Table 1 (1993-95 Weights). Relative importance of components in the Consumer Price
 Indexes:  U.S. city average, December 2001

 (Percent of all items)
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                             U.S. city average      
                    Item and group                                                  
                                                                                    
                                                            CPI-U          CPI-W    
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                 Expenditure category                                               
                                                                                    
 All items ...........................................   100.000        100.000     
                                                                                    
  Food and beverages .................................    16.393         18.048     
   Food ..............................................    15.403         16.993     
                                                                                    
    Food at home .....................................     9.661         10.838     
     Cereals and bakery products .....................     1.535          1.682     
      Cereals and cereal products ....................      .528           .594     
       Flour and prepared flour mixes ................      .068           .080     
       Breakfast cereal ..............................      .309           .336     
       Rice, pasta, cornmeal .........................      .151           .178     
      Bakery products ................................     1.007          1.088     
       Bread .........................................      .304           .343     
       Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins ................      .148           .150     
       Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies ..................      .269           .293     
       Other bakery products .........................      .287           .302     
     Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ..................     2.620          3.127     
      Meats, poultry, and fish .......................     2.516          2.998     
       Meats .........................................     1.701          2.086     
        Beef and veal ................................      .792           .983     
         Uncooked ground beef ........................      .303           .388     
         Uncooked beef roasts ........................      .143           .171     
         Uncooked beef steaks ........................      .293           .362     
         Uncooked other beef and veal ................      .053           .061     
        Pork .........................................      .571           .706     
         Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related                                      
             products ................................      .199           .242     
         Ham .........................................      .128           .151     
         Pork chops ..................................      .127           .162     
         Other pork including roasts and picnics .....      .118           .150     
        Other meats ..................................      .338           .396     
       Poultry .......................................      .488           .562     
        Chicken ......................................      .378           .445     
        Other poultry including turkey ...............      .111           .117     
       Fish and seafood ..............................      .326           .349     
        Fresh fish and seafood .......................      .187           .209     
        Processed fish and seafood ...................      .139           .140     
      Eggs ...........................................      .104           .129     
     Dairy and related products ......................     1.093          1.202     
      Milk ...........................................      .420           .494     
      Cheese and related products ....................      .324           .344     
      Ice cream and related products .................      .193           .199     
      Other dairy and related products ...............      .157           .165     
     Fruits and vegetables ...........................     1.427          1.483     
      Fresh fruits and vegetables ....................     1.098          1.138     
       Fresh fruits ..................................      .564           .577     
        Apples .......................................      .099           .109     
        Bananas ......................................      .100           .105     
        Citrus fruits ................................      .130           .133     
        Other fresh fruits ...........................      .236           .229     
       Fresh vegetables ..............................      .534           .562     
        Potatoes .....................................      .099           .110     
        Lettuce ......................................      .064           .071     
        Tomatoes .....................................      .096           .111     
        Other fresh vegetables .......................      .274           .269     
      Processed fruits and vegetables ................      .329           .344     
       Canned fruits and vegetables ..................      .175           .188     
       Frozen fruits and vegetables ..................      .108           .110     
       Other processed fruits and vegetables including                              
           dried .....................................      .046           .046     
     Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials ...     1.023          1.162     
      Juices and nonalcoholic drinks .................      .762           .890     
       Carbonated drinks .............................      .399           .495     
       Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks ........      .056           .055     
       Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks .....      .307           .340     
      Beverage materials including coffee and tea ....      .261           .271     
       Coffee ........................................      .127           .127     
       Other beverage materials including tea ........      .134           .145     
     Other food at home ..............................     1.961          2.183     
      Sugar and sweets ...............................      .364           .406     
       Sugar and artificial sweeteners ...............      .069           .087     
       Candy and chewing gum .........................      .219           .241     
       Other sweets ..................................      .076           .078     
      Fats and oils ..................................      .297           .340     
       Butter and margarine ..........................      .105           .116     
       Salad dressing ................................      .080           .089     
       Other fats and oils including peanut butter ...      .112           .134     
      Other foods ....................................     1.301          1.437     
       Soups .........................................      .106           .105     
       Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods ........      .218           .245     
       Snacks ........................................      .276           .308     
       Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces ........      .290           .305     
       Baby food .....................................      .104           .130     
       Other miscellaneous foods .....................      .307           .343     
                                                                                    
