CPI for all items increases 0.1% in July; shelter rises

Food away from home(1)

Photo: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Utility (piped) gas service

All items less food and energy

Commodities less food and energy commodities

Used cars and trucks

Services less energy services

Footnotes (1) Not seasonally adjusted.

Cereals and bakery products

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

Dairy and related products(1)

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

Other food at home

Food away from home(1)

Utility (piped) gas service

All items less food and energy

Commodities less food and energy commodities

Used cars and trucks

Tobacco and smoking products(1)(2)

Services less energy services

Rent of primary residence

Owners' equivalent rent of residences(3)

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(1)

Footnotes (1) Not seasonally adjusted. (2) Indexes on a December 2024=100 base. (3) Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. (4) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.

Cereals and bakery products

Cereals and cereal products

Flour and prepared flour mixes

Bread other than white(1)(3)

Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins(1)(2)

Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies(1)

Fresh cakes and cupcakes(1)(3)

Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts(1)(3)

Crackers, bread, and cracker products(3)

Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers(3)

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

Meats, poultry, and fish

Uncooked other beef and veal(1)(2)

Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(2)

Bacon and related products(3)

Breakfast sausage and related products(2)(3)

Other pork including roasts, steaks, and ribs(1)(2)

Fresh and frozen chicken parts(3)

Other uncooked poultry including turkey(2)

Fresh fish and seafood(1)(2)

Processed fish and seafood(2)

Shelf stable fish and seafood(1)(3)

Frozen fish and seafood(3)

Dairy and related products(1)

Fresh milk other than whole(1)(2)(3)

Cheese and related products(1)

Ice cream and related products

Other dairy and related products(2)

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Processed fruits and vegetables(2)

Canned fruits and vegetables(2)

Frozen fruits and vegetables(2)

Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(2)

Dried beans, peas, and lentils(1)(2)(3)

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(2)

Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(1)(2)

Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(2)

Beverage materials including coffee and tea(2)

Other beverage materials including tea(1)(2)

Other food at home

Sugar and sugar substitutes

Candy and chewing gum(2)

Other fats and oils including peanut butter(2)

Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods

Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces

Salt and other seasonings and spices(2)(3)

Baby food and formula(1)(2)

Food away from home(1)

Full service meals and snacks(1)(2)

Limited service meals and snacks(1)(2)

Food at employee sites and schools(1)(2)

Food at elementary and secondary schools(1)(3)(5)

Food from vending machines and mobile vendors(1)(2)

Other food away from home(2)

Fuel oil and other fuels

Propane, kerosene, and firewood(6)

Utility (piped) gas service

All items less food and energy

Commodities less food and energy commodities

Household furnishings and supplies(8)

Window and floor coverings and other linens(2)

Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture(1)(2)

Other household equipment and furnishings(2)

Clocks, lamps, and decorator items(1)

Indoor plants and flowers(9)

Nonelectric cookware and tableware(2)

Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(1)(2)

Tools, hardware and supplies(2)

Outdoor equipment and supplies(1)(2)

Men's and boys' apparel

Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear

Men's underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories

Men's shirts and sweaters(2)

Men's pants and shorts

Women's and girls' apparel

Women's suits and separates(2)

Women's underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories(2)

Boys' and girls' footwear(1)

Infants' and toddlers' apparel

Transportation commodities less motor fuel(8)

Used cars and trucks

Motor vehicle parts and equipment(1)

Vehicle accessories other than tires(1)(2)

Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires(1)(3)

Motor oil, coolant, and fluids(1)(3)

Medical equipment and supplies(1)(8)

Video and audio products(8)

Recorded music and music subscriptions(1)(2)

Pets and pet products(1)

Pet food and treats(1)(2)(3)

Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories(1)(2)(3)

Sports vehicles including bicycles(1)

Photographic equipment and supplies(1)

Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment(2)(3)

Sewing machines, fabric and supplies(1)(2)

Music instruments and accessories(1)(2)

Education and communication commodities(8)

Educational books and supplies(1)

Computers, peripherals, and smart home assistants(1)(4)

Computer software and accessories(1)(2)

Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items(11)

Alcoholic beverages at home

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home(1)

Distilled spirits at home(1)

Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(1)(3)

Alcoholic beverages away from home(1)

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home(1)(2)(3)

Wine away from home(1)(2)(3)

Distilled spirits away from home(1)(2)(3)

