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Table 1. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent

change

Seasonally adjusted percent

change

Oct.

2017

Sep.

2018

Oct.

2018

Oct.

2017-

Oct.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Jul.

2018-

Aug.

2018

Aug.

2018-

Sep.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

All items............................................. 100.000 246.663 252.439 252.885 2.5 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.3

Food.............................................. 13.235 251.364 254.393 254.358 1.2 0.0 0.1 0.0 -0.1

Food at home................................. 7.256 239.543 240.125 239.882 0.1 -0.1 0.0 -0.1 -0.2

Cereals and bakery products............ 0.955 270.858 273.729 272.260 0.5 -0.5 0.0 0.6 -0.6

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs............ 1.600 248.413 248.876 247.966 -0.2 -0.4 0.1 -1.0 0.0

Dairy and related products............... 0.726 217.170 216.638 216.800 -0.2 0.1 0.1 -0.3 -0.4

Fruits and vegetables..................... 1.280 299.700 298.432 298.531 -0.4 0.0 -0.3 -0.5 -0.7

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage

materials.................................. 0.865 167.990 168.428 169.570 0.9 0.7 0.2 0.6 0.2

Other food at home........................ 1.831 209.528 210.590 210.224 0.3 -0.2 0.0 0.2 0.0

Food away from home1

...................... 5.979 270.658 277.258 277.513 2.5 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.1

Energy............................................ 8.031 207.290 226.165 225.757 8.9 -0.2 1.9 -0.5 2.4

Energy commodities......................... 4.630 223.219 257.575 259.561 16.3 0.8 3.0 -0.2 2.9

Fuel oil...................................... 0.119 250.640 302.419 316.185 26.2 4.6 2.2 0.3 3.7

Motor fuel................................... 4.437 219.640 253.432 255.126 16.2 0.7 3.0 -0.2 3.0

Gasoline (all types)..................... 4.344 218.591 252.216 253.793 16.1 0.6 3.0 -0.2 3.0

Energy services............................... 3.401 201.661 204.819 201.798 0.1 -1.5 0.4 -0.8 1.7

Electricity.................................... 2.655 210.424 215.536 211.937 0.7 -1.7 0.3 -0.5 2.3

Utility (piped) gas service................. 0.747 172.373 170.100 168.770 -2.1 -0.8 0.9 -1.7 -0.6

All items less food and energy................ 78.734 253.638 258.429 259.063 2.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2

Commodities less food and energy

commodities................................ 19.519 144.273 143.641 144.134 -0.1 0.3 -0.3 -0.3 0.3

Apparel...................................... 3.114 129.570 127.440 129.108 -0.4 1.3 -1.6 0.9 0.1

New vehicles............................... 3.695 144.868 145.715 145.588 0.5 -0.1 0.0 -0.1 -0.2

Used cars and trucks...................... 2.329 135.867 135.130 136.450 0.4 1.0 0.4 -3.0 2.6

Medical care commodities................ 1.710 377.038 380.535 379.662 0.7 -0.2 -0.3 -0.1 -0.1

Alcoholic beverages....................... 0.963 246.621 249.921 250.757 1.7 0.3 0.0 0.5 0.1

Tobacco and smoking products.......... 0.647 1,047.932 1,065.017 1,081.193 3.2 1.5 0.1 0.3 1.3

Services less energy services.............. 59.215 321.253 329.761 330.465 2.9 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

Shelter....................................... 32.893 300.846 309.702 310.382 3.2 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2

Rent of primary residence............. 7.825 311.501 321.533 322.628 3.6 0.3 0.4 0.2 0.2

Owners’ equivalent rent of

residences2

............................ 23.723 308.190 317.149 318.215 3.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3

Medical care services..................... 6.883 509.256 518.108 519.152 1.9 0.2 -0.2 0.2 0.2

Physicians’ services.................... 1.728 379.072 380.928 380.489 0.4 -0.1 -0.1 0.3 0.0

Hospital services3

....................... 2.312 322.368 332.595 332.853 3.3 0.1 -0.1 -0.3 0.0

Transportation services................... 5.945 312.290 322.241 324.131 3.8 0.6 0.3 0.5 0.1

Motor vehicle maintenance and

repair1

.................................. 1.117 283.257 288.457 289.057 2.0 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.2

Motor vehicle insurance................ 2.382 537.222 567.838 573.050 6.7 0.9 0.0 0.8 0.5

Airline fares.............................. 0.683 267.297 258.196 265.930 -0.5 3.0 2.4 1.0 0.0

1 Not seasonally adjusted.

2 Indexes on a December 1982=100 base.

3 Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.
Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure

category, October 2018

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Unadjusted percent

change Seasonally adjusted percent change

Oct.

2017-

Oct.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Jul.

2018-

Aug.

2018

Aug.

2018-

Sep.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

All items................................................................. 100.000 2.5 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.3

Food.................................................................. 13.235 1.2 0.0 0.1 0.0 -0.1

Food at home..................................................... 7.256 0.1 -0.1 0.0 -0.1 -0.2

Cereals and bakery products................................. 0.955 0.5 -0.5 0.0 0.6 -0.6

Cereals and cereal products............................... 0.310 -1.2 -2.0 0.6 0.7 -2.1

Flour and prepared flour mixes......................... 0.041 -1.7 -4.3 -0.3 1.2 -2.7

Breakfast cereal1

......................................... 0.150 -1.7 -0.7 0.7 0.3 -0.7

Rice, pasta, cornmeal1

................................... 0.120 -0.5 -2.8 0.3 -0.6 -2.8

Rice1, 2, 3................................................ -0.5 -2.1 1.8 -0.6 -2.1

Bakery products1

......................................... 0.645 1.3 0.2 -0.1 0.2 0.2

Bread1, 2................................................. 0.189 1.5 0.4 0.4 -0.6 0.4

White bread1, 3...................................... 1.6 1.0 0.3 -0.7 1.0

Bread other than white1, 3.......................... 1.5 0.0 0.2 -0.6 0.0

Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins2

......................... 0.092 1.7 -0.4 0.2 0.9 -1.0

Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies....................... 0.161 2.2 0.7 -1.0 0.6 0.4

Cookies3

.............................................. 1.2 0.6 -1.7 1.5 0.0

Fresh cakes and cupcakes1, 3..................... 2.7 0.7 -0.8 0.3 0.7

Other bakery products................................ 0.203 0.3 -0.2 -0.6 0.9 -0.2

Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts1, 3.... 2.9 1.2 -1.1 0.3 1.2

Crackers, bread, and cracker products3

......... -1.1 -0.6 -0.3 0.0 -0.5

Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies,

tarts, turnovers3

................................... 0.7 0.0 -0.9 1.9 0.1

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs................................ 1.600 -0.2 -0.4 0.1 -1.0 0.0

Meats, poultry, and fish.................................... 1.507 -0.4 -0.3 0.2 -0.8 0.0

Meats...................................................... 0.945 -1.2 -0.7 0.2 -0.6 -0.6

Beef and veal.......................................... 0.430 0.6 -1.2 0.3 -0.6 -0.7

Uncooked ground beef1

............................ 0.170 -1.9 -0.9 0.3 -1.1 -0.9

Uncooked beef roasts1, 2........................... 0.062 1.5 -3.8 -0.4 -1.7 -3.8

Uncooked beef steaks2

............................. 0.161 2.0 -1.1 -0.6 -0.2 0.3

Uncooked other beef and veal1, 2................. 0.037 5.8 0.9 -0.3 -0.7 0.9

Pork...................................................... 0.298 -3.5 -1.1 0.2 -0.6 -0.7

Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related

products2

.......................................... 0.134 -5.2 -1.9 -0.9 -0.4 -1.1

Bacon and related products3

.................... -7.6 -2.3 -0.2 -1.9 -1.3

Breakfast sausage and related products2, 3... -1.4 -0.9 -1.4 1.0 -0.6

Ham................................................... 0.055 -4.8 -1.5 -2.2 0.7 -1.8

Ham, excluding canned3

........................ -4.3 -1.7 -2.7 1.0 -1.7

Pork chops1

.......................................... 0.044 2.9 0.2 2.8 -0.6 0.2

Other pork including roasts, steaks, and ribs2

... 0.065 -3.1 0.1 2.9 -3.4 0.4

Other meats............................................ 0.217 -1.7 0.9 -0.1 -0.5 -0.4

Frankfurters3

......................................... -2.9 4.0 0.8 -1.4 0.7

Lunchmeats2, 3...................................... -1.7 0.5 -0.7 -0.9 0.0

Lamb and organ meats1, 3.........................

Lamb and mutton1, 2, 3..............................

Poultry1

.................................................. 0.312 -0.3 0.6 -1.0 -1.0 0.6

Chicken1, 2........................................... 0.256 0.7 1.0 -1.0 -1.0 1.0

Fresh whole chicken1, 3.......................... 0.8 0.3 -1.0 -0.9 0.3

Fresh and frozen chicken parts1, 3............. 0.9 1.5 -1.1 -1.1 1.5

Other uncooked poultry including turkey2

........ 0.056 -4.9 -1.3 -0.5 -1.3 -1.3

Fish and seafood...................................... 0.250 2.8 0.1 1.7 -1.4 1.4

Fresh fish and seafood2

............................ 0.128 4.1 -0.1 1.9 -2.3 1.6

Processed fish and seafood2

...................... 0.122 1.5 0.4 1.4 0.2 1.4

Shelf stable fish and seafood1, 3............... 5.0 1.8 0.5 -1.0 1.8

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure

category, October 2018 — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Unadjusted percent

change Seasonally adjusted percent change

Oct.

2017-

Oct.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Jul.

2018-

Aug.

2018

Aug.

2018-

Sep.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Frozen fish and seafood3

........................ 0.0 0.0 2.0 1.2 1.4

Eggs........................................................ 0.093 2.8 -1.5 -1.2 -4.1 0.3

Dairy and related products................................... 0.726 -0.2 0.1 0.1 -0.3 -0.4

Milk1, 2........................................................ 0.198 -0.4 0.7 0.9 0.0 0.7

Fresh whole milk3

........................................ 0.2 1.0 0.7 -1.3 0.8

Fresh milk other than whole2, 3......................... -0.3 1.0 1.0 -1.1 0.8

Cheese and related products.............................. 0.237 -1.0 -0.4 -0.6 0.1 -1.1

Ice cream and related products........................... 0.104 1.5 0.5 0.3 0.1 0.0

Other dairy and related products1, 2...................... 0.186 0.2 -0.3 0.3 -0.5 -0.3

Fruits and vegetables......................................... 1.280 -0.4 0.0 -0.3 -0.5 -0.7

Fresh fruits and vegetables................................ 1.009 -0.5 0.3 -0.7 -0.6 -0.8

Fresh fruits................................................ 0.547 -1.5 -0.4 -1.4 -0.6 -1.8

Apples................................................... 0.076 -5.0 -3.6 0.4 0.6 2.8

Bananas1

............................................... 0.080 3.1 -0.7 -1.0 0.4 -0.7

Citrus fruits2

............................................ 0.169 0.1 -1.7 2.0 -2.5 -2.5

Oranges, including tangerines3

.................... -6.9 -1.2 -1.5 -4.0 -2.8

Other fresh fruits2

...................................... 0.222 -2.8 1.8 -4.6 -0.3 -3.2

Fresh vegetables......................................... 0.462 0.7 1.2 0.2 -0.6 0.3

Potatoes................................................. 0.077 0.9 -0.1 -0.5 -0.9 1.9

Lettuce.................................................. 0.058 -0.5 3.2 1.4 -1.6 1.5

Tomatoes1

.............................................. 0.076 -0.7 -0.4 -1.0 0.4 -0.4

Other fresh vegetables................................ 0.252 1.4 1.6 1.1 -0.2 0.5

Processed fruits and vegetables2

...................... 0.271 -0.1 -1.0 1.2 0.0 -0.4

Canned fruits and vegetables2

....................... 0.149 1.7 -1.7 1.4 0.7 -1.0

Canned fruits2, 3..................................... 0.6 -0.9 0.9 1.1 -0.5

Canned vegetables2, 3.............................. 2.4 -2.5 1.4 0.7 -1.8

Frozen fruits and vegetables2

........................ 0.078 -2.6 -0.1 0.1 -0.2 0.6

Frozen vegetables3

................................. -3.5 -0.1 1.0 -0.6 0.7

Other processed fruits and vegetables including

dried2

................................................. 0.044 -1.4 -0.5 1.9 -1.8 -0.3

Dried beans, peas, and lentils1, 2, 3............... -3.8 -0.7 0.7 -1.5 -0.7

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials. ........ 0.865 0.9 0.7 0.2 0.6 0.2

Juices and nonalcoholic drinks2

........................... 0.613 1.8 0.9 0.2 1.0 0.3

Carbonated drinks........................................ 0.257 2.6 1.1 2.2 0.3 0.5

Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks1, 2.......... 0.008 0.2 1.1 -0.8 -1.4 1.1

Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks2

......... 0.347 1.2 0.6 -0.8 1.3 0.4

Beverage materials including coffee and tea2

........... 0.252 -1.2 0.2 -0.1 0.2 0.3

Coffee...................................................... 0.162 -1.7 0.0 -0.2 0.3 0.2

Roasted coffee3

........................................ -1.9 -0.4 0.5 0.1 0.2

Instant coffee1, 3........................................ -3.3 1.5 0.1 -1.6 1.5

Other beverage materials including tea1, 2............ 0.090 -0.2 0.7 -0.1 -0.4 0.7

Other food at home............................................ 1.831 0.3 -0.2 0.0 0.2 0.0

Sugar and sweets1

.......................................... 0.278 0.3 -0.7 -0.1 1.3 -0.7

Sugar and artificial sweeteners......................... 0.043 -1.4 -2.1 -0.1 0.4 -1.0

Candy and chewing gum1, 2............................. 0.182 1.6 0.1 0.2 1.3 0.1

Other sweets2

............................................. 0.054 -2.6 -2.2 -0.9 1.6 -1.9

Fats and oils................................................. 0.215 -0.4 -0.2 -0.4 -0.1 -0.3

Butter and margarine2

................................... 0.061 -0.2 -0.8 -1.7 1.1 -0.7

Butter3

................................................... 0.6 -0.8 -2.2 0.4 -0.5

Margarine3

.............................................. -0.9 -0.8 -0.2 1.8 -0.9

Salad dressing2

........................................... 0.052 0.5 0.5 1.3 -0.3 0.0

Other fats and oils including peanut butter2

.......... 0.101 -1.0 -0.3 -0.6 -0.4 -0.1

Peanut butter1, 2, 3..................................... 1.6 3.4 3.2 -2.0 3.4

Other foods................................................ 1.338 0.5 -0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure

category, October 2018 — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Unadjusted percent

change Seasonally adjusted percent change

Oct.

2017-

Oct.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Jul.

2018-

Aug.

2018

Aug.

