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CPI Detailed Report
April 1979
U S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Ray Marshall, Secretary
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
Janet L. Norwood., Commissioner
OFFICE OF PRICES AND LIVING CONDITIONS
W. John Layng, Assistant Commissioner
The CPI Detailed Report is a monthly
report on consumer price movements,
including statistical tables and technical
notes. The report covers two indexes, the
Consumer Price Index for All Urban
Consumers (CPI-U) and the Consumer
Price Index for Wage Earners and Clerical
Workers (CPI-W). The indexes reflect data
for the U.S. city average and selected areas.
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July 1979
CPI Detailed Report
Data for April 1979
Contents
Price movements 1
Charts 3
Technical notes
140
CPI-U
CPI-W
Page
Table
Table
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97
1-A
3-A
5-A
105
106
107
7-A
9-A
11-A
110
111
112
Selected areas
Areas priced monthly
Areas priced bimonthly
16-A
16-A
17-A
115
115
116
21-A
21-A
22-A
121
121
122
Regions
23-A
127
26-A
133
Population classes
24-A
128
27-A
134
Regions and population classes cross classified
25-A
129
28-A
135
Tables—April
U.S. city average
Expenditure categories; commodity, service groups
Seasonally adjusted expenditure categories; commodity, service groups
Food expenditure categories
Seasonally adjusted food expenditure categories
Nonfood expenditure categories
Seasonally adjusted nonfood expenditure categories
Selected areas
All items indexes
Food at home expenditure categories
Areas priced monthly
Percent change over the month
4
Indexes and percent change over 2 months
Areas priced bimonthly
Regions
Population classes
Regions and population classes cross classified
Tables—1978 annual averages
U.S. city average
Expenditure categories; commodity, service groups
Food expenditure categories
Nonfood expenditure categories
Price Movements
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers
(CPI-U) increased 1.1 percent before seasonal adjustment
in April to 211.5 (1967=100). The Consumer Price Index
for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 1.2 percent before seasonal adjustment in April to
211.8 (1967=100). The CPI-U was 10.4 percent higher and
the CPI-W was 10.7 percent higher than in April 1978.
CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)—seasonally
adjusted changes
On a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI for All Urban
Consumers rose 1.1 percent in April. This compares with
increases of 1.0 percent in March, 1.2 percent in February,
and 0.9 percent in January. The transportation component
advanced sharply for the sixth consecutive month, reflecting increases in gasoline and new car prices. The 6.0 percent
rise in gasoline prices in April was the largest monthly
advance since the 7.3 percent recorded in March 1974. The
indexes for food and beverages and housing continued to
increase rapidly. Clothing prices increased much less than in
March, while other major categories of consumer spending
rose about the same amount.
The April index for food and beverages rose 0.9 percent
compared with 1.0 percent in March. Prices of grocery store
foods rose 1.0 percent in April, largely because of a 4.1 percent increase in beef and veal prices. Pork prices declined
and poultry prices were unchanged in April following sharp
advances during the preceding 6-month period. Prices for
fresh vegetables declined sharply in April for the second
consecutive month. Restaurant meals
and alcoholic
beverages rose 0.8 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively,
the smallest increases this year.
The housing index rose 1.1 percent in April, about the
same as in March. Rising homeowner costs and household
fuel prices accounted for most of the increase. House price
rose 1.3 percent, and mortgage interest costs rose 1.9 percent in April. Fuel oil prices increased 4.2 percent, the third
consecutive large increase. The index for gas and electricity
increased 0.7 percent, slightly less than the monthly increases during the first 3 months of 1979.
The index for apparel and upkeep rose 0.5 percent in
April compared with 1.5 percent in March. Prices for most
clothing items showed substantially smaller increases in
April than in March. The index for footwear, however,
increased 1.1 percent in April, the same as in March.
The transportation index rose 2.0 percent in April.
Gasoline prices, which have been accelerating steadily since
last June, accounted for about three-fourths of the
increase. New car prices rose 1.4 percent in April compared
with 0.7 percent in March and increases of over 1.0 percent
in both January and February. Used car prices declined 0.5
percent in April after seasonal adjustment, the second
successive decline following large increases in the preceding
10 months.
The medical care index increased 0.6 percent in April,
the same as in February and March. The indexes for enter-
Table A. Percent changes in CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)
Seasonally adjusted
Unadjusted
From preceding month
Expenditure category
1978
All items
Food and beverages . . . .
Housing
Apparel and upkeep....