Tobacco and smoking products(1)(11)

Tobacco products other than cigarettes(1)(2)

Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products(1)(2)

Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements(1)

Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(3)

Services less energy services

Rent of primary residence

Lodging away from home(2)

Lodging while at school(14)

Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels

Owners' equivalent rent of residences(14)

Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence(14)

Tenants' and household insurance(1)(2)

Water and sewer and trash collection services(2)

Water and sewerage maintenance(1)

Garbage and trash collection(1)(10)

Gardening and lawncare services(1)(2)

Moving, storage, freight expense(2)

Repair of household items(1)(2)

Eyeglasses and eye care(1)(6)

Services by other medical professionals(1)(6)

Hospital and related services(1)(11)

Nursing homes and adult day services(1)(15)

Leased cars and trucks(1)(12)

Car and truck rental(2)

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(1)

Motor vehicle body work(1)

Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing(1)

State motor vehicle registration and license fees(1)(2)

Parking and other fees(1)(2)

Parking fees and tolls(2)(3)

Video and audio services(8)

Cable, satellite, and live streaming television service(10)

Purchase, subscription, and rental of video(1)(2)

Video discs and other media(1)(2)(3)

Subscription and rental of video and video games(1)(2)(3)

Pet services including veterinary(2)

Photographers and photo processing(1)(2)

Club membership for shopping clubs, fraternal, or other organizations, or participant sports fees(2)

Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts(1)(2)(3)

Admission to sporting events(1)(2)(3)

Fees for lessons or instructions(1)(6)

Education and communication services(8)

Tuition, other school fees, and childcare

College tuition and fees

Elementary and high school tuition and fees(11)

Day care and preschool(9)

Technical and vocational school tuition and fixed fees(2)

Postage and delivery services(2)

Internet services and electronic information providers(1)(2)

Haircuts and other personal care services(1)(2)

Laundry and dry cleaning services(1)(2)

Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning(1)(2)

Checking account and other bank services(1)(2)(3)

Tax return preparation and other accounting fees(1)(2)(3)

Footnotes (1) Not seasonally adjusted. (2) Indexes on a December 1997=100 base. (3) Special index based on a substantially smaller sample. (4) Indexes on a December 2007=100 base. (5) Indexes on a December 2005=100 base. (6) Indexes on a December 1986=100 base. (7) Indexes on a December 1993=100 base. (8) Indexes on a December 2009=100 base. (9) Indexes on a December 1990=100 base. (10) Indexes on a December 1983=100 base. (11) Indexes on a December 2024=100 base. (12) Indexes on a December 2001=100 base. (13) Indexes on a December 2019=100 base. (14) Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. (15) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.

All items less food

All items less shelter

All items less food and shelter

All items less food, shelter, and energy

All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks

All items less medical care

All items less energy

Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks

Commodities less food and beverages

Services less rent of shelter(1)

Services less medical care services

Nondurables less food and beverages

Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel

Nondurables less food and apparel

Information and information processing(2)

Information technology, hardware and services(3)

Pets, pet products and services(2)

Domestically produced farm food

New and used motor vehicles(2)

Utilities and public transportation

Household furnishings and operations

Other goods and services

Footnotes (1) Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. (2) Indexes on a December 1997=100 base. (3) Indexes on a December 2024=100 base.

Region and area size(2)

Northeast - Size Class A

Northeast - Size Class B/C(3)

Midwest - Size Class A

Midwest - Size Class B/C(3)

South - Size Class A

South - Size Class B/C(3)

West - Size Class A

West - Size Class B/C(3)

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Footnotes (1) Foods, fuels, and several other items are priced every month in all areas. Most other goods and services are priced as indicated: M - Every month. 1 - January, March, May, July, September, and November. 2 - February, April, June, August, October, and December. (2) Regions defined as the four Census regions. (3) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base. (4) Indexes on a December 2017=100 base. (5) Indexes on a December 1986=100 base. (6) 1998 - 2017 indexes based on substantially smaller sample. (7) Indexes on a December 2001=100 base. (8) Indexes on a 1987=100 base.

NOTE: Local area 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.

Footnotes (1) The C-CPI-U is designed to be a closer approximation to a cost-of-living index in that it, in its final form, accounts for any substitution that consumers make across item categories in response to changes in relative prices. Since the expenditure data required for the calculation of the C-CPI-U are available only with a time lag, the C-CPI-U is issued first in preliminary form using the latest available expenditure data at that time and is subject to four revisions.

