkey, frozen, whole, per lb NA NA Fish and seafood: Tuna, light, chunk, per lb NA NA Eggs: Grade A, large, per doz NA NA Grade AA, large, per doz... NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Dairy products: Milk, fresh, whole, fortified, per 1/2 gal NA NA NA NA Milk, fresh, low fat, per 1/2 gal NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Butter, salted, grade AA, stick, per lb NA NA NA NA American processed cheese, per lb..., NA NA NA NA NA NA Cheddar cheese, natural, per lb NA NA NA NA Ice cream, prepackaged, bulk, regular, per 1/2 gal Yogurt, natural, fruit flavored, per 1/2 pt NA NA NA NA NA NA 94

99 Table P4. Average retail food prices, U.S. city average and four regions 1 Continued U.S. average Northeast North Central South West Food and unit Fruits and vegetables: Fresh fruits and vegetables: Apples, Red Delicious, per lb Bananas, per lb Oranges, Navel, per lb NA.649 NA.579 NA.568 NA Oranges, Valencia, per lb... NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Cherries, per lb... NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Grapefruit, per lb Grapes, Thompson Seedless, per lb... NA NA NA NA NA NA Lemons, per lb Peaches, per lb NA.933 NA NA.865 NA.967 Pears, Anjou, per lb NA NA NA NA Strawberries, dry pint, per 12 o z Potatoes, white, per lb Lettuce, iceberg, per lb Tomatoes, field grown, per lb Cabbage, per lb NA NA NA NA Carrots, short trimmed and topped, per lb Celery, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Com on the cob, per lb... NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Cucumbers, per lb NA NA.726 NA NA NA Onions, dry yellow, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Peppers, sweet, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA Processed fruits and vegetables: Orange juice, frozen concentrate, 12 oz. can, per 16 oz Potatoes, frozen, French fried, per lb Tomatoes, canned, whole, per lb... NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Other foods at home: Sugar and sweets: Sugar, white, all sizes, per lb Sugar, white, oz. pkg, per lb Fats and oils: Margarine, stick, per lb NA NA NA NA Margarine, soft, tubs, per lb NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Shortening, vegetable oil blends, per lb Peanut butter, creamy, all sizes, per lb NA NA NA NA Nonalcoholic beverages: Cola, nondiet, cans, 72 oz. 6 pk., per 16 oz NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Coffee, 100%, ground roast all sizes, per lb Coffee, 100%, ground roast oz. can, per lb... NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Other prepared foods: Potato chips, per 16 oz Regions are defined as the four Census regions. Data not adequate for publication. 2 Deposit may be included in price. 95

100 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 CPI s for two population groups: (1) a cp i 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 that people buy for dayto-day living. Prices are collected in 85 urban areas across the country from about 57,000 housing units and approximately 19,000 retail establishments department stores, supermarkets, hospitals, filling stations, and other types of stores and services establishments. All taxes directly associated with the purchase and use of items are included in the index. Prices of food, fuel, 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 obtained from secondary 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 country, for cross-classifications of regions and population-size classes, and for 29 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 from a designated reference date, , which equals An increase of 7 percent, for example, is shown as This can also be expressed in dollars as follows: The price of a base period market basket of goods and services in the cp i has risen from $100 in to $107. For further details, see BLS Handbook of Methods, b ls Bulletin 2285, April 1988, and The Consumer Price : 1987 Revision, b ls 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. Percent 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 4.0 Percent Change point difference 4.0 Divided by the previous index Equals Results multiplied by one hundred x 100 Equals percent

101 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 n a will also appear if die data sufficiency criteria have not been met in any given month. For example, if there are fewer than five usable 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 b ls 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 P2 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 PI) are calculated from a special price collection program. They are not used in the calculation of the CPI. Since heating and airconditioning requirements vary by geographic location, climate, and weather conditions, it cannot be inferred that these consumption amounts represent those used by a typical residential consumer. These bills are used 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 BTU S (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 satisfy the need for local area data. It should be noted that the average food prices in this report reflect variations in brand, quality, and size among geographic areas. Users 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 n a will appear. When a price is not available from an individual store in any month, 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 NA 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 b l s regional offices or from the Washington office upon request. Reference Base Change Beginning with the release of data for January 1988 in February 1988, 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 rebasing of cp i data occurred in 97

102 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. For the convenience of users, the b l s will continue to publish allitems indexes for the U.S. city average, and for the individual local areas for which CPFs are published, on their former official reference base (1967 = 100 in most cases). Conversion factors and an accompanying fact sheet on rebasing are available from b l s. Dividing by one of these factors will rebasp 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 Beginning with the January 1988 CPI, the Bureau of Labor Statistics adjusted the monthly c p i shelter indexes for the in quality resulting from the effect of aging on rental housing. In January 1987, 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 c p i shelter indexes, which would have been raised by 0.2 percent for the year 1987 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 used hedonic regression methods to estimate the aging effect. 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 1987, and Journal o f Buisness and Economic Statistics, Vol. 6, No. 3, July 1988, pp 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 Journal o f Urban Economics, Vol. 23, March 1988, pp 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). 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 1987 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 b l s 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 effect of s that normally occur at the same time and in about the saime magnitude every y earsuch 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 are also 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 derived by the x-ii-arima 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 1985 through 1989 were replaced at the end of The seasonal movement of all items and 45 other aggregations is derived by combining the seasonal movement of 55 selected components. Each year the seasonal status of every series is reevaluated based upon certain statistical criteria. If any of the 55 components their seasonal adjustment status from seasonally adjusted to not seasonally adjusted, not seasonally adjusted data will be used for the last 5 years, 98