Transportation
Medical care
Entertainment
Other goods and services
1979
October
November
December
0.8
.9
1.1
.5
.4
1.0
.6
.2
0.6
.6
.5
.1
1.2
1.0
.3
.2
0.6
.9
.5
-.1
1.0
.5
.7
.2
January February
0.9
1.4
.6
.2
1.1
1.1
.8
.7
1.2
1.6
1.3
.3
1.1
.6
.4
.7
March
April
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.2
1.1
.9
.6
.9
.6
1.1
.5
2.0
.6
.8
.5
Compound
annual rate
3 months
ended
April
1979
13.9
15.2
14.0
9.7
18.3
7.3
8.8
7.6
12 months
ended
April
1979
10.4
11.7
10.8
4.4
12.0
9.0
6.2
7.5
Table B. Percent changes in CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W)
Seasonally adjusted
Unadjusted
From preceding month
Expenditure category
1979
1978
All items.
Food and beverages
Housing
Apparel and upkeep
Transportation
Medical care
Entertainment
Other goods and services
October
November
December
0.9
.9
0.6
.6
.5
-.1
1.2
.8
.5
.2
0.7
.9
.6
.1
1.1
.7
1.1
.2
1.1
.6
.5
1.0
.6
.2
tainment and other goods and services both rose somewhat
less in April than in March.
CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical
(CPI-W)—seasonally adjusted changes
Workers
On a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI for Urban Wage
Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) rose 1.1 percent in
April, about the same as monthly increases during the first
3 months. The transportation component advanced sharply
in April for the sixth consecutive month, reflecting large
increases in gasoline and new car prices.
The April index for food and beverages rose 0.8 percent
compared with 1.2 percent in March. A 3.8 increase in beef
prices, the seventh consecutive month of large increases,
accounted for most of the 0.9 percent increase in grocery
store foods. Pork prices and poultry prices declined in April
following sharp advances during the preceding 6-month
period. Prices for fresh vegetables declined sharply in April
for the second consecutive month.
The housing index rose 1.1 percent in April compared
with 1.0 percent in March. Rising homeowner costs and
household fuels accounted for most of the increase. Fuel
January
February
March
April
1.0
1.5
.7
.4
1.3
.8
.6
1.2
1.1
1.2
1.0
1.3
1.2
1.1
.8
1.1
.4
2.0
.7
.5
.5
1.0
1.7
1.3
.2
1.1
.7
.2
.8
.6
.9
.5
Compound
annual rate
3 months
ended
April
12 months
ended
April
1979
1979
14.4
16.3
14.5
8.4
18.5
8.2
6.5
7.4
10.7
12.1
10.9
4.6
12.4
9.1
5.8
7.2
oil prices increased 4.2 percent, the third consecutive large
increase. The index for gas and electricity increased 0.7 percent, the same as in March.
The index for apparel and upkeep rose 0.4 percent in
April compared with 1.3 percent in March. Prices for most
clothing items showed substantially smaller increases in
April than in March. The index for footwear, however,
increased 1.8 percent in April compared with 1.2 percent
in March.
The transportation index rose 2.0 percent in April.
Gasoline prices, which have been accelerating steadily since
last June, accounted for about three-fourths of the increase.
New car prices rose 1.3 percent in April compared with 0.7
percent in March and increases of over 1.0 percent in both
January and February. Used car prices declined 0.5 percent
in April after seasonal adjustment, the second successive
decline following large increases in the preceding 10
months.
The indexes for medical care and other goods and services rose about the same as in March, while the index for
entertainment increased 0.5 percent in April compared
with 0.9 percent in March.
Chart 1. CPI-W: All items, food and beverages, 1968-79
All items
flPR
211.9
Index, 1967«100
(Not seasonally adjusted)
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
Percent change *
12—month span
1—month span
RPR
10.7
14.0
Food and beverages
flPR
227.2
Index, 1967*»100
(Seasonally adjusted)
Percent change •
12-month span
—— 1—month span
S«mllog
Pereant
40
30
20
10
0
-10
Swnflog
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
It
** n
II
II
II
II
II
II
-"100
flPR
12.1
10.6
Percent
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
* Unadjusted data used to calculate 12—month percent change. Percent
changes over 1-month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally
adjusted data
** August 1972 = 92 percent
40
30
20
10
0
Chart 2. CPI-W: Transportation and medical care, 1968-79
Transportation
Index, 1967=100
(Seasonally adjusted)
flpR
204.7
Semilog
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
Percent change •
12-month span
—— 1-month span
Medical care
Index, 1967=100
(Seasonally adjusted)
Percent change *
12—month span
— 1—month span
-Moo
RPR
12.4
26.7
flPR
235.0
Pvroant
40
30
20
10
0
-10
Samflog
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
-Moo
flPR
9.1
8.5
P*ro«nt
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
* Unadjusted data used to calculate 12—month percent change. Percent
changes over 1—month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally
adjusted data
40
30
20
10
0
-10
Chart 3. CPI-W: Housing, apparel and upkeep, 1968-79
leg
—
—
—
—
—
—
220
200
180
160
140
120
— 100
Percent
—
—
—
—
40
30
20
10
_ -10
Simflog
— 240
——
—
—
200
180
160
140
— 120
inn
Ptrotnt
—
—
—
—
—
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1976 1979
* Unadjusted data used to calculate 12-month percent change. Percent
changes over 1—month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally
adjusted data
40
30
20
10
0
-10
Chart 4. CPI-W: Entertainment, other goods and services, 1968-79
Entertainment
flPR
166.3
Index, 1967-100
(Seasonally adjusted)
.