Indexes are issued as initial estimates. Indexes are revised each quarter with the publication of January, April, July, and October data as updated expenditure estimates become available. The C-CPI-U indexes are updated quarterly until they become final. January-March indexes are final in January of the following year; April-June indexes are final in April of the following year; July-September indexes are final in July of the following year; October-December indexes are final in October of the following year.

Cereals and bakery products

Cereals and cereal products

Flour and prepared flour mixes

Bread other than white(4)(6)

Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins(4)(5)

Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies(4)

Fresh cakes and cupcakes(4)(6)

Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts(4)(6)

Crackers, bread, and cracker products(6)

Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers(6)

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

Meats, poultry, and fish

Uncooked other beef and veal(4)(5)

Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(5)

Bacon and related products(6)

Breakfast sausage and related products(5)(6)

Other pork including roasts, steaks, and ribs(4)(5)

Fresh and frozen chicken parts(6)

Other uncooked poultry including turkey(5)

Fresh fish and seafood(4)(5)

Processed fish and seafood(5)

Shelf stable fish and seafood(4)(6)

Frozen fish and seafood(6)

Dairy and related products(4)

Fresh milk other than whole(4)(5)(6)

Cheese and related products(4)

Ice cream and related products

Other dairy and related products(5)

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Processed fruits and vegetables(5)

Canned fruits and vegetables(5)

Frozen fruits and vegetables(5)

Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(5)

Dried beans, peas, and lentils(4)(5)(6)

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(5)

Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4)(5)

Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(5)

Beverage materials including coffee and tea(5)

Other beverage materials including tea(4)(5)

Other food at home

Sugar and sugar substitutes

Candy and chewing gum(5)

Other fats and oils including peanut butter(5)

Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods

Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces

Salt and other seasonings and spices(5)(6)

Baby food and formula(4)(5)

Food away from home(4)

Full service meals and snacks(4)(5)

Limited service meals and snacks(4)(5)

Food at employee sites and schools(4)(5)

Food at elementary and secondary schools(4)(6)(8)

Food from vending machines and mobile vendors(4)(5)

Other food away from home(5)

Fuel oil and other fuels

Propane, kerosene, and firewood(9)

Utility (piped) gas service

All items less food and energy

Commodities less food and energy commodities

Household furnishings and supplies(11)

Window and floor coverings and other linens(5)

Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture(4)(5)

Other household equipment and furnishings(5)

Clocks, lamps, and decorator items(4)

Indoor plants and flowers(12)

Nonelectric cookware and tableware(5)

Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(4)(5)

Tools, hardware and supplies(5)

Outdoor equipment and supplies(4)(5)

Men's and boys' apparel

Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear

Men's underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories

Men's shirts and sweaters(5)

Men's pants and shorts

Women's and girls' apparel

Women's suits and separates(5)

Women's underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories(5)

Boys' and girls' footwear(4)

Infants' and toddlers' apparel

Transportation commodities less motor fuel(11)

Used cars and trucks

Motor vehicle parts and equipment(4)

Vehicle accessories other than tires(4)(5)

Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires(4)(6)

Motor oil, coolant, and fluids(4)(6)

Medical equipment and supplies(4)(11)

Video and audio products(11)

Recorded music and music subscriptions(4)(5)

Pets and pet products(4)

Pet food and treats(4)(5)(6)

Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories(4)(5)(6)

Sports vehicles including bicycles(4)

Photographic equipment and supplies(4)

Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment(5)(6)

Sewing machines, fabric and supplies(4)(5)

Music instruments and accessories(4)(5)

Education and communication commodities(11)

Educational books and supplies(4)

Computers, peripherals, and smart home assistants(4)(7)

Computer software and accessories(4)(5)

Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items(14)

Alcoholic beverages at home

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home(4)

Distilled spirits at home(4)

Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(4)(6)

Alcoholic beverages away from home(4)

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home(4)(5)(6)

Wine away from home(4)(5)(6)

Distilled spirits away from home(4)(5)(6)

Tobacco and smoking products(4)(14)

Tobacco products other than cigarettes(4)(5)

Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products(4)(5)

Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements(4)

Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(6)

Services less energy services

Rent of primary residence

Lodging away from home(5)

Lodging while at school(17)

Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels

Owners' equivalent rent of residences(17)

Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence(17)

Tenants' and household insurance(4)(5)

Water and sewer and trash collection services(5)

Water and sewerage maintenance(4)

Garbage and trash collection(4)(13)

Gardening and lawncare services(4)(5)

Moving, storage, freight expense(5)

Repair of household items(4)(5)

Eyeglasses and eye care(4)(9)

Services by other medical professionals(4)(9)

Hospital and related services(4)(14)

Nursing homes and adult day services(4)(18)

Leased cars and trucks(4)(15)

Car and truck rental(5)

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(4)

Motor vehicle body work(4)

Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing(4)

State motor vehicle registration and license fees(4)(5)

Parking and other fees(4)(5)

Parking fees and tolls(5)(6)

Video and audio services(11)

Cable, satellite, and live streaming television service(13)

Purchase, subscription, and rental of video(4)(5)

Video discs and other media(4)(5)(6)

Subscription and rental of video and video games(4)(5)(6)

Pet services including veterinary(5)

Photographers and photo processing(4)(5)

Club membership for shopping clubs, fraternal, or other organizations, or participant sports fees(5)

Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts(4)(5)(6)

Admission to sporting events(4)(5)(6)

Fees for lessons or instructions(4)(9)

Education and communication services(11)

Tuition, other school fees, and childcare

College tuition and fees

Elementary and high school tuition and fees(14)

Day care and preschool(12)

Technical and vocational school tuition and fixed fees(5)

Postage and delivery services(5)

Internet services and electronic information providers(4)(5)

Haircuts and other personal care services(4)(5)

Laundry and dry cleaning services(4)(5)

Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning(4)(5)

Checking account and other bank services(4)(5)(6)

Tax return preparation and other accounting fees(4)(5)(6)

All items less food

All items less shelter

All items less food and shelter

All items less food, shelter, and energy

All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks

All items less medical care

All items less energy

Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks

Commodities less food and beverages

Services less rent of shelter(17)

Services less medical care services

Nondurables less food and beverages

Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel

Nondurables less food and apparel

Information and information processing(5)

Information technology, hardware and services(14)

Pets, pet products and services(5)

Domestically produced farm food(4)

New and used motor vehicles(5)

Utilities and public transportation

Household furnishings and operations

Other goods and services

Footnotes (1) The 'effect' of an item category is a measure of that item's contribution to the All items price change. For example, if the Food index had an effect of 0.40, and the All items index rose 1.2 percent, then the increase in food prices contributed 0.40 / 1.2, or 33.3 percent, to that All items increase. Said another way, had food prices been unchanged for that month the change in the All items index would have been 1.2 percent minus 0.40, or 0.8 percent. Effects can be negative as well. For example, if the effect of food was a negative 0.1, and the All items index rose 0.5 percent, the All items index actually would have been 0.1 percent higher (or 0.6 percent) had food prices been unchanged. Since food prices fell while prices overall were rising, the contribution of food to the All items price change was negative (in this case, -0.1 / 0.5, or minus 20 percent). (2) A statistic's margin of error is often expressed as its point estimate plus or minus two standard errors. For example, if a CPI category rose 0.6 percent, and its standard error was 0.15 percent, the margin of error on this item's 1-month percent change would be 0.6 percent, plus or minus 0.3 percent. (3) If the current seasonally adjusted 1-month percent change is greater than the previous published 1-month percent change, then this column identifies the closest prior month with a 1-month percent change as (L)arge as or (L)arger than the current 1-month change. If the current 1-month percent change is smaller than the previous published 1-month percent change, the most recent month with a change as (S)mall or (S)maller than the current month change is identified. If the current and previous published 1-month percent changes are equal, a dash will appear. Standard numerical comparisons are used. For example, 0.8% is greater than 0.6%, -0.4% is less than -0.2%, and -0.2% is less than 0.0%. Note that a (L)arger change can be a smaller decline, for example, a -0.2% change is larger than a -0.4% change, but still represents a decline in the price index. Likewise, (S)maller changes can be increases, for example, a 0.6% change is smaller than 0.8%, but still represents an increase in the price index. In this context, a -0.2% change is considered to be smaller than a 0.0% change. (4) Not seasonally adjusted. (5) Indexes on a December 1997=100 base. (6) Special indexes based on a substantially smaller sample. These series do not contribute to the all items index aggregation and therefore do not have a relative importance or effect. (7) Indexes on a December 2007=100 base. (8) Indexes on a December 2005=100 base. (9) Indexes on a December 1986=100 base. (10) Indexes on a December 1993=100 base. (11) Indexes on a December 2009=100 base. (12) Indexes on a December 1990=100 base. (13) Indexes on a December 1983=100 base. (14) Indexes on a December 2024=100 base. (15) Indexes on a December 2001=100 base. (16) Indexes on a December 2019=100 base. (17) Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. (18) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.