2018-

Sep.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Soups.................................................... 0.080 -1.6 -0.5 1.1 -1.4 1.4

Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods1

.......... 0.233 -0.5 -0.3 -0.3 0.0 -0.3

Snacks1

................................................. 0.312 1.5 0.4 -0.3 0.7 0.4

Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces........... 0.271 1.5 -0.5 0.0 0.3 0.6

Salt and other seasonings and spices2, 3........ 2.8 -0.5 -1.4 1.2 1.1

Olives, pickles, relishes1, 2, 3....................... 1.0 -6.8

Sauces and gravies2, 3............................. 1.5 -0.5 0.2 1.0 0.1

Other condiments3

.................................. 0.1 -3.8 -2.3 3.9 -2.3

Baby food1, 2........................................... 0.049 3.6 1.1 0.4 0.8 1.1

Other miscellaneous foods1, 2........................ 0.392 -0.5 0.0 -0.6 -0.3 0.0

Prepared salads1, 3, 4............................... -0.6 0.8 1.6 -0.9 0.8

Food away from home1

.......................................... 5.979 2.5 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.1

Full service meals and snacks1, 2........................... 2.969 2.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2

Limited service meals and snacks1, 2....................... 2.542 2.4 -0.1 0.3 0.3 -0.1

Food at employee sites and schools2

....................... 0.181 4.9 0.1 -1.2 -1.4 1.0

Food at elementary and secondary schools1, 3, 5....... 6.0 0.1 0.7 0.1

Food from vending machines and mobile vendors1, 2. . .. 0.091 4.0 0.3 0.2 1.1 0.3

Other food away from home1, 2.............................. 0.196 4.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.0

Energy................................................................ 8.031 8.9 -0.2 1.9 -0.5 2.4

Energy commodities............................................. 4.630 16.3 0.8 3.0 -0.2 2.9

Fuel oil and other fuels........................................ 0.193 17.1 3.1 2.3 0.1 1.6

Fuel oil........................................................ 0.119 26.2 4.6 2.2 0.3 3.7

Propane, kerosene, and firewood6

........................ 0.074 4.7 0.8 0.7 0.2 -0.8

Motor fuel....................................................... 4.437 16.2 0.7 3.0 -0.2 3.0

Gasoline (all types)......................................... 4.344 16.1 0.6 3.0 -0.2 3.0

Gasoline, unleaded regular3

............................ 16.2 0.6 3.8 -0.4 3.0

Gasoline, unleaded midgrade3, 7....................... 15.6 0.5 2.4 0.1 2.8

Gasoline, unleaded premium3

.......................... 15.2 1.0 2.9 0.2 3.3

Other motor fuels2

.......................................... 0.094 20.0 2.7 0.4 -1.4 3.2

Energy services................................................... 3.401 0.1 -1.5 0.4 -0.8 1.7

Electricity........................................................ 2.655 0.7 -1.7 0.3 -0.5 2.3

Utility (piped) gas service..................................... 0.747 -2.1 -0.8 0.9 -1.7 -0.6

All items less food and energy.................................... 78.734 2.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2

Commodities less food and energy commodities............ 19.519 -0.1 0.3 -0.3 -0.3 0.3

Household furnishings and supplies8

....................... 3.336 0.7 0.7 0.0 0.2 0.4

Window and floor coverings and other linens1, 2........ 0.258 0.7 2.2 -0.3 1.1 2.2

Floor coverings1, 2........................................ 0.055 2.9 0.1 1.1 0.2 0.1

Window coverings1, 2..................................... 0.045 -4.9 1.7 -2.4 -0.4 1.7

Other linens1, 2............................................ 0.158 1.6 3.1 -0.2 1.9 3.1

Furniture and bedding...................................... 0.883 1.3 0.3 0.3 0.8 0.1

Bedroom furniture1

....................................... 0.323 1.1 0.9 -0.2 1.0 0.9

Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture1, 2. .. 0.426 1.8 -0.2 -0.3 1.0 -0.2

Other furniture2

........................................... 0.123 -0.1 0.7 -0.1 1.3 0.5

Infants’ furniture1, 3, 5.................................. -6.0 -1.9 0.1 -1.9 -1.9

Appliances2

.................................................. 0.216 4.9 1.2 0.3 0.2 1.6

Major appliances2

........................................ 0.080 8.1 0.6 -0.5 -0.6 0.5

Laundry equipment3

................................... 9.9 0.7 -0.2 -3.8 0.2

Other appliances2

........................................ 0.133 3.2 1.6 0.8 1.0 2.0

Other household equipment and furnishings2

........... 0.491 -2.6 1.7 -0.7 -0.9 1.8

Clocks, lamps, and decorator items1

.................. 0.266 -4.0 2.0 -1.4 -1.4 2.0

Indoor plants and flowers9

.............................. 0.092 3.4 0.2 0.5 0.7 -0.1

Dishes and flatware1, 2................................... 0.053 -8.1 1.9 -1.4 0.2 1.9

Nonelectric cookware and tableware2

................. 0.080 -0.5 2.4 -1.1 0.4 2.4

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure

category, October 2018 — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Unadjusted percent

change Seasonally adjusted percent change

Oct.

2017-

Oct.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Jul.

2018-

Aug.

2018

Aug.

2018-

Sep.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies2

. . .. 0.659 0.4 0.2 -0.2 0.0 0.1

Tools, hardware and supplies1, 2....................... 0.196 0.4 -0.4 -0.8 0.7 -0.4

Outdoor equipment and supplies2

...................... 0.304 0.4 0.5 0.1 -0.3 0.3

Housekeeping supplies1

.................................... 0.829 1.3 0.2 0.1 -0.2 0.2

Household cleaning products2

.......................... 0.329 1.8 0.2 0.4 0.1 -0.2

Household paper products1, 2........................... 0.219 0.6 -0.1 0.5 -0.4 -0.1

Miscellaneous household products1, 2................. 0.281 1.3 0.5 -0.2 -0.5 0.5

Apparel.......................................................... 3.114 -0.4 1.3 -1.6 0.9 0.1

Men’s and boys’ apparel................................... 0.762 2.3 3.0 -2.1 2.2 1.7

Men’s apparel............................................. 0.593 0.5 2.5 -1.9 1.3 1.5

Men’s suits, sport coats, and outerwear............ 0.107 -4.0 3.9 -2.8 0.6 3.9

Men’s furnishings...................................... 0.156 1.7 0.7 0.2 0.0 0.9

Men’s shirts and sweaters2

........................... 0.172 2.7 3.6 -4.2 2.6 0.6

Men’s pants and shorts............................... 0.150 -0.5 2.1 -0.7 2.9 2.3

Boys’ apparel............................................. 0.170 8.9 4.6 0.4 4.8 0.9

Women’s and girls’ apparel................................ 1.288 -2.2 0.8 -1.7 1.4 -1.3

Women’s apparel......................................... 1.103 -2.5 0.4 -1.9 1.6 -1.7

Women’s outerwear................................... 0.080 -5.5 -2.8 -5.5 9.8 -6.4

Women’s dresses...................................... 0.144 2.1 -3.5 0.6 0.7 -4.3

Women’s suits and separates2

....................... 0.574 -2.5 1.3 -4.1 2.4 -0.5

Women’s underwear, nightwear, sportswear and

accessories2

......................................... 0.293 -5.1 1.3 1.6 -2.0 -0.1

Girls’ apparel.............................................. 0.185 -0.5 3.2 -1.0 0.7 1.1

Footwear..................................................... 0.673 -0.7 0.4 -0.6 -1.4 -0.3

Men’s footwear1

.......................................... 0.217 0.9 -0.2 1.2 -0.3 -0.2

Boys’ and girls’ footwear................................ 0.161 -1.3 -0.5 0.1 -1.9 -2.2

Women’s footwear........................................ 0.295 -1.6 1.2 -2.4 -0.9 0.6

Infants’ and toddlers’ apparel.............................. 0.140 4.0 1.0 -2.7 1.8 0.8

Jewelry and watches6

...................................... 0.251 -0.9 1.8 -2.0 0.4 2.5

Watches1, 6................................................ 0.099 7.3 9.1 -0.8 2.3 9.1

Jewelry6

.................................................... 0.152 -6.2 -3.0 -2.4 -1.8 -1.5

Transportation commodities less motor fuel8

.............. 6.514 0.6 0.3 0.1 -1.2 0.8

New vehicles................................................. 3.695 0.5 -0.1 0.0 -0.1 -0.2

New cars and trucks2, 3.................................. 0.5 -0.1 0.0 -0.1 -0.2

New cars3

............................................... 1.2 -0.1 0.0 0.1 -0.2

New trucks3, 10......................................... -0.1 -0.1 0.1 -0.3 -0.1

Used cars and trucks....................................... 2.329 0.4 1.0 0.4 -3.0 2.6

Motor vehicle parts and equipment1

...................... 0.378 1.2 0.2 0.1 -0.1 0.2

Tires1

....................................................... 0.222 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.5

Vehicle accessories other than tires1, 2................ 0.155 3.1 -0.2 0.3 -0.3 -0.2

Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires1, 3... 3.0 0.1 0.0 -0.2 0.1

Motor oil, coolant, and fluids1, 3...................... 2.0 -4.2 1.2 0.5 -4.2

Medical care commodities.................................... 1.710 0.7 -0.2 -0.3 -0.1 -0.1

Medicinal drugs1, 8.......................................... 1.653 0.7 -0.3 0.1 -0.5 -0.3

Prescription drugs........................................ 1.316 0.8 -0.7 0.0 -0.2 -0.6

Nonprescription drugs1, 8................................ 0.336 0.2 1.5 -0.5 -0.8 1.5

Medical equipment and supplies1, 8...................... 0.057 1.7 0.5 -0.8 1.0 0.5

Recreation commodities8

..................................... 1.792 -3.5 -0.5 -0.5 -0.6 -0.5

Video and audio products8

................................. 0.231 -13.1 -0.6 -1.1 -1.4 -0.6

Televisions................................................ 0.105 -17.8 -1.6 -1.3 -1.9 -1.2

Other video equipment2

................................. 0.027 -3.8 0.5 1.0 -0.6 -0.8

Audio equipment1

........................................ 0.043 -11.9 2.6 -2.3 1.0 2.6

Recorded music and music subscriptions1, 2......... 0.048 -5.7 -2.0 -0.6 -2.9 -2.0

Pets and pet products1

..................................... 0.600 0.9 0.0 -0.1 0.3 0.0

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure

category, October 2018 — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Unadjusted percent

change Seasonally adjusted percent change

Oct.

2017-

Oct.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Jul.

2018-

Aug.

2018

Aug.

2018-

Sep.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Pet food1, 2, 3.............................................. 0.6 0.1 -0.3 0.3 0.1

Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories1, 2, 3. . .. 1.5 -0.3 0.3 0.3 -0.3

Sporting goods.............................................. 0.488 -1.8 -1.3 -0.5 -0.9 -1.4

Sports vehicles including bicycles1

..................... 0.278 0.0 -1.7 -1.8 -1.2 -1.7

Sports equipment......................................... 0.203 -4.0 -0.8 0.6 -0.4 -0.8

Photographic equipment and supplies................... 0.033 -4.8 1.8 1.0 -0.5 1.9

Film and photographic supplies1, 2, 3...................

Photographic equipment2, 3............................. -4.2 1.7 -0.1 -0.6 2.0

Recreational reading materials1

........................... 0.113 4.9 1.5 0.2 -1.6 1.5

Newspapers and magazines1, 2........................ 0.069 8.6 2.5 0.3 -1.6 2.5

Recreational books1, 2................................... 0.044 -0.4 0.1 0.0 -1.5 0.1

Other recreational goods2

.................................. 0.327 -9.2 -0.8 -1.1 -0.8 -0.7

Toys........................................................ 0.256 -10.9 -0.9 -1.4 -0.9 -0.8

Toys, games, hobbies and playground

equipment2, 3......................................... -11.3 -1.6 -1.8 -0.1 -2.0

Sewing machines, fabric and supplies1, 2............. 0.023 -2.1 -1.2 -1.8 -0.3 -1.2

Music instruments and accessories1, 2................ 0.036 -1.0 0.3 1.6 -0.2 0.3

Education and communication commodities8

.............. 0.546 -3.3 -1.2 0.1 0.2 -1.5

Educational books and supplies.......................... 0.131 0.7 -0.6 -2.1 -0.3 -0.8

College textbooks1, 3, 11.................................. 2.4 0.4 -1.2 0.3 0.4

Information technology commodities8

.................... 0.415 -4.5 -1.4 0.8 0.3 -1.7

Personal computers and peripheral equipment4

. . . .. 0.315 -4.0 -1.3 1.4 1.1 -1.6

Computer software and accessories1, 2............... 0.024 -3.7 0.2 0.1 -0.3 0.2

Telephone hardware, calculators, and other

consumer information items1, 2....................... 0.076 -6.6 -2.5 -1.6 -2.8 -2.5

Alcoholic beverages........................................... 0.963 1.7 0.3 0.0 0.5 0.1

Alcoholic beverages at home.............................. 0.598 1.2 0.5 -0.1 0.5 0.1

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home........ 0.265 1.6 0.9 0.0 0.5 0.3

Distilled spirits at home.................................. 0.080 -0.5 -0.2 0.3 -0.1 -0.7

Whiskey at home1, 3................................... -2.2 0.1 0.4 -2.2 0.1

Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home1, 3. . .. 0.3 -0.2 0.5 0.4 -0.2

Wine at home............................................. 0.253 1.3 0.2 -0.4 0.8 0.0

Alcoholic beverages away from home1

.................. 0.365 2.5 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.1

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from

home1, 2, 3............................................... 2.1 0.0 -0.1 0.5 0.0

Wine away from home1, 2, 3............................. 3.3 0.2 0.8 0.3 0.2

Distilled spirits away from home1, 2, 3.................. 2.1 0.1 -0.4 0.5 0.1

Other goods8

................................................... 1.545 -0.3 -0.1 0.0 0.1 -0.3

Tobacco and smoking products........................... 0.647 3.2 1.5 0.1 0.3 1.3

Cigarettes2

................................................ 0.573 3.2 1.6 0.1 0.3 1.4

Tobacco products other than cigarettes1, 2........... 0.059 2.7 0.5 1.0 -0.4 0.5

Personal care products1

.................................... 0.688 -0.4 -0.2 0.0 0.1 -0.2

Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal

care products1, 2....................................... 0.381 0.1 -0.2 0.5 0.3 -0.2

Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and

implements1

............................................ 0.301 -1.1 -0.3 -0.5 -0.2 -0.3

Miscellaneous personal goods2

........................... 0.210 -10.2 -4.5 -0.7 -0.6 -5.6

Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap3

............. -6.5 -2.1 -1.8 -0.9 -3.5

Infants’ equipment1, 3, 5.................................. -9.4 -0.8 0.0 -2.2 -0.8

Services less energy services.................................. 59.215 2.9 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

Shelter........................................................... 32.893 3.2 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2

Rent of shelter12............................................. 32.519 3.2 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2

Rent of primary residence............................... 7.825 3.6 0.3 0.4 0.2 0.2

Lodging away from home2

.............................. 0.971 -2.4 -3.4 0.6 -1.0 -2.1

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure

category, October 2018 — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Unadjusted percent

change Seasonally adjusted percent change

Oct.

2017-

Oct.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Jul.

2018-

Aug.

2018

Aug.

2018-

Sep.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Housing at school, excluding board12............... 0.114 2.6 0.3 0.5 0.2 0.2

Other lodging away from home including hotels

and motels........................................... 0.858 -3.3 -3.9 0.6 -1.2 -2.4

Owners’ equivalent rent of residences12.............. 23.723 3.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3

Owners’ equivalent rent of primary residence12. .. 22.399 3.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3

Tenants’ and household insurance1, 2................. 0.374 1.8 -0.2 0.1 -0.1 -0.2

Water and sewer and trash collection services2

........ 1.079 3.6 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.3

Water and sewerage maintenance..................... 0.815 3.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3

Garbage and trash collection1, 10....................... 0.265 4.5 0.3 1.0 0.1 0.3

Household operations1, 2................................... 0.870 4.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Domestic services1, 2..................................... 0.297 2.1 0.0 0.0 -0.1 0.0

Gardening and lawncare services1, 2.................. 0.291 8.9 0.1 0.9 -0.1 0.1

Moving, storage, freight expense2

...................... 0.101 1.8 0.3 -0.6 1.2 0.5

Repair of household items1, 2........................... 0.105 4.1 -0.6 -2.5 0.2 -0.6

Medical care services...................................... 6.883 1.9 0.2 -0.2 0.2 0.2

Professional services.................................... 3.239 0.8 0.0 -0.3 0.2 0.2

Physicians’ services................................... 1.728 0.4 -0.1 -0.1 0.3 0.0

Dental services......................................... 0.780 2.3 0.2 -0.8 0.3 0.3

Eyeglasses and eye care1, 6......................... 0.316 1.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0

Services by other medical professionals1, 6........ 0.415 -0.2 0.1 -0.1 -0.1 0.1

Hospital and related services........................... 2.591 3.2 0.1 0.0 -0.2 0.0

Hospital services13..................................... 2.312 3.3 0.1 -0.1 -0.3 0.0

Inpatient hospital services13, 3..................... 2.9 -0.2 -0.3 0.1 -0.3

Outpatient hospital services3, 6.................... 3.0 0.2 -0.3 -0.6 0.1

Nursing homes and adult day services13........... 0.191 3.7 0.3 0.6 0.3 0.5

Care of invalids and elderly at home1, 5............ 0.087 2.0 0.0 1.0 0.3 0.0

Health insurance1, 5...................................... 1.053 2.2 1.1 -0.3 1.2 1.1

Transportation services..................................... 5.945 3.8 0.6 0.3 0.5 0.1

Leased cars and trucks1, 11............................. 0.655 5.0 -1.2 0.0 0.3 -1.2

Car and truck rental2

..................................... 0.118 3.4 -0.3 -1.7 2.2 3.3

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair1

............... 1.117 2.0 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.2

Motor vehicle body work1

............................. 0.055 3.2 0.7 0.6 0.0 0.7

Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing1

......... 0.628 2.7 0.2 0.4 0.5 0.2

Motor vehicle repair1, 2................................ 0.370 0.8 0.1 0.2 0.7 0.1

Motor vehicle insurance................................. 2.382 6.7 0.9 0.0 0.8 0.5

Motor vehicle fees1, 2.................................... 0.539 2.0 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.1

State motor vehicle registration and license

fees1, 2................................................ 0.279 1.4 0.1 0.4 -0.1 0.1

Parking and other fees1, 2............................ 0.243 2.6 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.0

Parking fees and tolls2, 3........................... 2.4 0.0 0.3 0.5 0.2

Automobile service clubs1, 2, 3..................... 0.0 0.0

Public transportation..................................... 1.133 -0.5 1.6 1.3 0.4 -0.1

Airline fares............................................. 0.683 -0.5 3.0 2.4 1.0 0.0

Other intercity transportation......................... 0.166 -2.6 -0.8 -1.5 0.1 -0.3

Intercity bus fare1, 3, 4............................... -0.4 -2.0 -5.4 2.3 -2.0

Intercity train fare1, 3, 4..............................