-
^
*
—
d^liii—
loo
-]240
220
— 200
— 180
— 160
— 140
— 120
^
4 f\f\
Percent change *
•
12-month span
--—••• 1—month span
RPK
5-9
6.7
Perotnt
—
—
—
—
—I-10
Other goods and services
flPR
193.3
Index, 1967-100
(Seasonally adjusted)
loo
240
—
~*—
—
200
180
160
140
—
120
—
—
.
^
^ ~ - —
Percent change *
——— 1—month span
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1UU
flPR
7.2
5.0
p. - - ^ 1
-n 40
—
—
—
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1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
• Unadjusted data used to calculate 12-month percent change. Percent
changes over 1-month spans are annual rates calculated from seasonally
adjusted data
40
30
20
10
0
30
20
10
0
-10
Table 1. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service
group
(1967 = 100)
Group
Relative
importance,
December
1978
Unadjusted indexes
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Apr. 1978
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Mar. 1979 Jan. to Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to Apr.
Expenditure category
100.000
209.1
243.2
211.5
246.0
10.4
1.1
1.2
1.0
1.1
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products ..
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs .
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages 1
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
19.242
224.4
230.4
229.9
213.5
237.0
201.5
225.9
272.1
219.5
347.1
202.9
236.0
169.2
226.3
232.3
231.7
214.5
240.0
202.4
226.5
274.2
222.5
347.7
204.7
238.4
170.2
11.7
12.0
12.2
.8
.8
.8
.5
1.3
.4
.3
.8
1.4
.2
.9
1.0
.6
1.6
1.6
1.8
1.1
3.7
1.1
.6
-.2
1.4
.7
.7
1.3
.9
1.0
1.1
1.0
.5
2.5
1.0
.9
1.0
1.0
.6
2.4
.6
-1.0
-1.1
.6
.5
-.2
.5
1.1
.8
1.2
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
44.258
.859
217.6
228.0
171.3
226.3
248.2
212.7
287.7
247.5
267.8
200.1
219.8
230.7
172.0
228.3
251.7
215.4
292.1
250.6
271.5
201.8
9.7
10.4
7.7
1.0
1.2
.4
.9
1.4
1.3
1.5
1.3
1.4
.8
1.3
1.6
.4
1.6
1.8
1.3
2.9
.5
.5
.5
1.0
1.1
.2
.3
1.3
.9
2.0
.5
.7
.0
1.1
1.2
.5
1.2
1.4
1.3
1.7
1.0
1.3
.2
6.326
4.231
.879
3.352
2.096
8.105
4.457
1.542
2.106
225.9
264.0
339.5
244.0
158.8
187.4
161.2
218.4
242.9
227.5
266.8
349.8
245.3
158.8
188.6
162.4
219.7
244.5
6.4
9.3
17.9
7.0
.7
7.8
6.3
8.0
11.1
.7
1.1
3.0
.5
.0
.6
.7
.6
.7
.8
1.2
2.6
.8
.0
.5
.6
.4
.4
1.1
1.7
4.7
.8
-.1
.5
.4
.6
.5
.9
1.4
3.8
.7
.1
5.486
4.819
1.532
1.891
.118
164.3
159.2
158.7
151.8
216.1
171.6
166.6
200.0
165.4
160.2
159.6
152.5
220.7
174.2
166.8
201.8
4.4
3.5
1.9
2.3
2.4
7.7
7.1
11.1
.7
.6
.3
.2
-.9
.6
1.5
1.6
.5
.4
.3
.2
1.8
All items
All items(1957-59= 100).
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Gas (piped) and electricity
Other utilities and public services
Household furnishings and operation .
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel....
Infants' and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities ....
Apparel services 1
See footnotes at end of table.