    Food away from home ..............................     5.743          6.155     
     Full service meals and snacks ...................     3.025          3.225     
     Limited service meals and snacks ................     1.682          1.794     
     Food at employee sites and schools ..............      .642           .684     
     Food from vending machines and mobile vendors ...      .212           .227     
     Other food away from home .......................      .182           .224     
    Alcoholic beverages ..............................      .990          1.055     
     Alcoholic beverages at home .....................      .620           .696     
      Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home ....      .333           .480     
      Distilled spirits at home ......................      .112           .096     
      Wine at home ...................................      .175           .120     
     Alcoholic beverages away from home ..............      .370           .359     
                                                                                    
  Housing ............................................    40.516         37.348     
   Shelter ...........................................    31.037         28.251     
    Rent of primary residence ........................     7.300          8.858     
    Lodging away from home ...........................     2.306          1.340     
     Housing at school, excluding board ..............      .251           .150     
     Other lodging away from home including hotels and                              
         motels ......................................     2.055          1.190     
    Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence .....    21.064         17.737     
    Tenants'  and household insurance ................      .366           .316     
   Fuels and utilities ...............................     4.934          5.046     
    Fuels ............................................     3.998          4.121     
     Fuel oil and other fuels ........................      .276           .243     
      Fuel oil .......................................      .193           .154     
      Other household fuels ..........................      .083           .089     
     Gas (piped) and electricity .....................     3.722          3.877     
      Electricity ....................................     2.563          2.712     
      Utility natural gas service ....................     1.159          1.166     
     Water and sewer and trash collection services ...      .936           .925     
      Water and sewerage maintenance .................      .687           .689     
      Garbage and trash collection ...................      .249           .236     
   Household furnishings and operations ..............     4.545          4.051     
    Window and floor coverings and other linens ......      .318           .288     
     Floor coverings .................................      .086           .073     
     Window coverings ................................      .097           .078     
     Other linens ....................................      .136           .137     
    Furniture and bedding ............................     1.014          1.035     
     Bedroom furniture ...............................      .286           .308     
     Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture .      .564           .556     
     Other furniture .................................      .154           .155     
     Unsampled furniture .............................      .011           .016     
    Appliances .......................................      .317           .364     
     Major appliances ................................      .194           .225     
     Other appliances ................................      .117           .130     
     Unsampled appliances ............................      .006           .009     
    Other household equipment and furnishings ........      .476           .418     
     Clocks, lamps, and decorator items ..............      .184           .159     
     Indoor plants and flowers .......................      .152           .128     
     Dishes and flatware .............................      .066           .055     
     Nonelectric cookware and tableware ..............      .074           .075     
    Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies ..      .572           .558     
     Tools, hardware and supplies ....................      .148           .164     
     Outdoor equipment and supplies ..................      .290           .260     
     Unsampled tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and                               
         supplies ....................................      .134           .134     
    Housekeeping supplies ............................      .888           .963     
     Household cleaning products .....................      .408           .456     
     Household paper products ........................      .228           .237     
     Miscellaneous household products ................      .253           .269     
    Household operations .............................      .959           .426     
     Domestic services ...............................      .332           .093     
     Gardening and lawncare services .................      .285           .116     
     Moving, storage, freight expense ................      .110           .077     
     Repair of household items .......................      .112           .079     
     Unsampled household operations ..................      .120           .062     
                                                                                    
  Apparel ............................................     4.242          4.577     
   Men's and boys' apparel ...........................     1.187          1.291     
    Men's apparel ....................................      .937           .989     
     Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear .........      .218           .187     
     Men's furnishings ...............................      .249           .282     
     Men's shirts and sweaters .......................      .267           .293     
     Men's pants and shorts ..........................      .189           .210     
     Unsampled men's apparel .........................      .014           .018     
    Boys' apparel ....................................      .250           .302     
   Women's and girls' apparel ........................     1.687          1.698     
    Women's apparel ..................................     1.436          1.406     
     Women's outerwear ...............................      .104           .098     
     Women's dresses .................................      .189           .201     
     Women's suits and separates .....................      .736           .696     
     Women's underwear, nightwear, sportswear and                                   
         accessories .................................      .387           .390     
     Unsampled women's apparel .......................      .020           .021     
    Girls' apparel ...................................      .251           .292     
   Footwear ..........................................      .769           .928     
    Men's footwear ...................................      .241           .323     
    Boys' and girls' footwear ........................      .183           .219     
    Women's footwear .................................      .344           .387     
   Infants' and toddlers' apparel ....................      .250           .318     
   Jewelry and watches ...............................      .349           .342     
    Watches ..........................................      .063           .066     
    Jewelry ..........................................      .286           .276     
                                                                                    