Ship fare1, 2, 3........................................ -0.6 0.1 -0.8 0.8 0.1

Intracity transportation1

............................... 0.277 0.1 -0.3 0.3 -0.4 -0.3

Intracity mass transit1, 3, 8.......................... 1.5 -0.3 0.0 0.1 -0.3

Recreation services8

........................................ 3.850 1.9 -0.2 0.1 0.7 0.0

Video and audio services8

.............................. 1.587 1.2 -0.3 0.7 0.9 -0.1

Cable and satellite television service10............. 1.501 1.1 -0.5 0.9 0.8 -0.3

Video discs and other media, including rental of

video1, 2............................................... 0.086 3.5 3.1 -2.5 1.7 3.1

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by detailed expenditure

category, October 2018 — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Unadjusted percent

change Seasonally adjusted percent change

Oct.

2017-

Oct.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Jul.

2018-

Aug.

2018

Aug.

2018-

Sep.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Video discs and other media1, 2, 3................ 2.2 5.5 -3.9 2.1 5.5

Rental of video discs and other media1, 2, 3. . . .. 3.0 0.4 0.1 -0.8 0.4

Pet services including veterinary2

...................... 0.413 2.9 0.3 -0.1 0.6 0.5

Pet services1, 2, 3....................................... 3.6 0.4 -0.7 2.2 0.4

Veterinarian services2, 3............................... 2.9 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.6

Photographers and photo processing1, 2.............. 0.038 -0.9 -0.4 0.7 0.7 -0.4

Photographer fees1, 2, 3............................... 0.0 0.6

Photo processing1, 2, 3................................. -9.1 -1.4 1.6 -0.7 -1.4

Other recreation services2

............................... 1.810 2.3 -0.2 -0.3 0.6 0.1

Club membership for shopping clubs, fraternal, or

other organizations, or participant sports

fees1, 2................................................ 0.666 2.1 0.4 0.5 0.1 0.4

Admissions............................................. 0.655 1.9 -1.1 -1.4 0.9 -0.5

Admission to movies, theaters, and

concerts1, 2, 3...................................... 1.9 0.0 -0.7 -0.1 0.0

Admission to sporting events1, 2, 3................ 2.7 -1.5 -1.1 0.5 -1.5

Fees for lessons or instructions1, 6.................. 0.217 3.6 0.7 -0.2 1.7 0.7

Education and communication services8

................. 6.062 1.3 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.0

Tuition, other school fees, and childcare.............. 2.900 2.6 0.3 0.7 0.1 0.2

College tuition and fees............................... 1.607 2.8 0.7 0.5 0.1 0.6

Elementary and high school tuition and fees. . . . .. 0.337 4.7 0.0 1.1 0.4 0.1

Child care and nursery school9

...................... 0.804 1.5 -0.5 0.7 0.1 -0.4

Technical and business school tuition and fees2

... 0.032 2.3 0.5 0.0 -0.3 0.7

Postage and delivery services2

......................... 0.108 2.5 0.0 0.2 0.3 0.2

Postage................................................. 0.094 2.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.2

Delivery services2

...................................... 0.014 6.9 -0.1 0.2 1.1 0.3

Telephone services1, 2................................... 2.266 -0.2 -0.2 -0.4 0.1 -0.2

Wireless telephone services1, 2...................... 1.693 -0.5 0.1 -0.4 0.0 0.1

Land-line telephone services1, 8..................... 0.572 0.6 -1.1 -0.2 0.4 -1.1

Internet services and electronic information

providers2

............................................... 0.780 0.9 -0.1 0.0 0.3 -0.4

Other personal services1, 8................................. 1.632 3.9 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.5

Personal care services1

................................. 0.623 3.1 0.6 -0.1 0.1 0.6

Haircuts and other personal care services1, 2...... 0.623 3.1 0.6 -0.1 0.1 0.6

Miscellaneous personal services....................... 1.009 4.4 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.5

Legal services1, 6...................................... 0.304 5.1 0.6 0.0 0.1 0.6

Funeral expenses1, 6.................................. 0.127 2.2 0.2 0.3 0.0 0.2

Laundry and dry cleaning services1, 2............... 0.238 3.6 0.6 0.3 0.5 0.6

Apparel services other than laundry and dry

cleaning1, 2........................................... 0.029 2.5 0.4 0.7 0.0 0.4

Financial services6

..................................... 0.240 5.7 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.5

Checking account and other bank

services1, 2, 3...................................... 9.9 -0.1 0.1 0.0 -0.1

Tax return preparation and other accounting

fees2, 3.............................................. 5.9 0.4 0.2 -0.1 0.7

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 2001=100 base.
12 Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. 13 Indexes on a December 1996=100 base.
Table 3. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, special aggregate indexes,

October 2018

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Special aggregate indexes

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Unadjusted indexes Unadjusted percent

change

Seasonally adjusted percent

change

Oct.

2017

Sep.

2018

Oct.

2018

Oct.

2017-

Oct.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

Jul.

2018-

Aug.

2018

Aug.

2018-

Sep.

2018

Sep.

2018-

Oct.

2018

All items less food................................... 86.765 245.926 252.116 252.636 2.7 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.4

All items less shelter................................ 67.107 228.218 232.868 233.231 2.2 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.4

All items less food and shelter..................... 53.872 222.148 227.127 227.577 2.4 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.5

All items less food, shelter, and energy.......... 45.840 227.349 229.910 230.517 1.4 0.3 -0.1 0.1 0.2

All items less food, shelter, energy, and used

cars and trucks.................................... 43.512 232.991 235.840 236.373 1.5 0.2 -0.1 0.3 0.1

All items less medical care......................... 91.408 235.602 241.287 241.728 2.6 0.2 0.3 0.0 0.3

All items less energy................................ 91.969 252.597 257.118 257.653 2.0 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2

Commodities......................................... 37.384 182.116 185.571 186.071 2.2 0.3 0.2 -0.2 0.5

Commodities less food, energy, and used

cars and trucks................................. 17.190 145.926 145.350 145.724 -0.1 0.3 -0.4 0.1 0.0

Commodities less food........................... 24.149 151.197 154.598 155.254 2.7 0.4 0.3 -0.3 0.8

Commodities less food and beverages........ 23.186 147.909 151.289 151.937 2.7 0.4 0.3 -0.3 0.8

Services.............................................. 62.616 310.283 318.312 318.699 2.7 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3

Services less rent of shelter1

.................... 30.097 330.492 337.734 337.770 2.2 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3

Services less medical care services........... 55.733 295.186 303.130 303.469 2.8 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.3

Durables.............................................. 9.841 103.838 103.488 103.726 -0.1 0.2 0.1 -0.8 0.4

Nondurables.......................................... 27.543 222.048 228.169 228.816 3.0 0.3 0.0 -0.1 0.4

Nondurables less food........................... 14.308 197.068 205.322 206.470 4.8 0.6 0.0 -0.2 0.8

Nondurables less food and beverages. ....... 13.345 193.973 202.508 203.673 5.0 0.6 0.0 -0.3 0.9

Nondurables less food, beverages, and

apparel.......................................... 10.231 238.448 253.690 254.582 6.8 0.4 1.3 -0.1 1.2

Nondurables less food and apparel............ 11.194 238.034 252.167 253.050 6.3 0.4 1.1 -0.1 1.1

Housing............................................... 41.773 253.125 259.941 260.268 2.8 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.3

Education and communication2

.................... 6.608 136.502 137.868 137.776 0.9 -0.1 0.2 0.1 -0.1

Education2

......................................... 3.030 256.435 262.336 262.947 2.5 0.2 0.5 0.1 0.2

Communication2

.................................. 3.577 74.147 74.099 73.862 -0.4 -0.3 -0.2 0.2 -0.4

Information and information processing2

.... 3.470 70.295 70.195 69.964 -0.5 -0.3 -0.2 0.2 -0.4

Information technology, hardware and

services3

...................................... 1.204 7.542 7.502 7.459 -1.1 -0.6 0.2 0.3 -0.8

Recreation2

........................................... 5.641 118.663 119.163 118.850 0.2 -0.3 -0.1 0.3 -0.1

Video and audio2

................................. 1.818 104.636 104.306 103.959 -0.6 -0.3 0.5 0.6 -0.1

Pets, pet products and services2

............... 1.012 170.556 173.248 173.449 1.7 0.1 -0.1 0.4 0.2

Photography2

...................................... 0.073 76.667 74.154 74.605 -2.7 0.6 0.9 0.2 0.7

Food and beverages................................ 14.198 251.130 254.178 254.203 1.2 0.0 0.1 0.1 -0.1

Domestically produced farm food............... 6.061 247.806 248.048 247.519 -0.1 -0.2 -0.1 -0.2 -0.3

Other services....................................... 11.544 348.774 355.202 355.315 1.9 0.0 0.1 0.3 0.1

Apparel less footwear............................... 2.441 122.927 120.684 122.582 -0.3 1.6 -1.9 1.6 0.2

Fuels and utilities.................................... 4.674 237.015 242.834 240.641 1.5 -0.9 0.5 -0.6 1.3

Household energy................................ 3.594 197.585 201.859 199.381 0.9 -1.2 0.6 -0.8 1.7

Medical care......................................... 8.592 477.121 484.708 485.269 1.7 0.1 -0.2 0.2 0.2

Transportation....................................... 16.896 202.457 212.414 213.482 5.4 0.5 0.9 -0.3 1.1

Private transportation............................ 15.763 197.766 208.550 209.429 5.9 0.4 0.9 -0.4 1.2

New and used motor vehicles2

............... 6.910 97.476 98.261 98.425 1.0 0.2 0.1 -1.1 0.7

Utilities and public transportation.................. 9.381 215.443 217.562 216.596 0.5 -0.4 0.3 -0.1 0.5

Household furnishings and operations........... 4.206 120.237 121.390 122.038 1.5 0.5 0.0 0.2 0.3

Other goods and services.......................... 3.177 436.252 443.409 444.334 1.9 0.2 0.0 0.1 0.2

Personal care..................................... 2.530 227.947 231.694 231.401 1.5 -0.1 -0.1 0.1 -0.1

1 Indexes on a December 1982=100 base.

2 Indexes on a December 1997=100 base.

3 Indexes on a December 1988=100 base.
Table 4. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Selected areas, all items index, October 2018

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Area Pricing

Schedule1

Percent change to Oct. 2018 from: Percent change to Sep. 2018 from:

Oct.

2017

Aug.

2018

Sep.

2018

Sep.

2017

Jul.

2018

Aug.

2018

U.S. city average............................................... M 2.5 0.3 0.2 2.3 0.2 0.1

Region and area size2

Northeast...................................................... M 2.3 0.0 -0.1 2.2 0.3 0.1

Northeast - Size Class A................................. M 2.2 0.3 -0.1 2.1 0.5 0.4

Northeast - Size Class B/C3

............................. M 2.5 -0.4 -0.1 2.7 0.1 -0.2

New England4

............................................. M 0.3 -0.1 0.3 0.4

Middle Atlantic4

............................................ M -0.1 -0.1 0.3 0.0

Midwest....................................................... M 2.2 0.2 0.1 1.9 0.1 0.1

Midwest - Size Class A................................... M 2.0 0.1 0.0 1.8 0.0 0.1

Midwest - Size Class B/C3

............................... M 1.8 0.2 0.1 1.7 0.1 0.1

East North Central4

....................................... M 0.2 0.0 0.1 0.2

West North Central4

....................................... M 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.0

South.......................................................... M 2.1 0.2 0.2 1.7 -0.1 0.0

South - Size Class A...................................... M 2.3 0.2 0.2 1.9 0.0 0.1

South - Size Class B/C3

.................................. M 2.0 0.2 0.2 1.6 -0.1 0.0

South Atlantic4

............................................. M 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1

East South Central4

....................................... M 0.2 0.3 -0.3 -0.1

West South Central4

...................................... M 0.2 0.2 -0.1 -0.1

West........................................................... M 3.5 0.7 0.4 3.4 0.4 0.3

West - Size Class A...................................... M 3.8 0.7 0.4 3.7 0.4 0.3

West - Size Class B/C3

................................... M 2.9 0.6 0.4 2.8 0.5 0.2

Mountain4

................................................... M 0.6 0.3 0.4 0.3

Pacific4

...................................................... M 0.7 0.4 0.5 0.3

Size classes

Size Class A5

................................................. M 2.7 0.4 0.2 2.5 0.3 0.2

Size Class B/C3

.............................................. M 2.2 0.2 0.2 2.0 0.1 0.0

Selected local areas

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI........................ M 2.0 0.3 0.0 1.6 0.5 0.4

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.................. M 4.1 1.1 0.5 3.9 0.8 0.5

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA............... M 2.0 0.2 -0.1 2.0 0.5 0.4

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA....................... 2 1.6 -1.0

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD6

......................... 2 0.2

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI............................... 2 1.9 0.0

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX................ 2 2.2 0.8

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL........... 2 3.4 0.8

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD....... 2 1.6 0.0

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ7

............................. 2 0.7

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA..................... 2 4.4 0.7

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA............................. 2 3.1 0.4

St. Louis, MO-IL.............................................. 2 0.1

Urban Alaska................................................. 2 -0.2

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH....................... 1 3.3 1.2

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX............................ 1 2.4 0.4

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO............................. 1 0.8

Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI................ 1 0.3

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA4

................... 1 0.1

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA.................................... 1 0.2

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL8

................... 1 0.6

Urban Hawaii................................................. 1 0.6

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV6

. . . .. 1 2.0 0.4

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.
Table 5. Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U) and the Consumer Price Index for

All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, all items index, October 2018

[Percent changes]

Month Year Unadjusted 1-month percent change Unadjusted 12-month percent change

C-CPI-U1 CPI-U C-CPI-U1 CPI-U

December 2000............................. 2.6 3.4

December 2001............................. 1.3 1.6

December 2002............................. 2.0 2.4

December 2003............................. 1.7 1.9

December 2004............................. 3.2 3.3

December 2005............................. 2.9 3.4

December 2006............................. 2.3 2.5

December 2007............................. 3.7 4.1

December 2008............................. 0.2 0.1

December 2009............................. 2.5 2.7

December 2010............................. 1.3 1.5

December 2011............................. 2.9 3.0

December 2012............................. 1.5 1.7

December 2013............................. 1.3 1.5

December 2014............................. 0.5 0.8

December 2015............................. 0.4 0.7

January 2016............................... 0.1 0.2 1.1 1.4

February 2016.............................. 0.0 0.1 0.7 1.0

March 2016.................................. 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.9

April 2016.................................... 0.5 0.5 0.8 1.1

May 2016.................................... 0.4 0.4 0.7 1.0

June 2016................................... 0.3 0.3 0.7 1.0

July 2016.................................... -0.2 -0.2 0.5 0.8

August 2016................................. 0.0 0.1 0.7 1.1

September 2016............................ 0.2 0.2 1.1 1.5

October 2016............................... 0.2 0.1 1.3 1.6

November 2016............................. -0.2 -0.2 1.4 1.7

December 2016............................. 0.0 0.0 1.8 2.1

January 2017............................... 0.6 0.6 2.3 2.5

February 2017.............................. 0.3 0.3 2.6 2.7

March 2017.................................. 0.0 0.1 2.1 2.4

April 2017.................................... 0.3 0.3 1.8 2.2

May 2017.................................... 0.1 0.1 1.5 1.9

June 2017................................... 0.0 0.1 1.2 1.6

July 2017.................................... -0.2 -0.1 1.3 1.7

August 2017................................. 0.3 0.3 1.5 1.9

September 2017............................ 0.5 0.5 1.9 2.2

October 2017............................... -0.1 -0.1 1.6 2.0

November 2017............................. 0.0 0.0 1.8 2.2

December 2017............................. -0.1 -0.1 1.7 2.1

January 2018............................... 0.5 0.5 1.6 2.1

February 2018.............................. 0.4 0.5 1.8 2.2

March 2018.................................. 0.2 0.2 2.0 2.4

April 2018.................................... 0.4 0.4 2.1 2.5

May 2018.................................... 0.4 0.4 2.4 2.8

June 2018................................... 0.1 0.2 2.5 2.9

July 2018.................................... 0.0 0.0 2.7 2.9

August 2018................................. 0.0 0.1 2.5 2.7

September 2018............................ 0.1 0.1 2.0 2.3

October 2018............................... 0.2 0.2 2.3 2.5

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 being issued first in preliminary form using the latest available expenditure data at that

time and is subject to two 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.
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 1-month analysis table