Cereals and bakery products

Cereals and cereal products

Flour and prepared flour mixes

Bread other than white(5)

Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins(4)

Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies

Fresh cakes and cupcakes(5)

Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts(5)

Crackers, bread, and cracker products(5)

Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers(5)

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs

Meats, poultry, and fish

Uncooked other beef and veal(4)

Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(4)

Bacon and related products(5)

Breakfast sausage and related products(4)(5)

Other pork including roasts, steaks, and ribs(4)

Fresh and frozen chicken parts(5)

Other uncooked poultry including turkey(4)

Fresh fish and seafood(4)

Processed fish and seafood(4)

Shelf stable fish and seafood(5)

Frozen fish and seafood(5)

Dairy and related products

Fresh milk other than whole(4)(5)

Cheese and related products

Ice cream and related products

Other dairy and related products(4)

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Processed fruits and vegetables(4)

Canned fruits and vegetables(4)

Frozen fruits and vegetables(4)

Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(4)

Dried beans, peas, and lentils(4)(5)

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials

Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(4)

Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4)

Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4)

Beverage materials including coffee and tea(4)

Other beverage materials including tea(4)

Other food at home

Sugar and sugar substitutes

Candy and chewing gum(4)

Other fats and oils including peanut butter(4)

Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods

Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces

Salt and other seasonings and spices(4)(5)

Baby food and formula(4)

Food away from home

Full service meals and snacks(4)

Limited service meals and snacks(4)

Food at employee sites and schools(4)

Food at elementary and secondary schools(5)(7)

Food from vending machines and mobile vendors(4)

Other food away from home(4)

Fuel oil and other fuels

Propane, kerosene, and firewood(8)

Utility (piped) gas service

All items less food and energy

Commodities less food and energy commodities

Household furnishings and supplies(10)

Window and floor coverings and other linens(4)

Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture(4)

Other household equipment and furnishings(4)

Clocks, lamps, and decorator items

Indoor plants and flowers(11)

Nonelectric cookware and tableware(4)

Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(4)

Tools, hardware and supplies(4)

Outdoor equipment and supplies(4)

Men's and boys' apparel

Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear

Men's underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories

Men's shirts and sweaters(4)

Men's pants and shorts

Women's and girls' apparel

Women's suits and separates(4)

Women's underwear, nightwear, swimwear, and accessories(4)

Boys' and girls' footwear

Infants' and toddlers' apparel

Transportation commodities less motor fuel(10)

Used cars and trucks

Motor vehicle parts and equipment

Vehicle accessories other than tires(4)

Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires(5)

Motor oil, coolant, and fluids(5)

Medical equipment and supplies(10)

Video and audio products(10)

Recorded music and music subscriptions(4)

Pets and pet products

Pet food and treats(4)(5)

Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories(4)(5)

Sports vehicles including bicycles

Photographic equipment and supplies

Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment(4)(5)

Sewing machines, fabric and supplies(4)

Music instruments and accessories(4)

Education and communication commodities(10)

Educational books and supplies

Computers, peripherals, and smart home assistants(6)

Computer software and accessories(4)

Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items(13)

Alcoholic beverages at home

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home

Distilled spirits at home

Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(5)

Alcoholic beverages away from home

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home(4)(5)

Wine away from home(4)(5)

Distilled spirits away from home(4)(5)

Tobacco and smoking products(13)

Tobacco products other than cigarettes(4)

Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products(4)

Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements

Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(5)

Services less energy services

Rent of primary residence

Lodging away from home(4)

Lodging while at school(16)

Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels

Owners' equivalent rent of residences(16)

Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence(16)

Tenants' and household insurance(4)

Water and sewer and trash collection services(4)

Water and sewerage maintenance

Garbage and trash collection(12)

Gardening and lawncare services(4)

Moving, storage, freight expense(4)

