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CPI for U.S. City Average:
Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted

   
    Jan 1947    
 
 
    May 2018
Name May 2018 Apr 2018 May 2017 Units
All items 		250.535 250.013 243.911 Index 1982-1984=100
Food and beverages 		252.858 252.837 249.759 Index 1982-84=100
Food 		253.122 253.056 250.039 Index 1982-84=100
Food at home 		239.328 239.867 239.002 Index 1982-84=100
Cereals and bakery products 		271.720 271.676 272.253 Index 1982-84=100
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs 		250.096 251.978 244.395 Index 1982-84=100
Dairy and related products 		216.793 217.027 218.156 Index 1982-84=100
Fruits and vegetables 		296.420 297.362 297.697 Index 1982-84=100
Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials 		166.921 166.273 169.080 Index 1982-84=100
Coffee 		194.660 193.829 202.228 Index 1982-84=100
Other food at home 		209.548 209.874 210.012 Index 1982-84=100
Sugar and sweets 		215.440 215.453 214.418 Index 1982-84=100
Fats and oils 		228.172 229.843 228.585 Index 1982-84=100
Other foods 		223.752 223.963 224.572 Index 1982-84=100
Food away from home 		275.307 274.393 268.128 Index 1982-84=100
Other food away from home 		192.364 192.251 183.365 Index Dec 1997=100
Alcoholic beverages 		247.940 248.527 244.601 Index 1982-84=100
Alcoholic beverages at home 		201.651 202.254 199.622 Index 1982-84=100
Alcoholic beverages away from home 		349.603 349.289 342.957 Index 1982-84=100
Housing 		257.918 257.321 250.429 Index 1982-84=100
Shelter 		306.845 305.809 296.484 Index 1982-84=100
Rent of primary residence 		317.855 317.026 306.731 Index 1982-84=100
Lodging away from home 		167.294 162.536 160.420 Index Dec 1997=100
Owners' equivalent rent of residences 		313.964 313.182 303.610 Index Dec 1982=100
Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence 		313.975 313.186 303.594 Index Dec 1982=100
Fuels and utilities 		241.914 241.777 237.599 Index 1982-84=100
Household energy 		201.531 201.643 198.801 Index 1982-84=100
Fuel oil and other fuels 		288.815 288.816 246.053 Index 1982-84=100
Energy services 		204.735 204.855 203.572 Index 1982-84=100
Electricity 		213.609 213.408 211.495 Index 1982-84=100
Utility (piped) gas service 		175.190 176.208 176.686 Index 1982-84=100
Water and sewer and trash collection services 		235.892 234.867 228.410 Index Dec 1997=100
Household furnishings and operations 		121.275 121.757 120.939 Index 1982-84=100
Apparel 		127.273 127.273 125.503 Index 1982-84=100
Men's and boys' apparel 		117.338 118.772 116.673 Index 1982-84=100
Women's and girls' apparel 		113.549 112.571 110.786 Index 1982-84=100
Footwear 		136.553 137.517 137.462 Index 1982-84=100
Infants' and toddlers' apparel 		123.680 120.646 114.492 Index 1982-84=100
Transportation 		209.307 208.497 198.159 Index 1982-84=100
Private transportation 		205.225 204.187 193.095 Index 1982-84=100
New and used motor vehicles 		98.117 98.240 99.007 Index Dec 1997=100
New vehicles 		145.759 145.269 147.435 Index 1982-84=100
Used cars and trucks 		135.682 136.899 138.003 Index 1982-84=100
Motor fuel 		241.276 237.194 198.082 Index 1982-84=100
Gasoline (all types) 		240.041 235.973 197.081 Index 1982-84=100
Motor vehicle parts and equipment 		143.655 142.847 143.302 Index 1982-84=100
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair 		284.851 284.367 280.388 Index 1982-84=100
Public transportation 		255.184 258.348 262.498 Index 1982-84=100
Airline fare 		257.877 262.780 276.063 Index 1982-84=100
Medical care 		484.253 483.271 472.973 Index 1982-84=100
Medical care commodities 		385.136 380.019 374.997 Index 1982-84=100
Medical care services 		515.946 516.365 504.366 Index 1982-84=100
Professional services 		378.929 379.521 374.636 Index 1982-84=100
Services by other medical professionals 		237.663 237.430 236.293 Index Dec 1986=100
Hospital and related services 		863.488 859.751 826.427 Index 1982-84=100
Recreation 		118.543 118.517 118.263 Index Dec 1997=100
Video and audio 		103.582 103.616 103.909 Index Dec 1997=100
Cable and satellite television and radio service 		466.144 465.932 459.684 Index Dec 1983=100
Pet food 		150.791 150.766 151.390 Index Dec 1997=100
Toys 		33.919 34.629 37.720 Index 1982-84=100
Music instruments and accessories 		98.778 99.871 101.452 Index Dec 1997=100
Club dues and fees for participant sports and group exercises 		138.208 137.973 134.226 Index Dec 1997=100
Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts 		182.291 180.992 178.410 Index Dec 1997=100
Fees for lessons or instructions 		309.987 310.588 303.459 Index Dec 1986=100
Education and communication 		136.523 136.008 135.850 Index Dec 1997=100
Education 		257.620 256.684 252.465 Index Dec 1997=100
Educational books and supplies 		719.623 694.152 689.645 Index 1982-84=100
Tuition, other school fees, and childcare 		736.464 734.901 722.394 Index 1982-84=100
Communication 		73.892 73.605 74.519 Index Dec 1997=100
Information and information processing 		70.003 69.731 70.671 Index Dec 1997=100
Information technology, hardware and services 		7.426 7.363 7.636 Index Dec 1988=100
Personal computers and peripheral equipment 		41.243 41.172 42.231 Index Dec 2007=100
Other goods and services 		443.130 442.863 432.347 Index 1982-84=100
Tobacco and smoking products 		1,064.626 1,060.533 1,030.930 Index 1982-84=100
Personal care 		231.533 231.585 226.370 Index 1982-84=100
Miscellaneous personal services 		440.045 439.874 422.465 Index 1982-84=100
Laundry and dry cleaning services 		168.658 168.845 164.417 Index Dec 1997=100
   

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