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

One Month

Seasonally

adjusted

percent

change

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 2018

Seasonally

adjusted

effect on All

Items

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

seasonally adjusted

change since:3

Date Percent

change

All items................................................................. 100.000 0.3 0.03 L-Jan.2018 0.5

Food.................................................................. 13.235 -0.1 -0.010 0.06 S-May 2016 -0.2

Food at home..................................................... 7.256 -0.2 -0.016 0.10 S-May 2018 -0.2

Cereals and bakery products................................. 0.955 -0.6 -0.006 0.25 S-Mar.2016 -0.6

Cereals and cereal products............................... 0.310 -2.1 -0.007 0.42 S-EVER –

Flour and prepared flour mixes......................... 0.041 -2.7 -0.001 0.66 S-Apr.2001 -2.9

Breakfast cereal4

......................................... 0.150 -0.7 -0.001 0.68 S-Feb.2018 -1.5

Rice, pasta, cornmeal4

................................... 0.120 -2.8 -0.003 0.76 S-EVER –

Rice4, 5, 6................................................ -2.1 1.21 S-Sep.2016 -2.4

Bakery products4

......................................... 0.645 0.2 0.001 0.28 – –

Bread4, 5................................................. 0.189 0.4 0.001 0.48 L-Aug.2018 0.4

White bread4, 6...................................... 1.0 0.59 L-May 2018 1.7

Bread other than white4, 6.......................... 0.0 0.81 L-Aug.2018 0.2

Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins5

......................... 0.092 -1.0 -0.001 0.71 S-Feb.2017 -1.5

Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies....................... 0.161 0.4 0.001 0.58 S-Aug.2018 -1.0

Cookies6

.............................................. 0.0 0.93 S-Aug.2018 -1.7

Fresh cakes and cupcakes4, 6..................... 0.7 0.69 L-Mar.2018 0.7

Other bakery products................................ 0.203 -0.2 0.000 0.53 S-Aug.2018 -0.6

Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts4, 6.... 1.2 0.74 L-Jul.2018 3.1

Crackers, bread, and cracker products6

......... -0.5 0.95 S-May 2018 -1.7

Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies,

tarts, turnovers6

................................... 0.1 0.71 S-Aug.2018 -0.9

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs................................ 1.600 0.0 0.000 0.20 L-Aug.2018 0.1

Meats, poultry, and fish.................................... 1.507 0.0 0.000 0.21 L-Aug.2018 0.2

Meats...................................................... 0.945 -0.6 -0.006 0.25 – –

Beef and veal.......................................... 0.430 -0.7 -0.003 0.34 S-May 2018 -1.4

Uncooked ground beef4

............................ 0.170 -0.9 -0.002 0.53 L-Aug.2018 0.3

Uncooked beef roasts4, 5........................... 0.062 -3.8 -0.002 1.03 S-Apr.2005 -3.8

Uncooked beef steaks5

............................. 0.161 0.3 0.000 0.63 L-Jul.2018 1.7

Uncooked other beef and veal4, 5................. 0.037 0.9 0.000 0.86 L-Jun.2018 1.4

Pork...................................................... 0.298 -0.7 -0.002 0.55 S-Jun.2018 -1.1

Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related

products5

.......................................... 0.134 -1.1 -0.001 0.68 S-Jun.2018 -1.4

Bacon and related products6

.................... -1.3 1.01 L-Aug.2018 -0.2

Breakfast sausage and related products5, 6... -0.6 1.08 S-Aug.2018 -1.4

Ham................................................... 0.055 -1.8 -0.001 1.44 S-Aug.2018 -2.2

Ham, excluding canned6

........................ -1.7 1.40 S-Aug.2018 -2.7

Pork chops4

.......................................... 0.044 0.2 0.000 1.37 L-Aug.2018 2.8

Other pork including roasts, steaks, and ribs5

... 0.065 0.4 0.000 1.19 L-Aug.2018 2.9

Other meats............................................ 0.217 -0.4 -0.001 0.54 L-Aug.2018 -0.1

Frankfurters6

......................................... 0.7 1.43 L-Aug.2018 0.8

Lunchmeats5, 6...................................... 0.0 0.54 L-Jul.2018 0.9

Lamb and organ meats4, 6.........................

Lamb and mutton4, 5, 6..............................

Poultry4

.................................................. 0.312 0.6 0.002 0.52 L-Jul.2018 0.6

Chicken4, 5........................................... 0.256 1.0 0.003 0.62 L-Dec.2017 1.4

Fresh whole chicken4, 6.......................... 0.3 1.14 L-Jul.2018 0.9

Fresh and frozen chicken parts4, 6............. 1.5 0.71 L-Jun.2015 1.7

Other uncooked poultry including turkey5

........ 0.056 -1.3 -0.001 0.89 – –

Fish and seafood...................................... 0.250 1.4 0.004 0.51 L-Aug.2018 1.7

Fresh fish and seafood5

............................ 0.128 1.6 0.002 0.75 L-Aug.2018 1.9

Processed fish and seafood5

...................... 0.122 1.4 0.002 0.64 L-Aug.2018 1.4

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 1-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

One Month

Seasonally

adjusted

percent

change

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 2018

Seasonally

adjusted

effect on All

Items

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

seasonally adjusted

change since:3

Date Percent

change

Shelf stable fish and seafood4, 6............... 1.8 1.05 L-Mar.2018 3.9

Frozen fish and seafood6

........................ 1.4 1.10 L-Aug.2018 2.0

Eggs........................................................ 0.093 0.3 0.000 0.90 L-Apr.2018 7.1

Dairy and related products................................... 0.726 -0.4 -0.003 0.28 S-Jul.2018 -0.6

Milk4, 5........................................................ 0.198 0.7 0.001 0.38 L-Aug.2018 0.9

Fresh whole milk6

........................................ 0.8 0.56 L-Jun.2018 0.8

Fresh milk other than whole5, 6......................... 0.8 0.51 L-Aug.2018 1.0

Cheese and related products.............................. 0.237 -1.1 -0.003 0.51 S-Aug.2015 -1.3

Ice cream and related products........................... 0.104 0.0 0.000 0.75 S-Jul.2018 -0.2

Other dairy and related products4, 5...................... 0.186 -0.3 -0.001 0.56 L-Aug.2018 0.3

Fruits and vegetables......................................... 1.280 -0.7 -0.009 0.30 S-Mar.2018 -0.7

Fresh fruits and vegetables................................ 1.009 -0.8 -0.008 0.36 S-Jan.2017 -1.5

Fresh fruits................................................ 0.547 -1.8 -0.010 0.45 S-Mar.2016 -2.2

Apples................................................... 0.076 2.8 0.002 1.15 L-Oct.2015 3.0

Bananas4

............................................... 0.080 -0.7 -0.001 0.64 S-Aug.2018 -1.0

Citrus fruits5

............................................ 0.169 -2.5 -0.004 0.75 – –

Oranges, including tangerines6

.................... -2.8 1.25 L-Aug.2018 -1.5

Other fresh fruits5

...................................... 0.222 -3.2 -0.007 0.73 S-Aug.2018 -4.6

Fresh vegetables......................................... 0.462 0.3 0.002 0.56 L-Jul.2018 1.9

Potatoes................................................. 0.077 1.9 0.001 1.22 L-Nov.2016 2.7

Lettuce.................................................. 0.058 1.5 0.001 1.62 L-Jul.2018 6.3

Tomatoes4

.............................................. 0.076 -0.4 0.000 1.10 S-Aug.2018 -1.0

Other fresh vegetables................................ 0.252 0.5 0.001 0.69 L-Aug.2018 1.1

Processed fruits and vegetables5

...................... 0.271 -0.4 -0.001 0.44 S-Jul.2018 -0.5

Canned fruits and vegetables5

....................... 0.149 -1.0 -0.002 0.65 S-Feb.2018 -1.1

Canned fruits5, 6..................................... -0.5 0.78 S-Jul.2018 -0.7

Canned vegetables5, 6.............................. -1.8 0.77 S-Oct.2015 -2.7

Frozen fruits and vegetables5

........................ 0.078 0.6 0.000 0.83 L-Feb.2018 1.4

Frozen vegetables6

................................. 0.7 1.00 L-Aug.2018 1.0

Other processed fruits and vegetables including

dried5

................................................. 0.044 -0.3 0.000 0.76 L-Aug.2018 1.9

Dried beans, peas, and lentils4, 5, 6............... -0.7 0.80 L-Aug.2018 0.7

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials. ........ 0.865 0.2 0.002 0.36 S-Aug.2018 0.2

Juices and nonalcoholic drinks5

........................... 0.613 0.3 0.002 0.41 S-Aug.2018 0.2

Carbonated drinks........................................ 0.257 0.5 0.001 0.77 L-Aug.2018 2.2

Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks4, 5.......... 0.008 1.1 0.000 0.73 L-Dec.2017 1.7

Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks5

......... 0.347 0.4 0.001 0.51 S-Aug.2018 -0.8

Beverage materials including coffee and tea5

........... 0.252 0.3 0.001 0.61 L-Mar.2018 0.9

Coffee...................................................... 0.162 0.2 0.000 0.77 S-Aug.2018 -0.2

Roasted coffee6

........................................ 0.2 1.08 L-Aug.2018 0.5

Instant coffee4, 6........................................ 1.5 0.71 L-Mar.2018 2.0

Other beverage materials including tea4, 5............ 0.090 0.7 0.001 0.99 L-Jul.2018 1.7

Other food at home............................................ 1.831 0.0 0.001 0.20 S-Aug.2018 0.0

Sugar and sweets4

.......................................... 0.278 -0.7 -0.002 0.49 S-Jul.2018 -0.8

Sugar and artificial sweeteners......................... 0.043 -1.0 0.000 0.67 S-Feb.2018 -1.2

Candy and chewing gum4, 5............................. 0.182 0.1 0.000 0.69 S-Jul.2018 -0.9

Other sweets5

............................................. 0.054 -1.9 -0.001 0.84 S-May 2018 -2.0

Fats and oils................................................. 0.215 -0.3 -0.001 0.44 S-Aug.2018 -0.4

Butter and margarine5

................................... 0.061 -0.7 0.000 0.88 S-Aug.2018 -1.7

Butter6

................................................... -0.5 1.01 S-Aug.2018 -2.2

Margarine6

.............................................. -0.9 0.98 S-May 2018 -1.3

Salad dressing5

........................................... 0.052 0.0 0.000 1.03 L-Aug.2018 1.3

Other fats and oils including peanut butter5

.......... 0.101 -0.1 0.000 0.56 L-Jul.2018 0.8

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 1-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

One Month

Seasonally

adjusted

percent

change

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 2018

Seasonally

adjusted

effect on All

Items

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

seasonally adjusted

change since:3

Date Percent

change

Peanut butter4, 5, 6..................................... 3.4 0.63 L-Feb.2018 3.4

Other foods................................................ 1.338 0.3 0.003 0.25 L-Nov.2017 0.4

Soups.................................................... 0.080 1.4 0.001 1.07 L-Sep.2017 2.9

Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods4

.......... 0.233 -0.3 -0.001 0.54 S-Aug.2018 -0.3

Snacks4

................................................. 0.312 0.4 0.001 0.72 S-Aug.2018 -0.3

Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces........... 0.271 0.6 0.002 0.54 L-May 2018 0.7

Salt and other seasonings and spices5, 6........ 1.1 0.96 S-Aug.2018 -1.4

Olives, pickles, relishes4, 5, 6.......................

Sauces and gravies5, 6............................. 0.1 0.81 S-Jul.2018 -2.0

Other condiments6

.................................. -2.3 0.65 S-Aug.2018 -2.3

Baby food4, 5........................................... 0.049 1.1 0.001 0.52 L-May 2018 1.1

Other miscellaneous foods4, 5........................ 0.392 0.0 0.000 0.41 L-Jul.2018 0.7

Prepared salads4, 7, 6............................... 0.8 0.76 L-Aug.2018 1.6

Food away from home4

.......................................... 5.979 0.1 0.006 0.04 S-Jul.2018 0.1

Full service meals and snacks4, 5........................... 2.969 0.2 0.007 0.04 L-Jul.2018 0.2

Limited service meals and snacks4, 5....................... 2.542 -0.1 -0.002 0.07 S-Feb.2010 -0.1

Food at employee sites and schools5

....................... 0.181 1.0 0.002 0.38 L-Jul.2018 1.8

Food at elementary and secondary schools4, 8, 6....... 0.1 0.49 S-Jun.2018 0.1

Food from vending machines and mobile vendors4, 5. . .. 0.091 0.3 0.000 0.11 S-Aug.2018 0.2

Other food away from home4, 5.............................. 0.196 0.0 0.000 0.09 S-Jun.2018 0.0

Energy................................................................ 8.031 2.4 0.189 0.08 L-Jan.2018 3.0

Energy commodities............................................. 4.630 2.9 0.134 0.13 L-Aug.2018 3.0

Fuel oil and other fuels........................................ 0.193 1.6 0.003 0.33 L-Aug.2018 2.3

Fuel oil........................................................ 0.119 3.7 0.004 0.43 L-Jan.2018 9.5

Propane, kerosene, and firewood9

........................ 0.074 -0.8 -0.001 0.48 S-Aug.2016 -2.2

Motor fuel....................................................... 4.437 3.0 0.130 0.13 L-Aug.2018 3.0

Gasoline (all types)......................................... 4.344 3.0 0.128 0.13 L-Aug.2018 3.0

Gasoline, unleaded regular6

............................ 3.0 0.51 L-Aug.2018 3.8

Gasoline, unleaded midgrade10, 6...................... 2.8 0.51 L-Jan.2018 4.9

Gasoline, unleaded premium6

.......................... 3.3 0.44 L-Nov.2017 4.9

Other motor fuels5

.......................................... 0.094 3.2 0.003 0.15 L-Jan.2018 6.6

Energy services................................................... 3.401 1.7 0.055 0.08 L-Mar.2014 2.6

Electricity........................................................ 2.655 2.3 0.060 0.10 L-Jan.2006 4.9

Utility (piped) gas service..................................... 0.747 -0.6 -0.004 0.08 L-Aug.2018 0.9

All items less food and energy.................................... 78.734 0.2 0.152 0.03 L-Jul.2018 0.2

Commodities less food and energy commodities............ 19.519 0.3 0.056 0.08 L-Jan.2018 0.4

Household furnishings and supplies11...................... 3.336 0.4 0.015 0.16 L-Apr.2018 0.6

Window and floor coverings and other linens4, 5........ 0.258 2.2 0.006 0.75 L-Jan.2018 4.1

Floor coverings4, 5........................................ 0.055 0.1 0.000 0.56 S-Jul.2018 -1.7

Window coverings4, 5..................................... 0.045 1.7 0.001 0.88 L-Feb.2018 2.2

Other linens4, 5............................................ 0.158 3.1 0.005 1.15 L-Jan.2018 5.6

Furniture and bedding...................................... 0.883 0.1 0.001 0.34 S-Jul.2018 -0.1

Bedroom furniture4

....................................... 0.323 0.9 0.003 0.52 S-Aug.2018 -0.2

Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture4, 5. .. 0.426 -0.2 -0.001 0.45 S-Aug.2018 -0.3

Other furniture5

........................................... 0.123 0.5 0.001 0.71 S-Aug.2018 -0.1

Infants’ furniture4, 8, 6.................................. -1.9 0.74 – –

Appliances5

.................................................. 0.216 1.6 0.003 0.55 L-Apr.2018 2.1

Major appliances5

........................................ 0.080 0.5 0.000 0.70 L-Jul.2018 3.5

Laundry equipment6

................................... 0.2 1.18 L-Jul.2018 0.3

Other appliances5

........................................ 0.133 2.0 0.003 0.63 L-Mar.2014 2.0

Other household equipment and furnishings5

........... 0.491 1.8 0.009 0.48 L-Oct.2004 4.5

Clocks, lamps, and decorator items4

.................. 0.266 2.0 0.005 0.76 L-Oct.2004 7.9

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 1-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