Repair of household items(4)

Eyeglasses and eye care(8)

Services by other medical professionals(8)

Hospital and related services(13)

Nursing homes and adult day services(17)

Leased cars and trucks(14)

Car and truck rental(4)

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair

Motor vehicle body work

Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing

State motor vehicle registration and license fees(4)

Parking and other fees(4)

Parking fees and tolls(4)(5)

Video and audio services(10)

Cable, satellite, and live streaming television service(12)

Purchase, subscription, and rental of video(4)

Video discs and other media(4)(5)

Subscription and rental of video and video games(4)(5)

Pet services including veterinary(4)

Photographers and photo processing(4)

Club membership for shopping clubs, fraternal, or other organizations, or participant sports fees(4)

Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts(4)(5)

Admission to sporting events(4)(5)

Fees for lessons or instructions(8)

Education and communication services(10)

Tuition, other school fees, and childcare

College tuition and fees

Elementary and high school tuition and fees(13)

Day care and preschool(11)

Technical and vocational school tuition and fixed fees(4)

Postage and delivery services(4)

Internet services and electronic information providers(4)

Haircuts and other personal care services(4)

Laundry and dry cleaning services(4)

Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning(4)

Checking account and other bank services(4)(5)

Tax return preparation and other accounting fees(4)(5)

All items less food

All items less shelter

All items less food and shelter

All items less food, shelter, and energy

All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks

All items less medical care

All items less energy

Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks

Commodities less food and beverages

Services less rent of shelter(16)

Services less medical care services

Nondurables less food and beverages

Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel

Nondurables less food and apparel

Information and information processing(4)

Information technology, hardware and services(13)

Pets, pet products and services(4)

Domestically produced farm food

New and used motor vehicles(4)

Utilities and public transportation

Household furnishings and operations

Other goods and services

Footnotes (1) The 'effect' of an item category is a measure of that item's contribution to the All items price change. For example, if the Food index had an effect of 0.40, and the All items index rose 1.2 percent, then the increase in food prices contributed 0.40 / 1.2, or 33.3 percent, to that All items increase. Said another way, had food prices been unchanged for that year the change in the All items index would have been 1.2 percent minus 0.40, or 0.8 percent. Effects can be negative as well. For example, if the effect of food was a negative 0.1, and the All items index rose 0.5 percent, the All items index actually would have been 0.1 percent higher (or 0.6 percent) had food prices been unchanged. Since food prices fell while prices overall were rising, the contribution of food to the All items price change was negative (in this case, -0.1 / 0.5, or minus 20 percent). (2) A statistic's margin of error is often expressed as its point estimate plus or minus two standard errors. For example, if a CPI category rose 2.6 percent, and its standard error was 0.25 percent, the margin of error on this item's 12-month percent change would be 2.6 percent, plus or minus 0.5 percent. (3) If the current 12-month percent change is greater than the previous published 12-month percent change, then this column identifies the closest prior month with a 12-month percent change as (L)arge as or (L)arger than the current 12-month change. If the current 12-month percent change is smaller than the previous published 12-month percent change, the most recent month with a change as (S)mall or (S)maller than the current month change is identified. If the current and previous published 12-month percent changes are equal, a dash will appear. Standard numerical comparison is used. For example, 2.0% is greater than 0.6%, -4.4% is less than -2.0%, and -2.0% is less than 0.0%. Note that a (L)arger change can be a smaller decline, for example, a -0.2% change is larger than a -0.4% change, but still represents a decline in the price index. Likewise, (S)maller changes can be increases, for example, a 0.6% change is smaller than 0.8%, but still represents an increase in the price index. In this context, a -0.2% change is considered to be smaller than a 0.0% change. (4) Indexes on a December 1997=100 base. (5) Special indexes based on a substantially smaller sample. These series do not contribute to the all items index aggregation and therefore do not have a relative importance or effect. (6) Indexes on a December 2007=100 base. (7) Indexes on a December 2005=100 base. (8) Indexes on a December 1986=100 base. (9) Indexes on a December 1993=100 base. (10) Indexes on a December 2009=100 base. (11) Indexes on a December 1990=100 base. (12) Indexes on a December 1983=100 base. (13) Indexes on a December 2024=100 base. (14) Indexes on a December 2001=100 base. (15) Indexes on a December 2019=100 base. (16) Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. (17) Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.