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Cost of Living
Los Angeles vs. United States
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2015 2016 2017 2018
The cost of living for families is rising rapidly in California, particularly in Los Angeles, where the CPI is consistently higher than the national rate of in ation.
Los Angeles
“Prices in the Los Angeles area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.7 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Richard Holden noted that the February increase was in uenced by higher prices for shelter, apparel and gasoline. Over the last 12 months, the CPI-U advanced 3.6 percent.”
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (March 13, 2018).
United States
“In February, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.2 percent seasonally adjusted; rising 2.2 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 percent in February (SA); up 1.8 percent over the year (NSA).”
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (March 13, 2018).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Sta s cs (bls.gov).
Prepared by ActNow Strategies 4/18.
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