One Month

Seasonally

adjusted

percent

change

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 2018

Seasonally

adjusted

effect on All

Items

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

seasonally adjusted

change since:3

Date Percent

change

Indoor plants and flowers12............................. 0.092 -0.1 0.000 0.68 S-Jun.2018 -1.9

Dishes and flatware4, 5................................... 0.053 1.9 0.001 1.49 L-Apr.2018 3.2

Nonelectric cookware and tableware5

................. 0.080 2.4 0.002 0.75 L-Mar.2018 3.0

Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies5

. . .. 0.659 0.1 0.001 0.24 L-Jul.2018 0.4

Tools, hardware and supplies4, 5....................... 0.196 -0.4 -0.001 0.35 S-Aug.2018 -0.8

Outdoor equipment and supplies5

...................... 0.304 0.3 0.001 0.30 L-Jul.2018 0.5

Housekeeping supplies4

.................................... 0.829 0.2 0.002 0.24 L-Jul.2018 0.6

Household cleaning products5

.......................... 0.329 -0.2 -0.001 0.39 S-Jan.2018 -1.1

Household paper products4, 5........................... 0.219 -0.1 0.000 0.38 L-Aug.2018 0.5

Miscellaneous household products4, 5................. 0.281 0.5 0.001 0.41 L-Jul.2018 0.6

Apparel.......................................................... 3.114 0.1 0.002 0.39 S-Aug.2018 -1.6

Men’s and boys’ apparel................................... 0.762 1.7 0.013 0.72 S-Aug.2018 -2.1

Men’s apparel............................................. 0.593 1.5 0.009 0.78 L-Jul.2018 1.7

Men’s suits, sport coats, and outerwear............ 0.107 3.9 0.004 1.68 L-Apr.2016 5.3

Men’s furnishings...................................... 0.156 0.9 0.001 1.45 L-Jul.2018 5.3

Men’s shirts and sweaters5

........................... 0.172 0.6 0.001 1.22 S-Aug.2018 -4.2

Men’s pants and shorts............................... 0.150 2.3 0.004 1.28 S-Aug.2018 -0.7

Boys’ apparel............................................. 0.170 0.9 0.002 1.44 S-Aug.2018 0.4

Women’s and girls’ apparel................................ 1.288 -1.3 -0.016 0.60 S-Aug.2018 -1.7

Women’s apparel......................................... 1.103 -1.7 -0.018 0.65 S-Aug.2018 -1.9

Women’s outerwear................................... 0.080 -6.4 -0.005 2.13 S-Aug.2012 -7.7

Women’s dresses...................................... 0.144 -4.3 -0.006 1.42 S-Jan.2012 -4.5

Women’s suits and separates5

....................... 0.574 -0.5 -0.003 0.87 S-Aug.2018 -4.1

Women’s underwear, nightwear, sportswear and

accessories5

......................................... 0.293 -0.1 0.000 1.10 L-Aug.2018 1.6

Girls’ apparel.............................................. 0.185 1.1 0.002 1.49 L-Apr.2018 3.0

Footwear..................................................... 0.673 -0.3 -0.002 0.57 L-Jul.2018 1.1

Men’s footwear4

.......................................... 0.217 -0.2 0.000 0.96 L-Aug.2018 1.2

Boys’ and girls’ footwear................................ 0.161 -2.2 -0.003 1.01 S-May 2018 -2.3

Women’s footwear........................................ 0.295 0.6 0.002 0.80 L-Jun.2018 1.5

Infants’ and toddlers’ apparel.............................. 0.140 0.8 0.001 1.24 S-Aug.2018 -2.7

Jewelry and watches9

...................................... 0.251 2.5 0.006 1.00 L-Apr.2017 2.7

Watches4, 9................................................ 0.099 9.1 0.009 1.52 L-EVER –

Jewelry9

.................................................... 0.152 -1.5 -0.002 1.22 L-Jul.2018 2.1

Transportation commodities less motor fuel11............. 6.514 0.8 0.054 0.09 L-Jun.2011 0.8

New vehicles................................................. 3.695 -0.2 -0.008 0.15 S-Apr.2018 -0.5

New cars and trucks5, 6.................................. -0.2 0.23 S-Apr.2018 -0.5

New cars6

............................................... -0.2 0.24 S-Apr.2018 -0.4

New trucks13, 6......................................... -0.1 0.21 L-Aug.2018 0.1

Used cars and trucks....................................... 2.329 2.6 0.061 0.02 L-Dec.2009 2.7

Motor vehicle parts and equipment4

...................... 0.378 0.2 0.001 0.28 L-May 2018 0.6

Tires4

....................................................... 0.222 0.5 0.001 0.38 L-May 2018 0.8

Vehicle accessories other than tires4, 5................ 0.155 -0.2 0.000 0.44 L-Aug.2018 0.3

Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires4, 6... 0.1 0.38 L-Jul.2018 1.0

Motor oil, coolant, and fluids4, 6...................... -4.2 0.90 S-EVER –

Medical care commodities.................................... 1.710 -0.1 -0.001 0.25 – –

Medicinal drugs4, 11......................................... 1.653 -0.3 -0.004 0.26 L-Aug.2018 0.1

Prescription drugs........................................ 1.316 -0.6 -0.008 0.29 S-Jul.2018 -1.0

Nonprescription drugs4, 11............................... 0.336 1.5 0.005 0.43 L-Sep.2014 1.5

Medical equipment and supplies4, 11..................... 0.057 0.5 0.000 0.50 S-Aug.2018 -0.8

Recreation commodities11.................................... 1.792 -0.5 -0.008 0.17 L-Aug.2018 -0.5

Video and audio products11................................ 0.231 -0.6 -0.001 0.49 L-Jul.2018 0.0

Televisions................................................ 0.105 -1.2 -0.001 0.81 L-Jul.2018 0.4

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 1-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

One Month

Seasonally

adjusted

percent

change

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 2018

Seasonally

adjusted

effect on All

Items

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

seasonally adjusted

change since:3

Date Percent

change

Other video equipment5

................................. 0.027 -0.8 0.000 0.85 S-Jul.2018 -2.7

Audio equipment4

........................................ 0.043 2.6 0.001 0.71 L-EVER –

Recorded music and music subscriptions4, 5......... 0.048 -2.0 -0.001 0.85 L-Aug.2018 -0.6

Pets and pet products4

..................................... 0.600 0.0 0.000 0.23 S-Aug.2018 -0.1

Pet food4, 5, 6.............................................. 0.1 0.31 S-Aug.2018 -0.3

Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories4, 5, 6. . .. -0.3 0.39 S-Feb.2018 -0.7

Sporting goods.............................................. 0.488 -1.4 -0.007 0.29 S-Jun.2016 -1.4

Sports vehicles including bicycles4

..................... 0.278 -1.7 -0.005 0.34 S-Aug.2018 -1.8

Sports equipment......................................... 0.203 -0.8 -0.002 0.47 S-Jul.2018 -1.3

Photographic equipment and supplies................... 0.033 1.9 0.001 0.66 L-Mar.2018 2.1

Film and photographic supplies4, 5, 6...................

Photographic equipment5, 6............................. 2.0 0.69 L-Mar.2018 2.6

Recreational reading materials4

........................... 0.113 1.5 0.002 0.64 L-Jul.2018 1.7

Newspapers and magazines4, 5........................ 0.069 2.5 0.002 0.95 L-Jul.2018 2.6

Recreational books4, 5................................... 0.044 0.1 0.000 0.97 L-Jul.2018 0.3

Other recreational goods5

.................................. 0.327 -0.7 -0.002 0.46 L-Jul.2018 0.1

Toys........................................................ 0.256 -0.8 -0.002 0.52 L-Jul.2018 0.0

Toys, games, hobbies and playground

equipment5, 6......................................... -2.0 0.55 S-May 2018 -2.4

Sewing machines, fabric and supplies4, 5............. 0.023 -1.2 0.000 1.10 S-Aug.2018 -1.8

Music instruments and accessories4, 5................ 0.036 0.3 0.000 0.68 L-Aug.2018 1.6

Education and communication commodities11............. 0.546 -1.5 -0.008 0.36 S-EVER –

Educational books and supplies.......................... 0.131 -0.8 -0.001 0.60 S-Aug.2018 -2.1

College textbooks4, 14, 6.................................. 0.4 0.58 L-Jul.2018 0.5

Information technology commodities11................... 0.415 -1.7 -0.007 0.43 S-Jun.2011 -1.7

Personal computers and peripheral equipment7

. . . .. 0.315 -1.6 -0.005 0.59 S-Jul.2018 -2.0

Computer software and accessories4, 5............... 0.024 0.2 0.000 1.10 L-Jul.2018 1.2

Telephone hardware, calculators, and other

consumer information items4, 5....................... 0.076 -2.5 -0.002 0.70 L-Aug.2018 -1.6

Alcoholic beverages........................................... 0.963 0.1 0.001 0.14 S-Aug.2018 0.0

Alcoholic beverages at home.............................. 0.598 0.1 0.001 0.22 S-Aug.2018 -0.1

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home........ 0.265 0.3 0.001 0.27 S-Aug.2018 0.0

Distilled spirits at home.................................. 0.080 -0.7 -0.001 0.37 S-Jun.2015 -1.0

Whiskey at home4, 6................................... 0.1 0.54 L-Aug.2018 0.4

Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home4, 6. . .. -0.2 0.50 S-Jun.2018 -0.9

Wine at home............................................. 0.253 0.0 0.000 0.46 S-Aug.2018 -0.4

Alcoholic beverages away from home4

.................. 0.365 0.1 0.000 0.12 S-Aug.2018 0.1

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from

home4, 5, 6............................................... 0.0 0.18 S-Aug.2018 -0.1

Wine away from home4, 5, 6............................. 0.2 0.18 S-Jul.2018 0.2

Distilled spirits away from home4, 5, 6.................. 0.1 0.15 S-Aug.2018 -0.4

Other goods11.................................................. 1.545 -0.3 -0.005 0.16 S-Jun.2018 -0.4

Tobacco and smoking products........................... 0.647 1.3 0.008 0.14 L-Apr.2018 1.3

Cigarettes5

................................................ 0.573 1.4 0.008 0.15 L-Apr.2018 1.4

Tobacco products other than cigarettes4, 5........... 0.059 0.5 0.000 0.33 L-Aug.2018 1.0

Personal care products4

.................................... 0.688 -0.2 -0.002 0.30 S-Jun.2018 -0.4

Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal

care products4, 5....................................... 0.381 -0.2 -0.001 0.37 S-Apr.2018 -0.6

Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and

implements4

............................................ 0.301 -0.3 -0.001 0.45 S-Aug.2018 -0.5

Miscellaneous personal goods5

........................... 0.210 -5.6 -0.012 0.75 S-EVER –

Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap6

............. -3.5 0.77 S-EVER –

Infants’ equipment4, 8, 6.................................. -0.8 0.46 L-Aug.2018 0.0

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 1-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

One Month

Seasonally

adjusted

percent

change

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 2018

Seasonally

adjusted

effect on All

Items

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

seasonally adjusted

change since:3

Date Percent

change

Services less energy services.................................. 59.215 0.2 0.102 0.03 – –

Shelter........................................................... 32.893 0.2 0.065 0.04 – –

Rent of shelter15............................................. 32.519 0.2 0.066 0.04 – –

Rent of primary residence............................... 7.825 0.2 0.017 0.03 – –

Lodging away from home5

.............................. 0.971 -2.1 -0.020 1.24 S-Jun.2018 -3.7

Housing at school, excluding board15............... 0.114 0.2 0.000 0.06 – –

Other lodging away from home including hotels

and motels........................................... 0.858 -2.4 -0.020 1.45 S-Jun.2018 -4.1

Owners’ equivalent rent of residences15.............. 23.723 0.3 0.068 0.03 L-Aug.2018 0.3

Owners’ equivalent rent of primary residence15. .. 22.399 0.3 0.064 0.03 L-Aug.2018 0.3

Tenants’ and household insurance4, 5................. 0.374 -0.2 -0.001 0.13 S-Nov.2017 -0.2

Water and sewer and trash collection services5

........ 1.079 0.3 0.003 0.05 L-Aug.2018 0.3

Water and sewerage maintenance..................... 0.815 0.3 0.003 0.06 L-Jul.2018 0.3

Garbage and trash collection4, 13....................... 0.265 0.3 0.001 0.07 L-Aug.2018 1.0

Household operations4, 5................................... 0.870 0.0 0.000 0.32 – –

Domestic services4, 5..................................... 0.297 0.0 0.000 0.04 L-Aug.2018 0.0

Gardening and lawncare services4, 5.................. 0.291 0.1 0.000 0.05 L-Aug.2018 0.9

Moving, storage, freight expense5

...................... 0.101 0.5 0.001 1.97 S-Aug.2018 -0.6

Repair of household items4, 5........................... 0.105 -0.6 -0.001 0.23 S-Aug.2018 -2.5

Medical care services...................................... 6.883 0.2 0.015 0.09 – –

Professional services.................................... 3.239 0.2 0.007 0.10 – –

Physicians’ services................................... 1.728 0.0 0.001 0.09 S-Aug.2018 -0.1

Dental services......................................... 0.780 0.3 0.003 0.11 – –

Eyeglasses and eye care4, 9......................... 0.316 0.0 0.000 0.31 – –

Services by other medical professionals4, 9........ 0.415 0.1 0.000 0.09 L-Jun.2018 0.1

Hospital and related services........................... 2.591 0.0 -0.001 0.12 L-Aug.2018 0.0

Hospital services16..................................... 2.312 0.0 -0.001 0.13 L-Jul.2018 0.4

Inpatient hospital services16, 6..................... -0.3 0.20 S-Aug.2018 -0.3

Outpatient hospital services9, 6.................... 0.1 0.32 L-Jul.2018 0.4

Nursing homes and adult day services16........... 0.191 0.5 0.001 0.12 L-Aug.2018 0.6

Care of invalids and elderly at home4, 8............ 0.087 0.0 0.000 0.12 S-May 2018 -0.5

Health insurance4, 8...................................... 1.053 1.1 0.012 0.08 S-Aug.2018 -0.3

Transportation services..................................... 5.945 0.1 0.009 0.13 S-May 2018 0.0

Leased cars and trucks4, 14............................. 0.655 -1.2 -0.008 0.39 S-Aug.2016 -1.7

Car and truck rental5

..................................... 0.118 3.3 0.004 1.78 L-Jun.2017 7.0

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair4

............... 1.117 0.2 0.002 0.15 S-Jul.2018 0.1

Motor vehicle body work4

............................. 0.055 0.7 0.000 0.11 L-Jan.2018 0.7

Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing4

......... 0.628 0.2 0.002 0.24 S-Jul.2018 0.2

Motor vehicle repair4, 5................................ 0.370 0.1 0.000 0.14 S-Jul.2018 0.0

Motor vehicle insurance................................. 2.382 0.5 0.011 0.17 S-Aug.2018 0.0

Motor vehicle fees4, 5.................................... 0.539 0.1 0.000 0.12 L-Aug.2018 0.3

State motor vehicle registration and license

fees4, 5................................................ 0.279 0.1 0.000 0.04 L-Aug.2018 0.4

Parking and other fees4, 5............................ 0.243 0.0 0.000 0.22 S-Jun.2018 -0.7

Parking fees and tolls5, 6........................... 0.2 0.16 S-Jul.2018 -0.2

Automobile service clubs4, 5, 6.....................

Public transportation..................................... 1.133 -0.1 -0.001 0.36 S-Jun.2018 -0.8

Airline fares............................................. 0.683 0.0 0.000 0.58 S-Jun.2018 -0.9

Other intercity transportation......................... 0.166 -0.3 -0.001 0.56 S-Aug.2018 -1.5

Intercity bus fare4, 7, 6............................... -2.0 0.98 S-Aug.2018 -5.4

Intercity train fare4, 7, 6..............................