18.161
12.616
1.543
4.363
1.683
1.757
.440
.367
1.418
1.045
5.545
1.080
29.827
5.535
.735
23.557
10.166
9.686
3.705
2.846
.698
.580
.666
9.9
20.6
11.5
7.4
7.6
8.8
1.4
10.3
11.4
7.8
10.8
12.7
6.5
12.6
14.2
12.4
17.9
.6
.5
2.1
1.5
.1
.9
-1.0
-.1
2.0
1.4
.7
2.8
.6
1.1
1.0
1.4
1.4
.2
.9
.8
.4
.6
.6
.6
.8
1.1
.1
.9
Table 1. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service
group—Continued
(1967=100)
Group
Relative
importance,
December
1978
Unadjusted indexes
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Apr. 1978
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Mar. 1979 Jan. to Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to Apr.
Expenditure category
1.024
198.1
198.1
162.7
195.4
220.6
236.3
193.4
169.0
201.8
191.5
202.9
203.2
164.3
200.0
234.7
238.2
194.8
170.2
203.3
192.6
12.0
12.7
8.7
12.8
23.4
10.1
6.7
8.5
6.3
2.8
2.4
2.6
1.0
2.4
6.4
.8
.7
.7
.7
.6
1.1
1.1
1.2
.8
2.0
.8
.4
1.4
.1
.8
1.2
1.3
.7
-.3
3.8
1.0
.6
.7
.7
.2
2.0
2.0
1.4
-.5
6.0
.9
.6
1.1
.5
1.0
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services 1
Other medical care services
4.959
.845
4.115
1.982
2.133
233.9
150.7
251.8
221.7
288.2
235.1
151.6
253.1
222.9
289.6
9.0
6.9
9.4
8.4
10.4
.5
.6
.5
.5
.5
.6
.7
.6
.7
.5
.6
.4
.6
.5
.6
.5
.6
.5
.7
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services
3.963
2.330
1.633
184.8
185.7
183.9
186.5
187.4
185.4
6.2
5.7
6.9
.9
.9
.8
.4
.8
.1
.9
.9
.9
.8
.6
.8
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
4.287
192.8
185.8
192.1
186.1
197.9
208.1
191.6
212.5
193.2
186.1
192.7
185.8
199.4
208.4
191.6
212.8
7.5
7.0
7.6
7.1
8.0
7.6
6.1
7.9
.2
.2
.3
-.2
.8
.1
.0
.1
.7
1.1
.8
.9
.6
.3
.7
.3
.6
.6
.9
1.0
.8
.4
.6
.4
.5
.5
.3
-.2
.8
.5
.5
.5
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation
...
Other private transportation commodities ..
Other private transportation services
Public transportation
Personal care
1
Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1
Personal care services 1
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services
17.806
16.782
3.934
3.148
4.183
1.515
4.001
.714
3.288
1.152
1.707
.762
.945
1.427
.183
1.245
Commodity and service group
All items
100.000
209.1
211.5
10.4
1.1
1.2
1.0
1.1
1.4
.8
1.1
1.0
1.1
2.0
1.6
1.2
1.4
2.0
.4
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages
Nondurables less food and beverages
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages,
and apparel1
Durables
59.213
19.242
39.972
16.671
4.819
200.5
224.4
187.0
187.8
159.2
203.3
226.3
190.1
191.9
160.2
10.8
11.7
10.3
10.5
3.5
1.7
2.2
.6
1.2
1.6
1.0
.8
.2
11.852
23.301
206.0
184.9
211.7
187.2
13.5
10.2
2.8
1.2
1.4
1.0
2.0
.5
2.8
.9
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
40.787
5.535
20.820
5.828
4.115
4.489"
225.1
171.3
253.7
206.7
251.8
195.0
227.0
172.0
256.5
208.2
253.1
196.2
9.9
6.5
12.4
6.6
9.4
8.0
.8
.4
1.1
.7
.5
1.1
.4
1.7
.4
.6
.5
.9
.2
1.2
.7
.6
.8
.5
1.2
.7
.6
.7
See footnotes at end of table.
.9
Table 1. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service
group—Continued
(1967=100)
Group
Relative
importance,
December
1978
Unadjusted indexes
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Apr. 1978
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Mar. 1979 Jan. to Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to Apr.
Commodity and service group
Special indexes:
All items less food
All items less shelter
All items less mortgage interest costs 1 .
All items less medical care
81.839
70.173
92.728
95.041
203.8
203.7
204.1
207.6
206.3
206.0
206.4
210.1
10.1
9.5
9.3
10.5
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.0
.9
1.0
1.2
1.0
1.0
.9
1.0
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel 1
Nondurables '
Services less rent
Services less medical care 1
Energy 1
41.052
17.751
12.932
35.912
35.252
36.672
8.502
185.9
185.7
200.0
206.9
235.0
220.8
241.2
188.9
189.6
205.2
209.9
237.1
222.7
250.2
10.3
10.4
12.9
11.2
10.5
10.0
16.0
1.6
2.1
2.6
1.4
.9
.9
3.7
1.0
.8
1.3
1.5
1.1
1.0
1.5
1.1
1.9
1.9
1.4
1.0
.8
2.6
1.3
1.9
2.6
1.4
1.0
.9
3.7
All items less energy 1
All items less food and energy1
Commodities less food and energy...