  Transportation .....................................    16.639         18.798     
   Private transportation ............................    15.281         17.737     
    New and used motor vehicles ......................     7.328          8.672     
     New vehicles ....................................     4.604          4.836     
     Used cars and trucks ............................     1.824          3.061     
     Leased cars and trucks ..........................      .681           .506     
     Car and truck rental ............................      .131           .103     
     Unsampled new and used motor vehicles ...........      .090           .167     
    Motor fuel .......................................     2.578          3.192     
     Gasoline (all types) ............................     2.559          3.168     
     Other motor fuels ...............................      .020           .024     
    Motor vehicle parts and equipment ................      .533           .661     
     Tires ...........................................      .254           .295     
     Vehicle accessories other than tires ............      .279           .366     
    Motor vehicle maintenance and repair .............     1.656          1.727     
     Motor vehicle body work .........................      .121           .122     
     Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing .........      .522           .500     
     Motor vehicle repair ............................      .992          1.080     
     Unsampled service policies ......................      .021           .025     
    Motor vehicle insurance ..........................     2.548          2.893     
    Motor vehicle fees ...............................      .638           .593     
     State and local registration and license ........      .413           .413     
     Parking and other fees ..........................      .202           .157     
     Unsampled motor vehicle fees ....................      .023           .023     
   Public transportation .............................     1.357          1.061     
    Airline fare .....................................      .873           .596     
    Other intercity transportation ...................      .162           .105     
    Intracity transportation .........................      .317           .353     
    Unsampled public transportation ..................      .004           .007     
                                                                                    
  Medical care .......................................     5.995          4.906     
   Medical care commodities ..........................     1.295           .956     
    Prescription drugs and medical supplies ..........      .913           .639     
    Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies .......      .382           .317     
     Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs .      .255           .232     
     Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies ..      .127           .085     
   Medical care services .............................     4.700          3.950     
    Professional services ............................     2.933          2.490     
     Physicians' services ............................     1.502          1.328     
     Dental services .................................      .879           .722     
     Eyeglasses and eye care .........................      .280           .261     
     Services by other medical professionals .........      .273           .179     
    Hospital and related services ....................     1.502          1.238     
     Hospital services ...............................     1.447          1.223     
     Nursing homes and adult daycare .................      .054           .014     
    Health Insurance .................................      .265           .223     
                                                                                    
  Recreation .........................................     5.909          5.670     
   Video and audio ...................................     1.629          1.810     
    Televisions ......................................      .138           .165     
    Cable television .................................      .925          1.021     
    Other video equipment ............................      .040           .046     
    Video cassettes, discs, and other media including                               
        rental .......................................      .145           .168     
    Audio equipment ..................................      .131           .150     
    Audio discs, tapes and other media ...............      .147           .156     
    Unsampled video and audio ........................      .104           .104     
   Pets, pet products and services ...................      .676           .686     
    Pets and pet products ............................      .413           .452     
    Pet services including veterinary ................      .262           .235     
   Sporting goods ....................................      .431           .462     
    Sports vehicles including bicycles ...............      .206           .240     
    Sports equipment .................................      .215           .216     
    Unsampled sporting goods .........................      .009           .006     
   Photography .......................................      .239           .256     
    Photographic equipment and supplies ..............      .090           .088     
    Photographers and film processing ................      .147           .166     
    Unsampled photography ............................      .001           .002     
   Other recreational goods ..........................      .452           .506     
    Toys .............................................      .323           .391     
    Sewing machines, fabric and supplies .............      .063           .057     
    Music instruments and accessories ................      .052           .044     
    Unsampled recreation commodities .................      .014           .015     
   Recreation services ...............................     1.902          1.473     
    Club membership dues and fees for participant                                   
        sports .......................................      .663           .433     
    Admissions .......................................      .825           .736     
    Fees for lessons or instructions .................      .233           .154     
    Unsampled recreation services ....................      .180           .149     
   Recreational reading materials ....................      .580           .477     
    Newspapers and magazines .........................      .390           .336     
    Recreational books ...............................      .189           .141     
    Unsampled recreational reading materials .........      .001           .000     
                                                                                    