Ship fare4, 5, 6........................................ 0.1 0.82 S-Aug.2018 -0.8

Intracity transportation4

............................... 0.277 -0.3 -0.001 0.19 L-Aug.2018 0.3

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 1-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

One Month

Seasonally

adjusted

percent

change

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 2018

Seasonally

adjusted

effect on All

Items

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

seasonally adjusted

change since:3

Date Percent

change

Intracity mass transit4, 11, 6......................... -0.3 0.15 S-Jul.2017 -1.3

Recreation services11....................................... 3.850 0.0 0.002 0.16 S-Apr.2018 -0.4

Video and audio services11............................. 1.587 -0.1 -0.001 0.15 S-Jun.2018 -0.1

Cable and satellite television service13............. 1.501 -0.3 -0.004 0.14 S-Apr.2018 -0.5

Video discs and other media, including rental of

video4, 5............................................... 0.086 3.1 0.003 1.26 L-Jan.2018 3.9

Video discs and other media4, 5, 6................ 5.5 2.01 L-EVER –

Rental of video discs and other media4, 5, 6. . . .. 0.4 0.14 L-Jul.2018 0.4

Pet services including veterinary5

...................... 0.413 0.5 0.002 0.11 S-Aug.2018 -0.1

Pet services4, 5, 6....................................... 0.4 0.10 S-Aug.2018 -0.7

Veterinarian services5, 6............................... 0.6 0.13 L-Jan.2018 0.6

Photographers and photo processing4, 5.............. 0.038 -0.4 0.000 0.43 S-Mar.2018 -0.8

Photographer fees4, 5, 6...............................

Photo processing4, 5, 6................................. -1.4 0.65 S-Jan.2018 -4.1

Other recreation services5

............................... 1.810 0.1 0.001 0.29 S-Aug.2018 -0.3

Club membership for shopping clubs, fraternal, or

other organizations, or participant sports

fees4, 5................................................ 0.666 0.4 0.002 0.22 L-Aug.2018 0.5

Admissions............................................. 0.655 -0.5 -0.003 0.58 S-Aug.2018 -1.4

Admission to movies, theaters, and

concerts4, 5, 6...................................... 0.0 0.46 L-Jul.2018 0.3

Admission to sporting events4, 5, 6................ -1.5 1.79 S-Mar.2018 -3.4

Fees for lessons or instructions4, 9.................. 0.217 0.7 0.002 0.34 S-Aug.2018 -0.2

Education and communication services11................ 6.062 0.0 -0.001 0.07 S-Apr.2018 0.0

Tuition, other school fees, and childcare.............. 2.900 0.2 0.007 0.05 L-Aug.2018 0.7

College tuition and fees............................... 1.607 0.6 0.010 0.06 L-Jan.2013 0.6

Elementary and high school tuition and fees. . . . .. 0.337 0.1 0.000 0.08 S-May 2018 0.1

Child care and nursery school12..................... 0.804 -0.4 -0.003 0.09 S-Jan.2014 -0.4

Technical and business school tuition and fees5

... 0.032 0.7 0.000 0.11 L-Jul.2018 0.7

Postage and delivery services5

......................... 0.108 0.2 0.000 0.02 S-Aug.2018 0.2

Postage................................................. 0.094 0.2 0.000 0.00 – –

Delivery services5

...................................... 0.014 0.3 0.000 0.32 S-Aug.2018 0.2

Telephone services4, 5................................... 2.266 -0.2 -0.005 0.12 S-Aug.2018 -0.4

Wireless telephone services4, 5...................... 1.693 0.1 0.002 0.10 L-May 2018 0.1

Land-line telephone services4, 11.................... 0.572 -1.1 -0.006 0.21 S-EVER –

Internet services and electronic information

providers5

............................................... 0.780 -0.4 -0.003 0.29 S-Apr.2018 -0.7

Other personal services4, 11............................... 1.632 0.5 0.008 0.11 L-Apr.2018 1.0

Personal care services4

................................. 0.623 0.6 0.003 0.13 L-Jun.2018 0.8

Haircuts and other personal care services4, 5...... 0.623 0.6 0.003 0.13 L-Jun.2018 0.8

Miscellaneous personal services....................... 1.009 0.5 0.005 0.11 L-Apr.2018 1.3

Legal services4, 9...................................... 0.304 0.6 0.002 0.07 L-Mar.2018 0.6

Funeral expenses4, 9.................................. 0.127 0.2 0.000 0.09 L-Aug.2018 0.3

Laundry and dry cleaning services4, 5............... 0.238 0.6 0.001 0.16 L-Jun.2016 0.6

Apparel services other than laundry and dry

cleaning4, 5........................................... 0.029 0.4 0.000 0.21 L-Aug.2018 0.7

Financial services9

..................................... 0.240 0.5 0.001 0.32 L-Apr.2018 4.6

Checking account and other bank

services4, 5, 6...................................... -0.1 0.02 S-Nov.2016 -0.1

Tax return preparation and other accounting

fees5, 6.............................................. 0.7 0.33 L-Apr.2018 7.9

Special aggregate indexes

All items less food.................................................. 86.765 0.4 0.341 0.03 L-Jan.2018 0.6

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 1-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

One Month

Seasonally

adjusted

percent

change

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 2018

Seasonally

adjusted

effect on All

Items

Sep. 2018-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

seasonally adjusted

change since:3

Date Percent

change

All items less shelter................................................ 67.107 0.4 0.266 0.03 L-Jan.2018 0.7

All items less food and shelter.................................... 53.872 0.5 0.276 0.04 L-Jan.2018 0.8

All items less food, shelter, and energy.......................... 45.840 0.2 0.087 0.05 L-Jul.2018 0.2

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

trucks............................................................... 43.512 0.1 0.026 0.05 S-Aug.2018 -0.1

All items less medical care........................................ 91.408 0.3 0.316 0.03 L-Aug.2018 0.3

All items less energy................................................ 91.969 0.2 0.142 0.03 L-Jul.2018 0.2

Commodities......................................................... 37.384 0.5 0.180 0.05 L-Jan.2018 1.0

Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and

trucks............................................................ 17.190 0.0 -0.005 0.09 S-Aug.2018 -0.4

Commodities less food.......................................... 24.149 0.8 0.190 0.07 L-Jan.2018 1.4

Commodities less food and beverages........................ 23.186 0.8 0.189 0.07 L-Jan.2018 1.4

Services.............................................................. 62.616 0.3 0.157 0.03 L-Jul.2018 0.3

Services less rent of shelter15.................................. 30.097 0.3 0.090 0.05 L-Feb.2018 0.5

Services less medical care services........................... 55.733 0.3 0.147 0.04 L-Aug.2018 0.3

Durables.............................................................. 9.841 0.4 0.040 0.08 L-Jul.2018 0.5

Nondurables......................................................... 27.543 0.4 0.121 0.07 L-May 2018 0.7

Nondurables less food........................................... 14.308 0.8 0.115 0.11 L-May 2018 1.1

Nondurables less food and beverages........................ 13.345 0.9 0.114 0.12 L-May 2018 1.2

Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel............. 10.231 1.2 0.127 0.09 L-Aug.2018 1.3

Nondurables less food and apparel............................ 11.194 1.1 0.127 0.08 L-Aug.2018 1.1

Housing............................................................... 41.773 0.3 0.141 0.04 L-Aug.2018 0.3

Education and communication5

................................... 6.608 -0.1 -0.009 0.07 S-Mar.2018 -0.2

Education5

......................................................... 3.030 0.2 0.006 0.06 L-Aug.2018 0.5

Communication5

.................................................. 3.577 -0.4 -0.015 0.11 S-Feb.2018 -0.6

Information and information processing5

................... 3.470 -0.4 -0.015 0.12 S-Feb.2018 -0.6

Information technology, hardware and services17......... 1.204 -0.8 -0.010 0.25 S-Mar.2018 -0.8

Recreation5

.......................................................... 5.641 -0.1 -0.006 0.11 S-Aug.2018 -0.1

Video and audio5

................................................. 1.818 -0.1 -0.003 0.15 S-Jun.2018 -0.1

Pets, pet products and services5

............................... 1.012 0.2 0.002 0.16 S-Aug.2018 -0.1

Photography5

...................................................... 0.073 0.7 0.000 0.41 L-Aug.2018 0.9

Food and beverages................................................ 14.198 -0.1 -0.009 0.06 S-May 2016 -0.1

Domestically produced farm food.............................. 6.061 -0.3 -0.021 0.11 S-Jul.2016 -0.3

Other services....................................................... 11.544 0.1 0.010 0.06 S-Aug.2018 0.1

Apparel less footwear.............................................. 2.441 0.2 0.004 0.45 S-Aug.2018 -1.9

Fuels and utilities.................................................... 4.674 1.3 0.062 0.06 L-Mar.2014 1.5

Household energy................................................ 3.594 1.7 0.059 0.08 L-Mar.2014 1.9

Medical care......................................................... 8.592 0.2 0.014 0.09 – –

Transportation....................................................... 16.896 1.1 0.193 0.06 L-Jan.2018 1.8

Private transportation............................................ 15.763 1.2 0.194 0.06 L-Jan.2018 2.0

New and used motor vehicles5

.............................. 6.910 0.7 0.049 0.10 L-Jul.2018 0.7

Utilities and public transportation................................. 9.381 0.5 0.050 0.07 L-Feb.2018 0.8

Household furnishings and operations........................... 4.206 0.3 0.014 0.16 L-Jul.2018 0.3

Other goods and services.......................................... 3.177 0.2 0.005 0.10 L-Apr.2018 0.8

Personal care4

.................................................... 2.530 -0.1 -0.003 0.13 S-Aug.2018 -0.1

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 2001=100 base. 15 Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. 16 Indexes on a December 1996=100 base. 17 Indexes on a December 1988=100 base.
Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 12-month analysis table

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Twelve Month

Unadjusted

percent

change

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 2018

Unadjusted

effect on All

Items

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

unadjusted change since:3

Date Percent

change

All items................................................................. 100.000 2.5 0.07 L-Aug.2018 2.7

Food.................................................................. 13.235 1.2 0.159 0.10 S-May 2018 1.2

Food at home..................................................... 7.256 0.1 0.009 0.16 S-May 2018 0.1

Cereals and bakery products................................. 0.955 0.5 0.005 0.30 S-Aug.2018 0.3

Cereals and cereal products............................... 0.310 -1.2 -0.004 0.62 S-Feb.2018 -1.3

Flour and prepared flour mixes......................... 0.041 -1.7 -0.001 0.99 S-Sep.2017 -2.1

Breakfast cereal.......................................... 0.150 -1.7 -0.003 0.85 S-Jul.2018 -2.5

Rice, pasta, cornmeal.................................... 0.120 -0.5 -0.001 1.11 S-Jan.2018 -2.0

Rice4, 5.................................................. -0.5 1.35 S-Mar.2018 -0.5

Bakery products.......................................... 0.645 1.3 0.009 0.37 L-Nov.2015 1.8

Bread4

................................................... 0.189 1.5 0.003 0.66 L-Nov.2015 2.2

White bread5

......................................... 1.6 0.89 L-Nov.2015 1.7

Bread other than white5

............................ 1.5 0.89 L-Jul.2018 2.2

Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins4

......................... 0.092 1.7 0.002 1.07 S-Jul.2018 1.6

Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies....................... 0.161 2.2 0.004 0.68 L-Jun.2018 2.3

Cookies5

.............................................. 1.2 1.14 L-Jun.2018 2.1

Fresh cakes and cupcakes5

....................... 2.7 1.11 L-Apr.2018 2.7

Other bakery products................................ 0.203 0.3 0.000 0.71 L-Sep.2017 1.5

Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts5

...... 2.9 1.16 L-Jul.2018 3.6

Crackers, bread, and cracker products5

......... -1.1 1.24 L-Aug.2018 -0.3

Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies,

tarts, turnovers5

................................... 0.7 1.15 L-Jun.2018 0.9

Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs................................ 1.600 -0.2 -0.003 0.33 S-Jun.2017 -0.9

Meats, poultry, and fish.................................... 1.507 -0.4 -0.006 0.32 S-May 2017 -1.3

Meats...................................................... 0.945 -1.2 -0.012 0.39 S-May 2017 -2.2

Beef and veal.......................................... 0.430 0.6 0.003 0.49 S-Jul.2018 0.1

Uncooked ground beef............................. 0.170 -1.9 -0.003 0.81 L-Aug.2018 -1.2

Uncooked beef roasts4

............................. 0.062 1.5 0.001 1.39 S-Nov.2017 0.5

Uncooked beef steaks4

............................. 0.161 2.0 0.003 0.91 S-Aug.2018 1.4

Uncooked other beef and veal4

................... 0.037 5.8 0.002 1.30 L-Apr.2018 6.2

Pork...................................................... 0.298 -3.5 -0.012 0.79 S-Jan.2017 -3.5

Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related

products4

.......................................... 0.134 -5.2 -0.008 1.01 S-Nov.2016 -5.4

Bacon and related products5

.................... -7.6 1.31 L-Aug.2018 -5.9

Breakfast sausage and related products4, 5... -1.4 1.67 S-Aug.2017 -1.4

Ham................................................... 0.055 -4.8 -0.003 1.82 S-Jan.2017 -4.8

Ham, excluding canned5

........................ -4.3 2.30 S-Jan.2017 -5.2

Pork chops........................................... 0.044 2.9 0.001 1.89 S-Jul.2018 2.3

Other pork including roasts, steaks, and ribs4

... 0.065 -3.1 -0.002 1.73 S-Aug.2017 -4.4

Other meats............................................ 0.217 -1.7 -0.004 0.83 S-Jul.2018 -1.8

Frankfurters5

......................................... -2.9 2.43 S-Feb.2017 -5.3

Lunchmeats4, 5...................................... -1.7 0.83 S-Jul.2018 -2.3

Lamb and organ meats5

...........................

Lamb and mutton4, 5................................

Poultry................................................... 0.312 -0.3 -0.001 0.72 L-Aug.2018 0.0

Chicken4

.............................................. 0.256 0.7 0.002 0.84 L-Jul.2018 1.8

Fresh whole chicken5

............................ 0.8 1.94 S-Dec.2017 -0.2

Fresh and frozen chicken parts5

............... 0.9 0.99 L-Jul.2018 2.0

Other uncooked poultry including turkey4

........ 0.056 -4.9 -0.003 1.44 S-Mar.2018 -5.3

Fish and seafood...................................... 0.250 2.8 0.007 0.84 L-Aug.2018 3.3

Fresh fish and seafood4

............................ 0.128 4.1 0.005 1.17 L-Aug.2018 4.4

Processed fish and seafood4

...................... 0.122 1.5 0.002 0.98 S-Jul.2018 0.9

Shelf stable fish and seafood5

.................. 5.0 1.31 L-Aug.2018 5.4

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 12-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Twelve Month

Unadjusted

percent

change

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 2018

Unadjusted

effect on All

Items

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

unadjusted change since:3

Date Percent

change

Frozen fish and seafood5

........................ 0.0 1.50 S-Jul.2018 -1.8

Eggs........................................................ 0.093 2.8 0.003 1.47 S-Jan.2018 2.5

Dairy and related products................................... 0.726 -0.2 -0.001 0.40 S-Jul.2018 -0.4

Milk4

........................................................... 0.198 -0.4 -0.001 0.70 L-Aug.2017 -0.3

Fresh whole milk5

........................................ 0.2 1.68 L-Jul.2017 1.2

Fresh milk other than whole4, 5......................... -0.3 0.99 – –

Cheese and related products.............................. 0.237 -1.0 -0.003 0.68 S-Jan.2017 -1.6

Ice cream and related products........................... 0.104 1.5 0.002 0.96 L-Feb.2017 2.0

Other dairy and related products4

........................ 0.186 0.2 0.000 0.82 L-Aug.2018 0.7

Fruits and vegetables......................................... 1.280 -0.4 -0.005 0.43 S-May 2018 -0.4

Fresh fruits and vegetables................................ 1.009 -0.5 -0.005 0.53 S-Mar.2017 -2.2

Fresh fruits................................................ 0.547 -1.5 -0.009 0.68 S-Feb.2017 -4.3

Apples................................................... 0.076 -5.0 -0.004 1.75 L-Jul.2018 -4.9

Bananas................................................. 0.080 3.1 0.002 1.03 S-Aug.2018 0.5

Citrus fruits4

............................................ 0.169 0.1 0.000 1.42 S-May 2017 0.0

Oranges, including tangerines5

.................... -6.9 2.18 S-Jul.2008 -8.0

Other fresh fruits4

...................................... 0.222 -2.8 -0.007 1.05 S-Apr.2018 -2.8

Fresh vegetables......................................... 0.462 0.7 0.004 0.84 S-Jun.2018 -0.8

Potatoes................................................. 0.077 0.9 0.001 2.08 L-Aug.2018 1.3

Lettuce.................................................. 0.058 -0.5 0.000 2.35 S-Jun.2018 -7.2

Tomatoes............................................... 0.076 -0.7 0.000 1.67 S-Oct.2017 -4.3