Energy commodities'
Services less energy
91.498
73.337
35.902
5.150
37.435
206.9
200.4
180.3
239.5
223.7
208.8
202.3
182.1
253.2
225.6
9.9
9.4
8.7
22.2
10.2
.9
.9
1.0
5.7
.8
1.1
.9
.8
2.1
1.0
.8
.8
.7
3.6
.9
.9
.9
.7
5.7
1.0
Purchasing power of the consumer dollar:
1967=$1.00 1
1957-59=$1.00 '
100.000
$.478
.411
$.473
.407
-9.4
-
-1.0
-
-1.2
-1.0
-1.0
1
Not seasonally adjusted.
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, by expenditure category and
commodity and service group
(1967=100)
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
Seasonally adjusted indexes
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Group
Jan.
1979
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Expenditure category
All items
9.5
9.5
8.8
13.9
9.5
11.4
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages 1
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
218.8
224.5
223.7
209.2
224.6
197.2
225.0
267.9
216.8
345.4
199.5
230.7
166.5
222.3
228.1
227.7
211.4
233.0
199.4
226.3
267.3
219.9
347.8
200.8
233.6
168.0
224.6
230.5
230.0
212.4
238.9
201.3
224.1
268.9
221.0
347.1
201.9
236.2
169.4
226.7
232.7
232.4
213.6
244.6
202.6
221.6
272.0
224.1
347.7
203.7
238.2
170.0
10.9
11.2
11.3
15.7
7.3
11.7
23.5
13.1
16.5
-1.5
16.3
11.1
6.0
8.1
8.1
7.3
8.8
9.0
7.9
13.3
5.3
1.7
-1.4
4.5
9.8
7.7
12.6
12.7
14.0
6.6
28.6
15.1
1.1
5.6
3.6
6.0
12.3
11.1
8.9
15.2
15.4
16.5
8.7
40.7
11.4
-5.9
6.3
14.2
2.7
8.7
13.7
8.7
9.5
9.6
9.3
12.2
8.1
9.8
18.3
9.1
8.8
-1.5
10.2
10.5
6.8
13.9
14.0
15.2
7.6
34.5
13.2
-2.5
5.9
8.7
4.3
10.5
12.4
8.8
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
212.9
222.5
170.1
222.2
241.3
208.3
275.0
246.0
265.9
199.7
215.6
226.0
170.8
225.7
245.7
211.1
282.9
247.3
267.3
200.7
217.7
228.4
171.1
226.3
248.8
212.9
288.6
248.6
269.1
200.7
220.0
231.2
172.0
229.0
252.4
215.6
293.6
251.2
272.6
201.2
11.1
12.4
7.6
10.0
13.5
10.8
18.9
8.5
10.6
1.7
11.7
13.7
7.8
10.0
15.6
14.5
18.2
10.9
8.8
17.9
6.9
8.3
6.4
17.8
8.4
9.3
5.7
10.7
11.4
8.9
14.0
16.6
4.5
12.8
19.7
14.8
29.9
8.7
10.5
3.0
11.4
13.1
7.7
10.0
14.5
12.7
18.5
9.7
9.7
9.5
10.4
12.4
5.4
15.3
13.9
12.0
17.2
9.7
10.9
5.9
220.9
255.2
312.3
239.0
159.0
185.3
159.5
215.9
240.3
222.6
258.2
320.3
241.0
159.0
186.2
160.5
216.7
241.2
225.1
262.5
335.5
243.0
158.8
187.2
161.2
218.0
242.4
227.2
266.1
348.1
244.8
159.0
188.3
162.1
219.3
244.3
9.1
12.2
2.7
14.8
2.8
8.3
4.8
8.3
16.0
5.2
7.9
8.6
7.8
.0
9.1
8.8
6.5
11.1
-.2
.0
12.6
-3.4
.3
7.5
4.9
10.7
11.0
11.9
18.2
54.4
10.1
.0
6.6
6.7
6.4
6.8
7.1
10.0
5.6
11.2
1.4
8.7
6.8
7.4
13.5
5.7
8.7
31.8
3.1
.1
7.0
5.8
8.5
8.9
162.2
157.5
159.3
149.0
217.6
169.9
162.1
194.6
162.7
157.8
157.8
149.9
215.4
169.7
165.3
197.3
165.2
160.3
158.9
154.1
216.8
171.6
166.9
200.0
166.0
160.9
159.4
154.4
220.7
173.5
167.1
201.8
.8
-.3
3.9
-7.0
3.0
5.6
4.7
8.9
6.4
5.8
.5
7.8
3.4
9.9
9.4
10.1
1.2
.0
2.8
-4.7
-2.2
6.6
1.5
9.8
9.7
8.9
.3
15.3
5.8
8.7
12.9
15.6
3.6
2.7
2.2
.1
3.2
7.7
7.0
9.5
5.4
4.4
1.5
4.8
1.7
7.7
7.1
12.7
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Gas (piped) and electricity
Other utilities and public services
Household furnishings and operation
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Infants' and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services 1
See footnotes at end of table.