  Education and communication ........................     5.397          5.277     
   Education .........................................     2.914          2.684     
    Educational books and supplies ...................      .215           .213     
    Tuition, other school fees, and childcare ........     2.699          2.471     
     College tuition and fees ........................     1.218           .900     
     Elementary and high school tuition and fees .....      .380           .297     
     Child care and nursery school ...................      .965          1.146     
     Technical and business school tuition and fees ..      .057           .056     
     Unsampled tuition, other school fees, and                                      
         childcare ...................................      .079           .071     
   Communication .....................................     2.483          2.593     
    Postage and delivery services ....................      .204           .151     
     Postage .........................................      .199           .148     
     Delivery services ...............................      .005           .002     
    Information and information processing ...........     2.279          2.442     
     Telephone services ..............................     2.146          2.329     
      Telephone services, local charges ..............     1.137          1.236     
      Telephone services, long distance charges ......      .969          1.055     
      Cellular telephone services ....................      .040           .039     
    Information and information processing other than                               
        telephone services ...........................      .133           .113     
     Personal computers and peripheral equipment .....      .054           .044     
     Computer software and accessories ...............      .027           .020     
     Computer information processing services ........      .018           .014     
     Other information processing equipment ..........      .034           .034     
     Unsampled information and information processing       .001           .001     
                                                                                    
  Other goods and services ...........................     4.909          5.376     
   Tobacco and smoking products ......................     1.402          2.053     
    Cigarettes .......................................     1.327          1.963     
    Tobacco products other than cigarettes ...........      .068           .076     
    Unsampled tobacco and smoking products ...........      .008           .013     
   Personal care .....................................     3.507          3.323     
    Personal care products ...........................      .719           .813     
     Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal                              
         care products ...............................      .355           .397     
     Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and                                
         implements ..................................      .360           .412     
     Unsampled personal care products ................      .004           .004     
    Personal care services ...........................     1.000          1.006     
     Haircuts and other personal care services .......     1.000          1.006     
    Miscellaneous personal services ..................     1.562          1.314     
     Legal services ..................................      .368           .339     
     Funeral expenses ................................      .361           .278     
     Laundry and dry cleaning services ...............      .218           .221     
     Apparel services other than laundry and dry                                    
         cleaning ....................................      .067           .053     
     Financial services ..............................      .328           .285     
     Care of invalids and elderly at home ............      .117           .039     
     Unsampled items .................................      .102           .098     
    Miscellaneous personal goods .....................      .226           .190     
                                                                                    
               Special aggregate indexes                                            
                                                                                    
 All items ...........................................   100.000        100.000     
  Commodities ........................................    40.624         45.337     
   Commodities less food and beverages ...............    24.231         27.289     
    Nondurables less food and beverages ..............    13.948         15.269     
     Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel ...     9.706         10.692     
    Durables .........................................    10.283         12.020     
  Services ...........................................    59.376         54.663     
  Rent of shelter ....................................    30.671         27.936     
  Transportation services ............................     7.010          6.882     
  Other services .....................................    11.012         10.351     
  All items less food ................................    84.597         83.007     
  All items less shelter .............................    68.963         71.749     
  All items less medical care ........................    94.005         95.094     
  Commodities less food ..............................    25.221         28.344     
  Nondurables less food ..............................    14.938         16.324     
  Nondurables less food and apparel ..................    10.696         11.747     
  Nondurables ........................................    30.341         33.317     
  Apparel less footwear ..............................     3.473          3.649     
  Services less rent of shelter ......................    28.705         26.728     
  Services less medical care services ................    54.676         50.713     
  Energy .............................................     6.576          7.312     
  All items less energy ..............................    93.424         92.688     
   All items less food and energy ....................    78.020         75.695     
    Commodities less food and energy commodities .....    22.366         24.909     
     Energy commodities ..............................     2.855          3.435     
    Services less energy services ....................    55.654         50.786     
  Domestically produced farm food ....................     8.211          9.222     
  Utilities and public transportation ................     9.085          9.213