Other fresh vegetables................................ 0.252 1.4 0.004 1.20 L-Feb.2018 1.9

Processed fruits and vegetables4

...................... 0.271 -0.1 0.000 0.69 S-Jul.2018 -1.0

Canned fruits and vegetables4

....................... 0.149 1.7 0.003 0.87 S-Aug.2018 1.1

Canned fruits4, 5..................................... 0.6 1.19 L-Mar.2017 0.7

Canned vegetables4, 5.............................. 2.4 1.24 S-Aug.2018 2.4

Frozen fruits and vegetables4

........................ 0.078 -2.6 -0.002 1.35 S-Aug.2018 -2.9

Frozen vegetables5

................................. -3.5 1.67 S-Jun.2018 -4.5

Other processed fruits and vegetables including

dried4

................................................. 0.044 -1.4 -0.001 1.42 S-Mar.2018 -3.6

Dried beans, peas, and lentils4, 5................. -3.8 2.11 S-Mar.2018 -4.0

Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials. ........ 0.865 0.9 0.008 0.43 L-May 2017 0.9

Juices and nonalcoholic drinks4

........................... 0.613 1.8 0.011 0.53 L-Sep.2015 1.8

Carbonated drinks........................................ 0.257 2.6 0.006 0.87 L-Apr.2016 3.0

Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks4

............. 0.008 0.2 0.000 1.12 L-Jun.2018 0.8

Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks4

......... 0.347 1.2 0.004 0.64 L-Oct.2015 2.4

Beverage materials including coffee and tea4

........... 0.252 -1.2 -0.003 0.77 S-Jul.2018 -1.5

Coffee...................................................... 0.162 -1.7 -0.003 1.09 L-Aug.2018 -0.9

Roasted coffee5

........................................ -1.9 1.60 S-Jul.2018 -3.0

Instant coffee5

.......................................... -3.3 1.65 L-Dec.2017 0.2

Other beverage materials including tea4

.............. 0.090 -0.2 0.000 1.01 S-Jun.2018 -0.5

Other food at home............................................ 1.831 0.3 0.006 0.31 L-Feb.2018 0.6

Sugar and sweets........................................... 0.278 0.3 0.001 0.70 S-Aug.2018 -1.0

Sugar and artificial sweeteners......................... 0.043 -1.4 -0.001 0.87 S-Apr.2017 -4.2

Candy and chewing gum4

............................... 0.182 1.6 0.003 0.91 L-Feb.2018 2.1

Other sweets4

............................................. 0.054 -2.6 -0.001 1.22 S-EVER –

Fats and oils................................................. 0.215 -0.4 -0.001 0.61 S-Jul.2018 -0.5

Butter and margarine4

................................... 0.061 -0.2 0.000 1.16 – –

Butter5

................................................... 0.6 1.57 L-Jul.2018 1.2

Margarine5

.............................................. -0.9 1.43 S-Aug.2018 -1.9

Salad dressing4

........................................... 0.052 0.5 0.000 1.37 L-Nov.2017 1.4

Other fats and oils including peanut butter4

.......... 0.101 -1.0 -0.001 0.92 S-Feb.2017 -1.3

Peanut butter4, 5....................................... 1.6 1.06 L-Aug.2018 4.4

Other foods................................................ 1.338 0.5 0.007 0.36 L-Nov.2017 0.7

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 12-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Twelve Month

Unadjusted

percent

change

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 2018

Unadjusted

effect on All

Items

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

unadjusted change since:3

Date Percent

change

Soups.................................................... 0.080 -1.6 -0.001 1.65 L-Aug.2018 0.4

Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods........... 0.233 -0.5 -0.001 0.89 S-Jul.2018 -1.0

Snacks.................................................. 0.312 1.5 0.005 0.82 S-Aug.2018 0.3

Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces........... 0.271 1.5 0.004 0.79 L-Dec.2017 1.5

Salt and other seasonings and spices4, 5........ 2.8 1.40 L-Feb.2018 2.9

Olives, pickles, relishes4, 5.........................

Sauces and gravies4, 5............................. 1.5 1.16 S-Aug.2018 0.9

Other condiments5

.................................. 0.1 1.74 S-Aug.2018 -1.9

Baby food4

.............................................. 0.049 3.6 0.002 1.16 L-Jun.2012 4.8

Other miscellaneous foods4

.......................... 0.392 -0.5 -0.002 0.51 L-Aug.2018 0.3

Prepared salads6, 5................................. -0.6 1.26 S-Jul.2018 -0.7

Food away from home........................................... 5.979 2.5 0.151 0.10 S-Apr.2018 2.5

Full service meals and snacks4

.............................. 2.969 2.3 0.069 0.13 – –

Limited service meals and snacks4

.......................... 2.542 2.4 0.061 0.18 S-Aug.2017 2.4

Food at employee sites and schools4

....................... 0.181 4.9 0.009 0.63 L-Jul.2018 7.8

Food at elementary and secondary schools7, 5......... 6.0 0.52 L-Aug.2016 12.0

Food from vending machines and mobile vendors4

....... 0.091 4.0 0.004 1.49 L-Nov.2016 4.3

Other food away from home4

................................ 0.196 4.0 0.008 0.53 S-Mar.2018 2.2

Energy................................................................ 8.031 8.9 0.672 0.11 L-Aug.2018 10.2

Energy commodities............................................. 4.630 16.3 0.670 0.17 L-Aug.2018 20.4

Fuel oil and other fuels........................................ 0.193 17.1 0.031 0.91 L-Aug.2018 20.1

Fuel oil........................................................ 0.119 26.2 0.027 1.08 L-Aug.2018 30.9

Propane, kerosene, and firewood8

........................ 0.074 4.7 0.004 1.58 S-Dec.2016 2.8

Motor fuel....................................................... 4.437 16.2 0.639 0.18 L-Aug.2018 20.3

Gasoline (all types)......................................... 4.344 16.1 0.623 0.18 L-Aug.2018 20.3

Gasoline, unleaded regular5

............................ 16.2 0.94 L-Aug.2018 20.6

Gasoline, unleaded midgrade9, 5....................... 15.6 0.78 L-Aug.2018 18.5

Gasoline, unleaded premium5

.......................... 15.2 0.79 L-Aug.2018 18.1

Other motor fuels4

.......................................... 0.094 20.0 0.015 0.28 L-Aug.2018 25.9

Energy services................................................... 3.401 0.1 0.002 0.15 L-May 2018 0.6

Electricity........................................................ 2.655 0.7 0.017 0.18 L-May 2018 1.0

Utility (piped) gas service..................................... 0.747 -2.1 -0.016 0.22 S-Jun.2018 -2.1

All items less food and energy.................................... 78.734 2.1 1.692 0.08 S-Apr.2018 2.1

Commodities less food and energy commodities............ 19.519 -0.1 -0.005 0.19 L-Jul.2018 0.0

Household furnishings and supplies10...................... 3.336 0.7 0.025 0.33 L-Apr.2012 0.7

Window and floor coverings and other linens4

.......... 0.258 0.7 0.002 1.10 L-Jan.2001 0.8

Floor coverings4

.......................................... 0.055 2.9 0.002 1.56 S-Aug.2018 2.5

Window coverings4

....................................... 0.045 -4.9 -0.002 2.47 L-Aug.2018 -4.5

Other linens4

.............................................. 0.158 1.6 0.003 1.79 L-Jan.2018 1.8

Furniture and bedding...................................... 0.883 1.3 0.012 0.84 L-Oct.2012 1.6

Bedroom furniture........................................ 0.323 1.1 0.004 1.05 L-Sep.2017 1.4

Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture4

..... 0.426 1.8 0.008 1.41 S-Aug.2018 0.7

Other furniture4

........................................... 0.123 -0.1 0.000 1.58 L-Jun.2017 0.4

Infants’ furniture7, 5.................................... -6.0 2.26 S-Jan.2018 -11.9

Appliances4

.................................................. 0.216 4.9 0.011 1.10 L-EVER –

Major appliances4

........................................ 0.080 8.1 0.006 1.29 L-Jul.2018 8.5

Laundry equipment5

................................... 9.9 2.84 S-May 2018 8.4

Other appliances4

........................................ 0.133 3.2 0.005 1.52 L-Sep.2009 4.4

Other household equipment and furnishings4

........... 0.491 -2.6 -0.014 1.03 L-Mar.2016 -2.5

Clocks, lamps, and decorator items.................... 0.266 -4.0 -0.013 1.64 L-Apr.2016 -3.9

Indoor plants and flowers11............................. 0.092 3.4 0.003 1.28 L-Jul.2017 5.2

Dishes and flatware4

..................................... 0.053 -8.1 -0.005 3.20 L-May 2018 -3.4

Nonelectric cookware and tableware4

................. 0.080 -0.5 0.000 1.49 L-May 2018 0.0

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 12-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Twelve Month

Unadjusted

percent

change

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 2018

Unadjusted

effect on All

Items

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

unadjusted change since:3

Date Percent

change

Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies4

. . .. 0.659 0.4 0.003 0.70 S-Aug.2018 0.1

Tools, hardware and supplies4

......................... 0.196 0.4 0.001 0.81 S-Aug.2018 0.1

Outdoor equipment and supplies4

...................... 0.304 0.4 0.001 0.92 S-Aug.2018 0.2

Housekeeping supplies..................................... 0.829 1.3 0.011 0.43 – –

Household cleaning products4

.......................... 0.329 1.8 0.006 0.62 S-Aug.2018 1.8

Household paper products4

............................. 0.219 0.6 0.001 0.83 L-Aug.2018 1.0

Miscellaneous household products4

................... 0.281 1.3 0.004 0.88 L-Apr.2018 1.9

Apparel.......................................................... 3.114 -0.4 -0.004 0.79 L-Jul.2018 0.3

Men’s and boys’ apparel................................... 0.762 2.3 0.019 1.43 L-Jun.2013 3.1

Men’s apparel............................................. 0.593 0.5 0.003 1.68 L-Jul.2018 0.8

Men’s suits, sport coats, and outerwear............ 0.107 -4.0 -0.003 2.87 L-Jul.2018 -0.8

Men’s furnishings...................................... 0.156 1.7 0.001 3.59 S-Jun.2018 -0.7

Men’s shirts and sweaters4

........................... 0.172 2.7 0.005 2.21 L-Apr.2018 3.9

Men’s pants and shorts............................... 0.150 -0.5 0.000 2.81 S-Aug.2018 -3.2

Boys’ apparel............................................. 0.170 8.9 0.016 3.18 L-Jun.2018 10.2

Women’s and girls’ apparel................................ 1.288 -2.2 -0.023 1.21 S-Aug.2018 -2.9

Women’s apparel......................................... 1.103 -2.5 -0.021 1.32 S-Aug.2018 -2.9

Women’s outerwear................................... 0.080 -5.5 -0.003 4.56 S-Aug.2018 -10.3

Women’s dresses...................................... 0.144 2.1 0.001 3.98 S-Jul.2018 0.2

Women’s suits and separates4

....................... 0.574 -2.5 0.000 1.77 L-Jul.2018 -1.6

Women’s underwear, nightwear, sportswear and

accessories4

......................................... 0.293 -5.1 -0.019 2.05 S-Jun.2007 -5.5

Girls’ apparel.............................................. 0.185 -0.5 -0.002 2.99 L-May 2018 2.8

Footwear..................................................... 0.673 -0.7 -0.004 1.29 L-Aug.2018 0.3

Men’s footwear............................................ 0.217 0.9 0.002 2.00 S-Jun.2018 -0.9

Boys’ and girls’ footwear................................ 0.161 -1.3 -0.002 2.35 S-Feb.2018 -2.1

Women’s footwear........................................ 0.295 -1.6 -0.005 1.69 L-Mar.2018 1.1

Infants’ and toddlers’ apparel.............................. 0.140 4.0 0.005 2.57 L-Aug.2018 5.2

Jewelry and watches8

...................................... 0.251 -0.9 0.000 4.64 L-Jul.2018 0.1

Watches8

.................................................. 0.099 7.3 0.009 10.80 L-Mar.2018 7.8

Jewelry8

.................................................... 0.152 -6.2 -0.009 4.96 S-EVER –

Transportation commodities less motor fuel10............. 6.514 0.6 0.032 0.19 L-Aug.2018 0.8

New vehicles................................................. 3.695 0.5 0.016 0.33 – –

New cars and trucks4, 5.................................. 0.5 0.39 – –

New cars5

............................................... 1.2 0.39 L-Jan.2013 1.4

New trucks12, 5......................................... -0.1 0.52 S-Jun.2018 -0.4

Used cars and trucks....................................... 2.329 0.4 0.009 0.09 L-Aug.2018 1.3

Motor vehicle parts and equipment....................... 0.378 1.2 0.005 0.70 L-Nov.2012 1.5

Tires........................................................ 0.222 0.0 0.000 1.03 L-Apr.2016 0.1

Vehicle accessories other than tires4

.................. 0.155 3.1 0.005 0.75 S-Jul.2018 2.7

Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires5

..... 3.0 0.80 L-Aug.2018 3.3

Motor oil, coolant, and fluids5

........................ 2.0 1.08 S-Mar.2018 1.3

Medical care commodities.................................... 1.710 0.7 0.013 0.69 – –

Medicinal drugs10........................................... 1.653 0.7 0.012 0.71 – –

Prescription drugs........................................ 1.316 0.8 0.011 0.87 S-Aug.2018 0.8

Nonprescription drugs10................................. 0.336 0.2 0.001 0.77 L-Mar.2018 0.2

Medical equipment and supplies10........................ 0.057 1.7 0.001 0.90 L-Jan.2013 1.9

Recreation commodities10.................................... 1.792 -3.5 -0.064 0.43 S-Feb.2018 -3.5

Video and audio products10................................ 0.231 -13.1 -0.032 1.38 L-Aug.2018 -12.8

Televisions................................................ 0.105 -17.8 -0.021 1.88 L-May 2018 -17.0

Other video equipment4

................................. 0.027 -3.8 -0.001 1.71 S-Jul.2018 -5.0

Audio equipment.......................................... 0.043 -11.9 -0.006 2.38 L-Nov.2017 -11.5

Recorded music and music subscriptions4

............ 0.048 -5.7 -0.003 7.26 S-Oct.2016 -7.9

Pets and pet products...................................... 0.600 0.9 0.006 0.54 S-Aug.2018 0.4

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 12-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Twelve Month

Unadjusted

percent

change

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 2018

Unadjusted

effect on All

Items

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

unadjusted change since:3

Date Percent

change

Pet food4, 5................................................ 0.6 0.69 L-Sep.2016 1.1

Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories4, 5. . . . .. 1.5 1.01 S-Jul.2018 0.6

Sporting goods.............................................. 0.488 -1.8 -0.009 0.81 S-Oct.2017 -1.9

Sports vehicles including bicycles...................... 0.278 0.0 0.000 1.23 S-Jan.2018 -1.0

Sports equipment......................................... 0.203 -4.0 -0.008 1.05 S-May 2017 -4.4

Photographic equipment and supplies................... 0.033 -4.8 -0.002 2.01 L-May 2018 -0.8

Film and photographic supplies4, 5.....................