10
Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, by expenditure category and
commodity and service group—-Continued
(1967 = 100)
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
Seasonally adjusted indexes
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Group
Jan.
1979
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Expenditure category
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities ..
Other private transportation services
Public transportation
195.4
195.4
159.1
203.1
211.4
231.3
190.8
165.1
199.5
189.4
197.5
197.5
161.0
204.7
215.6
233.2
191.5
167.4
199.7
190.9
199.9
200.0
162.1
204.0
223.7
235.6
192.7
168.5
201.0
191.3
203.8
204.0
164.3
203.0
237.1
237.7
193.9
170.4
202.1
193.2
8.6
9.4
11.9
16.5
4.9
10.0
5.8
8.9
5.4
.6
7.5
8.0
-.5
12.3
14.1
10.7
6.2
-.5
7.7
.4
14.2
14.7
10.2
23.7
22.6
8.2
7.9
12.8
6.7
2.1
18.3
18.8
13.7
-.2
58.2
11.5
6.7
13.5
5.3
8.3
8.1
8.7
5.5
14.4
9.4
10.4
6.0
4.1
6.5
.5
16.3
16.7
11.9
11.1
39.3
9.8
7.3
13.1
6.0
5.2
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services 1
Other medical care services
230.9
149.1
248.5
219.2
284.0
232.3
150.1
250.0
220.7
285.5
233.6
150.7
251.4
221.7
287.3
235.0
151.4
252.9
222.9
289.3
6.8
6.4
6.9
6.0
7.9
10.8
6.6
11.9
9.9
13.8
11.1
8.5
11.9
10.7
12.4
7.3
6.3
7.3
6.9
in
8.8
6.5
9.4
7.9
10.8
9.2
7.4
9.6
8.8
10.0
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services
182.6
183.1
182.1
183.4
184.6
182.2
185.1
186.3
183.9
186.5
187.4
185.4
3.2
1.6
5.4
5.8
4.3
8.0
7.3
7.5
7.1
8.8
9.7
7.4
4.5
3.0
6.7
8.1
8.6
7.3
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care 1
Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1
Personal care services 1
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services
190.0
182.3
188.9
182.5
195.2
206.3
188.3
210.9
191.4
184.3
190.4
184.2
196.4
207.0
189.7
211.5
192.6
185.4
192.1
186.1
197.9
207.9
190.8
212.3
193.5
186.3
192.7
185.8
199.4
209.0
191.8
213.4
9.2
15.8
7.6
7.1
8.0
5.7
7.0
5.6
8.5.
2.0
7.2
8.4
6.1
15.5
.7
17.8
4.5
2.0
7.3
5.4
9.1
4.8
9.0
3.9
7.6
9.1
8.3
7.4
8.9
5.3
7.6
4.8
8.8
8.7
7.4
7.8
7.1
10.5
3.8
11.5
6.0
5.5
7.8
6.4
9.0
5.1
8.3
4.4
Commodity and service group
All items
9.5
9.5
8.8
13.9
9.5
11.4
203.8
226.7
190.6
192.3
160.9
8.5
10.9
7.4
5.6
-.3
8.8
8.1
9.2
6.5
5.8
10.8
12.6
10.2
9.5
.0
15.2
15.2
15.1
20.9
8.9
8.7
9.5
8.3
6.1
2.7
13.0
13.9
12.6
15.0
4.4
206.0
186.0
211.7
187.6
9.1
9.7
7.5
9.8
10.7
11.7
27.6
9.7
8.3
9.7
18.8
10.7
225.1
171.1
254.1
206.1
251.4
195.0
227.2
172.0
257.2
207.5
252.9
196.4
10.6
7.6
14.5
5.7
6.9
6.5
10.6
7.8
12.4
7.1
11.9
10.3
5.8
6.4
5.0
6.3
11.9
6.9
12.3
4.5
17.8
7.5
7.3
8.4
10.6
7.7
13.4
6.4
9.4
8.4
9.0
5.4
11.2
6.9
9.6
7.6
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages ..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages,
and apparel1
Durables
196.7
218.8
184.0
183.4
157.5
199.1
222.3
185.9
184.9
157.8
201.3
224.6
188.0
188.6
160.3
199.2
183.3
201.9
185.1
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
220.7
170.1
246.9
203.8
248.5
192.5
223.1
170.8
251.0
204.7
250.0
193.4
See footnotes at end of table.
