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

   
    Jan 1947    
 
 
    Aug 2017
Name Aug 2017 Jul 2017 Aug 2016 Units
All items 		245.030 244.048 240.389 Index 1982-1984=100
Food and beverages 		250.328 250.193 247.532 Index 1982-84=100
Food 		250.596 250.470 247.818 Index 1982-84=100
Food at home 		239.015 239.377 238.254 Index 1982-84=100
Cereals and bakery products 		272.019 271.096 272.579 Index 1982-84=100
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs 		246.928 247.359 245.503 Index 1982-84=100
Dairy and related products 		217.437 218.376 216.403 Index 1982-84=100
Fruits and vegetables 		298.240 298.871 295.320 Index 1982-84=100
Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials 		167.041 167.793 167.264 Index 1982-84=100
Coffee 		196.120 199.178 197.557 Index 1982-84=100
Other food at home 		209.483 209.686 209.340 Index 1982-84=100
Sugar and sweets 		216.240 216.592 215.865 Index 1982-84=100
Fats and oils 		228.423 230.837 225.598 Index 1982-84=100
Other foods 		223.456 223.297 223.771 Index 1982-84=100
Food away from home 		269.522 268.649 263.649 Index 1982-84=100
Other food away from home 		185.074 183.991 182.957 Index Dec 1997=100
Alcoholic beverages 		245.329 245.074 242.293 Index 1982-84=100
Alcoholic beverages at home 		199.875 199.708 198.612 Index 1982-84=100
Alcoholic beverages away from home 		344.593 343.804 337.036 Index 1982-84=100
Housing 		251.937 250.982 244.804 Index 1982-84=100
Shelter 		298.955 297.589 289.398 Index 1982-84=100
Rent of primary residence 		309.776 308.562 298.202 Index 1982-84=100
Lodging away from home 		157.931 151.298 157.574 Index Dec 1997=100
Owners' equivalent rent of residences 		306.287 305.223 296.604 Index Dec 1982=100
Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence 		306.284 305.216 296.570 Index Dec 1982=100
Fuels and utilities 		237.108 236.900 229.678 Index 1982-84=100
Household energy 		198.030 197.820 191.829 Index 1982-84=100
Fuel oil and other fuels 		248.330 238.912 227.427 Index 1982-84=100
Energy services 		202.647 202.815 196.850 Index 1982-84=100
Electricity 		211.605 211.546 206.914 Index 1982-84=100
Utility (piped) gas service 		172.782 173.603 163.895 Index 1982-84=100
Water and sewer and trash collection services 		229.306 229.243 222.104 Index Dec 1997=100
Household furnishings and operations 		120.547 120.444 121.361 Index 1982-84=100
Apparel 		125.654 125.579 126.378 Index 1982-84=100
Men's and boys' apparel 		117.521 115.717 120.452 Index 1982-84=100
Women's and girls' apparel 		111.675 112.289 110.868 Index 1982-84=100
Footwear 		136.056 136.786 137.143 Index 1982-84=100
Infants' and toddlers' apparel 		112.500 112.822 115.849 Index 1982-84=100
Transportation 		199.026 196.265 193.705 Index 1982-84=100
Private transportation 		194.144 191.203 188.300 Index 1982-84=100
New and used motor vehicles 		98.252 98.370 99.808 Index Dec 1997=100
New vehicles 		146.272 146.332 147.277 Index 1982-84=100
Used cars and trucks 		136.321 136.577 141.709 Index 1982-84=100
Motor fuel 		201.910 190.030 182.985 Index 1982-84=100
Gasoline (all types) 		200.963 189.058 182.093 Index 1982-84=100
Motor vehicle parts and equipment 		143.368 143.592 143.676 Index 1982-84=100
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair 		280.488 279.605 275.923 Index 1982-84=100
Public transportation 		260.043 260.799 264.583 Index 1982-84=100
Airline fare 		270.654 273.318 279.711 Index 1982-84=100
Medical care 		477.016 476.383 468.525 Index 1982-84=100
Medical care commodities 		379.895 380.249 370.914 Index 1982-84=100
Medical care services 		508.046 507.051 499.831 Index 1982-84=100
Professional services 		374.545 373.080 373.897 Index 1982-84=100
Services by other medical professionals 		236.129 236.129 231.911 Index Dec 1986=100
Hospital and related services 		838.259 837.071 805.298 Index 1982-84=100
Recreation 		118.845 118.552 117.085 Index Dec 1997=100
Video and audio 		105.110 104.464 101.184 Index Dec 1997=100
Cable and satellite television and radio service 		467.265 463.446 440.814 Index Dec 1983=100
Pet food 		151.374 150.343 152.894 Index Dec 1997=100
Toys 		36.319 36.468 40.556 Index 1982-84=100
Music instruments and accessories 		101.734 102.224 101.865 Index Dec 1997=100
Club dues and fees for participant sports and group exercises 		136.080 135.363 131.934 Index Dec 1997=100
Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts 		181.172 179.374 175.020 Index Dec 1997=100
Fees for lessons or instructions 		303.153 304.327 292.756 Index Dec 1986=100
Education and communication 		135.654 135.754 139.267 Index Dec 1997=100
Education 		253.232 253.467 248.020 Index Dec 1997=100
Educational books and supplies 		688.499 697.809 685.901 Index 1982-84=100
Tuition, other school fees, and childcare 		724.772 724.958 709.208 Index 1982-84=100
Communication 		74.112 74.154 79.245 Index Dec 1997=100
Information and information processing 		70.253 70.298 75.407 Index Dec 1997=100
Information technology, hardware and services 		7.603 7.617 7.778 Index Dec 1988=100
Personal computers and peripheral equipment 		42.654 42.836 44.126 Index Dec 2007=100
Other goods and services 		433.126 433.700 423.919 Index 1982-84=100
Tobacco and smoking products 		1,026.427 1,027.626 965.998 Index 1982-84=100
Personal care 		227.164 227.475 224.680 Index 1982-84=100
Miscellaneous personal services 		425.575 425.931 415.041 Index 1982-84=100
Laundry and dry cleaning services 		165.555 165.680 161.357 Index Dec 1997=100
   

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