Photographic equipment4, 5............................. -4.2 2.74 L-May 2018 -0.2

Recreational reading materials............................ 0.113 4.9 0.006 1.35 L-Jul.2009 5.1

Newspapers and magazines4

........................... 0.069 8.6 0.006 1.97 L-EVER –

Recreational books4

...................................... 0.044 -0.4 0.000 1.67 S-Mar.2018 -2.0

Other recreational goods4

.................................. 0.327 -9.2 -0.033 0.98 S-EVER –

Toys........................................................ 0.256 -10.9 -0.031 1.11 S-Jan.2003 -10.9

Toys, games, hobbies and playground

equipment4, 5......................................... -11.3 1.57 S-EVER –

Sewing machines, fabric and supplies4

............... 0.023 -2.1 -0.001 2.69 S-May 2017 -8.0

Music instruments and accessories4

................... 0.036 -1.0 0.000 1.50 – –

Education and communication commodities10............. 0.546 -3.3 -0.019 0.97 S-Jul.2018 -4.0

Educational books and supplies.......................... 0.131 0.7 0.001 1.91 S-Apr.2018 0.4

College textbooks13, 5.................................... 2.4 1.65 S-Aug.2018 0.5

Information technology commodities10................... 0.415 -4.5 -0.020 1.04 S-Aug.2018 -4.5

Personal computers and peripheral equipment6

. . . .. 0.315 -4.0 -0.012 1.24 S-Aug.2018 -4.4

Computer software and accessories4

.................. 0.024 -3.7 -0.002 3.43 S-Aug.2018 -3.7

Telephone hardware, calculators, and other

consumer information items4

......................... 0.076 -6.6 -0.005 1.41 S-Nov.2017 -6.7

Alcoholic beverages........................................... 0.963 1.7 0.016 0.29 L-Jun.2018 1.7

Alcoholic beverages at home.............................. 0.598 1.2 0.007 0.43 L-Jul.2018 1.2

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home........ 0.265 1.6 0.004 0.52 L-Jun.2018 1.9

Distilled spirits at home.................................. 0.080 -0.5 0.000 0.73 S-Jun.2018 -0.5

Whiskey at home5

..................................... -2.2 0.99 S-May 2018 -2.8

Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home5

...... 0.3 1.03 S-Aug.2018 0.2

Wine at home............................................. 0.253 1.3 0.003 0.81 S-Aug.2018 1.1

Alcoholic beverages away from home.................... 0.365 2.5 0.009 0.32 – –

Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from

home4, 5................................................. 2.1 0.63 S-Aug.2018 1.5

Wine away from home4, 5............................... 3.3 0.58 S-Aug.2018 3.1

Distilled spirits away from home4, 5.................... 2.1 0.77 L-Jul.2018 2.1

Other goods10.................................................. 1.545 -0.3 -0.004 0.34 S-EVER –

Tobacco and smoking products........................... 0.647 3.2 0.021 0.44 – –

Cigarettes4

................................................ 0.573 3.2 0.019 0.43 – –

Tobacco products other than cigarettes4

.............. 0.059 2.7 0.002 1.18 S-Nov.2016 2.2

Personal care products..................................... 0.688 -0.4 -0.002 0.54 S-Dec.2017 -0.8

Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal

care products4

.......................................... 0.381 0.1 0.001 0.81 S-Jul.2018 -0.3

Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and

implements............................................. 0.301 -1.1 -0.003 0.85 S-Sep.2017 -1.3

Miscellaneous personal goods4

........................... 0.210 -10.2 -0.022 1.81 S-EVER –

Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap5

............. -6.5 1.51 S-EVER –

Infants’ equipment7, 5.................................... -9.4 1.28 S-Feb.2017 -9.5

Services less energy services.................................. 59.215 2.9 1.697 0.09 S-Apr.2018 2.9

Shelter........................................................... 32.893 3.2 1.041 0.10 S-Feb.2018 3.1

Rent of shelter14............................................. 32.519 3.2 1.034 0.10 S-Feb.2018 3.1

Rent of primary residence............................... 7.825 3.6 0.278 0.11 – –

Lodging away from home4

.............................. 0.971 -2.4 -0.018 2.03 S-Jul.2017 -2.4

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 12-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Twelve Month

Unadjusted

percent

change

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 2018

Unadjusted

effect on All

Items

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

unadjusted change since:3

Date Percent

change

Housing at school, excluding board14............... 0.114 2.6 0.003 0.29 L-Jul.2017 2.8

Other lodging away from home including hotels

and motels........................................... 0.858 -3.3 -0.021 2.37 S-Feb.2010 -4.8

Owners’ equivalent rent of residences14.............. 23.723 3.3 0.774 0.10 – –

Owners’ equivalent rent of primary residence14. .. 22.399 3.3 0.733 0.10 – –

Tenants’ and household insurance4

................... 0.374 1.8 0.007 0.37 L-Dec.2015 1.9

Water and sewer and trash collection services4

........ 1.079 3.6 0.039 0.20 – –

Water and sewerage maintenance..................... 0.815 3.3 0.027 0.24 L-Aug.2018 3.4

Garbage and trash collection12......................... 0.265 4.5 0.012 0.38 S-Jul.2018 3.8

Household operations4

..................................... 0.870 4.7 0.040 0.99 S-Jan.2018 4.0

Domestic services4

....................................... 0.297 2.1 0.006 0.41 – –

Gardening and lawncare services4

..................... 0.291 8.9 0.024 0.51 L-Aug.2018 8.9

Moving, storage, freight expense4

...................... 0.101 1.8 0.002 4.54 S-Sep.2017 -0.7

Repair of household items4

............................. 0.105 4.1 0.004 0.81 S-Feb.2017 4.1

Medical care services...................................... 6.883 1.9 0.135 0.32 S-Aug.2018 1.9

Professional services.................................... 3.239 0.8 0.028 0.38 S-Aug.2018 0.8

Physicians’ services................................... 1.728 0.4 0.007 0.62 S-Aug.2018 0.3

Dental services......................................... 0.780 2.3 0.018 0.50 L-Jul.2018 3.1

Eyeglasses and eye care8

............................ 0.316 1.1 0.004 0.78 S-May 2018 0.1

Services by other medical professionals8

.......... 0.415 -0.2 -0.001 0.86 S-Feb.2018 -0.3

Hospital and related services........................... 2.591 3.2 0.083 0.50 S-Apr.2016 3.1

Hospital services15..................................... 2.312 3.3 0.075 0.55 S-May 2016 3.2

Inpatient hospital services15, 5..................... 2.9 1.65 S-Jul.2015 2.8

Outpatient hospital services8, 5.................... 3.0 1.51 S-Oct.2016 3.0

Nursing homes and adult day services15........... 0.191 3.7 0.007 0.44 S-Jul.2018 2.8

Care of invalids and elderly at home7

............... 0.087 2.0 0.002 1.16 S-Aug.2018 2.0

Health insurance7

........................................ 1.053 2.2 0.024 0.36 L-Apr.2017 2.7

Transportation services..................................... 5.945 3.8 0.224 0.25 S-Jun.2018 3.7

Leased cars and trucks13................................ 0.655 5.0 0.030 1.20 S-May 2018 3.6

Car and truck rental4

..................................... 0.118 3.4 0.004 2.67 L-Dec.2016 10.5

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair................. 1.117 2.0 0.023 0.47 S-May 2018 1.6

Motor vehicle body work.............................. 0.055 3.2 0.002 0.64 L-Aug.2018 3.3

Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing.......... 0.628 2.7 0.017 0.69 – –

Motor vehicle repair4

.................................. 0.370 0.8 0.003 0.64 S-May 2018 0.0

Motor vehicle insurance................................. 2.382 6.7 0.159 0.46 L-Jul.2018 7.4

Motor vehicle fees4

....................................... 0.539 2.0 0.011 0.35 S-Aug.2018 1.7

State motor vehicle registration and license

fees4

.................................................. 0.279 1.4 0.004 0.43 L-Aug.2018 1.4

Parking and other fees4

............................... 0.243 2.6 0.007 0.54 S-Aug.2018 1.9

Parking fees and tolls4, 5........................... 2.4 1.21 L-May 2018 2.4

Automobile service clubs4, 5.......................

Public transportation..................................... 1.133 -0.5 -0.003 0.63 S-Jul.2018 -1.5

Airline fares............................................. 0.683 -0.5 0.001 0.94 S-Aug.2018 -1.3

Other intercity transportation......................... 0.166 -2.6 -0.004 1.21 S-Apr.2015 -3.0

Intercity bus fare6, 5................................. -0.4 3.59 S-Aug.2018 -2.5

Intercity train fare6, 5................................

Ship fare4, 5.......................................... -0.6 2.08 S-Dec.2017 -1.1

Intracity transportation................................. 0.277 0.1 0.000 0.30 S-Aug.1999 -2.2

Intracity mass transit10, 5........................... 1.5 0.81 S-Aug.2017 0.8

Recreation services10....................................... 3.850 1.9 0.073 0.55 – –

Video and audio services10............................. 1.587 1.2 0.019 0.50 S-Aug.2018 0.9

Cable and satellite television service12............. 1.501 1.1 0.017 0.51 S-Aug.2018 1.0

Video discs and other media, including rental of

video4

................................................. 0.086 3.5 0.003 1.69 L-Jul.2018 4.3

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 12-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Twelve Month

Unadjusted

percent

change

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 2018

Unadjusted

effect on All

Items

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

unadjusted change since:3

Date Percent

change

Video discs and other media4, 5................... 2.2 3.58 L-Jul.2018 2.4

Rental of video discs and other media4, 5. . . . . .. 3.0 0.80 L-Aug.2018 3.4

Pet services including veterinary4

...................... 0.413 2.9 0.012 0.57 L-Jun.2018 3.0

Pet services4, 5......................................... 3.6 0.60 L-Jun.2018 3.9

Veterinarian services4, 5............................... 2.9 0.65 L-Jan.2018 3.0

Photographers and photo processing4

................ 0.038 -0.9 0.000 1.05 – –

Photographer fees4, 5..................................

Photo processing4, 5................................... -9.1 1.21 S-EVER –

Other recreation services4

............................... 1.810 2.3 0.042 1.08 S-Aug.2018 1.7

Club membership for shopping clubs, fraternal, or

other organizations, or participant sports

fees4

.................................................. 0.666 2.1 0.014 1.42 S-Jun.2017 1.2

Admissions............................................. 0.655 1.9 0.013 1.68 S-Aug.2018 1.2

Admission to movies, theaters, and

concerts4, 5........................................ 1.9 1.68 L-Jul.2018 3.0

Admission to sporting events4, 5.................. 2.7 3.59 S-May 2018 1.2

Fees for lessons or instructions8

.................... 0.217 3.6 0.008 1.34 L-Feb.2018 3.8

Education and communication services10................ 6.062 1.3 0.081 0.24 S-Jun.2018 1.1

Tuition, other school fees, and childcare.............. 2.900 2.6 0.076 0.20 – –

College tuition and fees............................... 1.607 2.8 0.044 0.26 L-Jun.2016 3.0

Elementary and high school tuition and fees. . . . .. 0.337 4.7 0.015 0.42 S-Jul.2018 3.9

Child care and nursery school11..................... 0.804 1.5 0.012 0.40 S-Jul.2018 1.5

Technical and business school tuition and fees4

... 0.032 2.3 0.001 1.02 L-Aug.2018 2.3

Postage and delivery services4

......................... 0.108 2.5 0.003 0.22 S-Aug.2018 2.5

Postage................................................. 0.094 2.0 0.002 0.22 – –

Delivery services4

...................................... 0.014 6.9 0.001 0.99 S-Jun.2018 6.9

Telephone services4

..................................... 2.266 -0.2 -0.004 0.50 S-Apr.2018 -0.4

Wireless telephone services4

........................ 1.693 -0.5 -0.009 0.64 S-May 2018 -0.5

Land-line telephone services10....................... 0.572 0.6 0.005 0.61 S-Apr.2018 0.1

Internet services and electronic information

providers4

............................................... 0.780 0.9 0.007 1.21 S-Aug.2018 0.7

Other personal services10.................................. 1.632 3.9 0.063 0.25 L-EVER –

Personal care services.................................. 0.623 3.1 0.019 0.36 L-Jun.2018 3.4

Haircuts and other personal care services4

........ 0.623 3.1 0.019 0.36 L-Jun.2018 3.4

Miscellaneous personal services....................... 1.009 4.4 0.044 0.38 L-Oct.2008 4.6

Legal services8

......................................... 0.304 5.1 0.015 0.56 L-Apr.2017 5.7

Funeral expenses8

..................................... 0.127 2.2 0.003 0.41 L-Aug.2017 2.2

Laundry and dry cleaning services4

................. 0.238 3.6 0.009 0.74 L-Apr.2009 3.8

Apparel services other than laundry and dry

cleaning4

............................................. 0.029 2.5 0.001 0.91 L-Sep.2015 3.0

Financial services8

..................................... 0.240 5.7 0.013 1.03 L-Jun.2018 6.1

Checking account and other bank services4, 5... 9.9 0.96 S-Jul.2018 9.9

Tax return preparation and other accounting

fees4, 5.............................................. 5.9 1.14 L-Aug.2018 5.9

Special aggregate indexes

All items less food.................................................. 86.765 2.7 2.363 0.07 L-Aug.2018 2.9

All items less shelter................................................ 67.107 2.2 1.482 0.08 L-Aug.2018 2.4

All items less food and shelter.................................... 53.872 2.4 1.322 0.10 L-Aug.2018 2.6

All items less food, shelter, and energy.......................... 45.840 1.4 0.651 0.11 – –

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

trucks............................................................... 43.512 1.5 0.641 0.12 – –

All items less medical care........................................ 91.408 2.6 2.375 0.07 L-Aug.2018 2.8

All items less energy................................................ 91.969 2.0 1.851 0.07 S-Apr.2018 2.0

Commodities......................................................... 37.384 2.2 0.824 0.11 L-Aug.2018 2.5

See footnotes at end of table.
Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category,

October 2018, 12-month analysis table — Continued

[1982-84=100, unless otherwise noted]

Expenditure category

Relative

importance

Sep.

2018

Twelve Month

Unadjusted

percent

change

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 2018

Unadjusted

effect on All

Items

Oct. 2017-

Oct. 20181

Standard

error,

median

price

change2

Largest (L) or Smallest (S)

unadjusted change since:3

Date Percent

change

Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and

trucks............................................................ 17.190 -0.1 -0.014 0.21 L-May 2018 -0.1

Commodities less food.......................................... 24.149 2.7 0.665 0.17 L-Aug.2018 3.2

Commodities less food and beverages........................ 23.186 2.7 0.649 0.17 L-Aug.2018 3.2

Services.............................................................. 62.616 2.7 1.698 0.08 – –

Services less rent of shelter14.................................. 30.097 2.2 0.664 0.13 L-Jul.2018 2.2

Services less medical care services........................... 55.733 2.8 1.564 0.09 – –

Durables.............................................................. 9.841 -0.1 -0.014 0.18 L-Jul.2012 0.0

Nondurables......................................................... 27.543 3.0 0.838 0.13 L-Aug.2018 3.6

Nondurables less food........................................... 14.308 4.8 0.679 0.24 L-Aug.2018 5.6

Nondurables less food and beverages........................ 13.345 5.0 0.662 0.25 L-Aug.2018 5.9

Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel............. 10.231 6.8 0.667 0.20 L-Aug.2018 8.3

Nondurables less food and apparel............................ 11.194 6.3 0.683 0.18 L-Aug.2018 7.7

Housing............................................................... 41.773 2.8 1.178 0.09 L-Aug.2018 2.9

Education and communication4

................................... 6.608 0.9 0.063 0.22 S-Jun.2018 0.8

Education4

......................................................... 3.030 2.5 0.077 0.22 S-Jul.2018 2.1

Communication4

.................................................. 3.577 -0.4 -0.014 0.37 S-May 2018 -0.8

Information and information processing4

................... 3.470 -0.5 -0.017 0.38 S-May 2018 -0.9

Information technology, hardware and services16......... 1.204 -1.1 -0.013 0.81 S-Aug.2018 -1.2

Recreation4

.......................................................... 5.641 0.2 0.009 0.40 – –

Video and audio4

................................................. 1.818 -0.6 -0.012 0.46 L-Jun.2018 -0.6

Pets, pet products and services4

............................... 1.012 1.7 0.018 0.40 L-Nov.2016 1.8

Photography4

...................................................... 0.073 -2.7 -0.002 1.02 L-May 2018 -1.1

Food and beverages................................................ 14.198 1.2 0.176 0.09 S-May 2018 1.2

Domestically produced farm food.............................. 6.061 -0.1 -0.008 0.17 S-Jun.2017 -0.2

Other services....................................................... 11.544 1.9 0.218 0.21 – –

Apparel less footwear.............................................. 2.441 -0.3 0.000 0.97 L-Jul.2018 0.2

Fuels and utilities.................................................... 4.674 1.5 0.072 0.12 L-May 2018 1.8

Household energy................................................ 3.594 0.9 0.033 0.15 L-May 2018 1.4

Medical care......................................................... 8.592 1.7 0.148 0.30 – –

Transportation....................................................... 16.896 5.4 0.895 0.12 L-Aug.2018 6.4

Private transportation............................................ 15.763 5.9 0.898 0.12 L-Aug.2018 6.9

New and used motor vehicles4

.............................. 6.910 1.0 0.061 0.21 L-Aug.2018 1.2

Utilities and public transportation................................. 9.381 0.5 0.050 0.16 L-Aug.2018 0.5

Household furnishings and operations........................... 4.206 1.5 0.065 0.36 L-Jun.2009 1.6

Other goods and services.......................................... 3.177 1.9 0.059 0.21 S-Mar.2017 1.8

Personal care..................................................... 2.530 1.5 0.039 0.26 S-Feb.2018 1.3

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 2001=100 base. 14 Indexes on a December 1982=100 base. 15 Indexes on a December 1996=100 base. 16 Indexes on a December 1988=100 base.