11
Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, by expenditure category and
commodity and service group—Continued
(1967=100)
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
Seasonally adjusted indexes
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Group
Jan.
1979
Mar.
1979
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Commodity and service group
Special indexes:
All items less food
All items less shelter
All items less mortgage interest costs 1
All items less medical care
200.2
200.2
200.3
203.6
202.3
202.1
202.3
206.0
204.3
204.1
204.1
208.1
206.7
206.3
206.4
210.5
9.0
8.3
10.1
9.6
9.7
7.7
7.4
9.3
8.4
9.3
7.1
9.1
13.6
12.8
12.7
14.3
9.4
8.0
8.8
9.5
11.0
11.0
9.9
11.7
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel1 ....
Nondurables 1
Services less rent
Services less medical care 1
Energy 1
182.9
181.4
193.7
201.0
230.0
216.8
231.5
184.8
182.9
196.2
204.0
232.6
219.0
235.0
186.9
186.4
200.0
206.9
235.0
220.8
241.2
189.4
190.0
205.2
209.9
237.4
222.7
250.2
7.4
5.7
8.6
10.6
11.2
10.9
13.0
9.0
6.8
7.3
6.3
11.1
11.6
7.6
10.2
9.3
10.8
9.3
5.8
6.1
9.1
15.0
20.4
25.9
18.9
13.5
11.3
36.4
8.2
6.3
8.0
8.4
11.2
11.3
10.3
12.6
14.7
18.1
14.0
9.6
8.7
22.0
All items less energy 1
All items less food and energy1
Commodities less food and energy .,
Energy commodities'
Services less energy
202.9
197.0
178.4
226.4
219.4
205.2
198.8
179.8
231.1
221.7
206.9
200.4
181.0
239.5
223.7
208.8
202.3
182.3
253.2
225.9
10.9
9.9
8.6
12.1
10.1
8.9
10.3
7.7
9.3
11.1
7.6
6.3
9.2
16.3
6.8
12.1
11.2
9.0
56.4
12.4
9.9
10.1
8.1
10.7
10.6
9.9
8.7
9.1
34.9
9.6
1
Not seasonally adjusted.
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
12
Table 3. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food expenditure categories, U.S. city average
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Other
index
Group and item
Unadjusted indexes
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Mar.
1979
Jan. to
Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
224.4
226.3
11.7
0.8
1.6
1.0
0.9
230.4
232.3
12.0
1.6
1.1
1.0
229.9
231.7
12.2
.8
1.8
1.0
1.0
214.5
114.0
114.8
114.6
112.5
113.3
188.4
112.6
113.3
112.0
113.1
112.4
112.0
9.9
7.6
9.3
.5
.3
-.1
.4
.3
.5
.7
.0
.2
1.4
-.4
.3
1.1
.5
.4
.8
.7
.6
.3
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
213.5
113.7
114.9
114.1
112.2
112.7
187.0
112.6
113.1
110.5
113.5
112.1
110.7
12/77
113.8
114.9
11.8
1.0
237.0
241.7
244.2
252.1
264.6
270.8
228.0
236.5
233.4
141.7
233.4
227.9
223.6
108.0
285.4
236.7
132.2
233.9
234.5
129.0
120.7
125.4
189.9
191.5
121.6
123.0
294.0
108.3
114.2
181.3
240.0
245.1
248.3
262.5
273.7
278.5
235.8
247.8
248.4
148.4
225.9
220.8
212.8
103.7
282.0
234.4
127.8
239.4
240.1
132.5
121.8
131.2
189.9
191.5
121.5
123.0
295.6
108.9
114.8
179.3
20.6
20.9
23.7
36.8
44.0
44.6
31.2
31.7
29.2
32.9
1.3
1.4
Food
Food at home
Cookies1
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
1
Crackers and bread and cracker products ...
Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecake, and donuts 1 ....
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products and
fresh pies, tarts, and turnovers 1
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Meats, poultry, and fish1
Meats
Beef and veal1
Ground beef other than canned 1
Chuck roast1
Round roast 1
,
Round steak1
1
Sirloin steak
Other beef and veal 1
Pork
Bacon
Chops 1
Ham other than canned 1
Sausage
Canned ham1
Other pork 1
Other meats1
Frankfurters1
Bologna, liverwurst, and salami 1 .
Other lunchmeats 1
Lamb and organ meats 1
Poultry1
Fresh whole chicken 1
Fresh and frozen chicken parts 1 ....
Other poultry 1
Fish and seafood 1
Canned fish and seafood 1
Fresh and frozen fish and seafood 1
Eggs
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Mar.
1979
Food and beverages
Cereals and bakery products
Cereal and cereal products 1
Flour and prepared flour mixes 1
Cereal 1
Rice, pasta, and commeal 1
Bakery products 1
White bread 1
Other bread 1
Fresh biscuits, rolls, and muffins 1
Fresh cakes and cupcakes 1
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
13
10.1
2.8
10.6
12.1
10.1
9.7
10.0
10.4
10.2
8.8
6.8
-7.0
10.8
6.1
11.3
5.9
14.4
17.1
21.4
20.0
13.3
15.4
12.2
9.6
12.4
15.8
8.8
6.0
10.5
15.5
1.2
1.7
4.1
3.4
2.8
3.4
4.8
6.4
4.7
-3.2
-3.1
-4.8
-4.0
-1.2
-1.0
-3.3
2.4
2.4
2.7
.9
4.6
.0
.0
-.1
.0
.5
.6
.5
-1.1
.5
.9
1.1
-.4
1.3
.6
.8
1.0
.8
1.6
4.5
1.9
3.7
4.2
4.9
6.9
8.4
11.1
7.1
4.9
3.0
5.4
1.6
1.0
5.1
-3.1
2.2
.7
5.0
2.6
3.7
2.8
2.1
2.5
2.5
3.1
3.2
1.0
.9
-.5
1.7
-.4
1.0
.7
.3
-.1
.4
.3
.5
.7
.0
.2
1.4
-.4
.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
2.5
2.2
2.7
3.6
3.6
4.5
3.2
5.2
3.2
3.2
2.4
1.4
2.0
-,2
.6
.6
.6
.2
.6
1.2
.0
-.4
1.1
.4
.0
.8
1.9
3.4
2.1
1.1
.9
2.2
3.3
2.5
.4
.3
.4
.4
11.5
4.1
3.4
2.8
3.4
4.8
6.4
4.7
-1.7
-1.1
-4.8
-4.0
-1.2
-1.0
-3.3
2.4
2.4
2.7
.9
4.6
.0
.0
-.1
.0
.5
.6
.5
.1
Table 3. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food expenditure categories, U.S. city average—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Other
index
Unadjusted indexes
base
Dairy products
Fresh milk and cream 1
Fresh whole milk
Other fresh milk and cream 1
Processed dairy products 1
Butter1
Cheese 1
Ice cream and related products 1
Other dairy products '
Fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits
Apples
Bananas1
Oranges
Other fresh fruits 1
Fresh vegetables
Potatoes
Lettuce 1
Tomatoes1
Other fresh vegetables 1
Processed fruits and vegetables
Processed fruits 1
Frozen fruit and fruit juices %
Fruit juices other than frozen 1
Canned and dried fruits '
Processed vegetables 1
Frozen vegetables 1
Cut corn and canned beans except lima 1 ...
Other canned and dried vegetables 1
Other foods at home
Sugar and sweets
Candy and chewing gum 1
Sugar and artificial sweeteners 1
Other sweets !
Fats and oils
Margarine1
Nondairy substitutes and peanut butter1
Other fats, oils, and salad dressings 1
Nonalcoholic beverages 1
Cola drinks, excluding diet cola 1
Carbonated drinks, including diet cola '
Roasted coffee 1
Freeze dried and instant coffee 1
Other noncarbonated drinks *
Other prepared foods
Canned and packaged soup 1
Frozen prepared foods 1
,
Snacks 1
1
Seasonings, olives, pickles, and relish
Other condiments 1
Miscellaneous prepared foods 1
Other canned and packaged prepared foods 1
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
14
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Apr.
1978
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
201.5
113.8
186.5
113.6
114.0
194.5
114.6
113.4
111.0
202.4
114.0
186.5
114.1
114.9
196.6
115.5
114.3
111.9
11.5
11.0
10.8
11.5
12.0
13.4
12.7
11.9
8.7
225.9
230.5
226.2
219.1
194.7
261.4
115.5
234.6
200.1
281.3
182.7
136.6
222.7
115.9
114.1
113.3
120.3
107.9
107.1
111.6
106.4
226.5
230.7
237.1
223.1
217.9
267.7
121.9
224.7
197.3
195.7
250.9
132.5
223.9
117.0
114.8
115.2
120.9
108.0
106.9
112.7
106.3
7.4
6.2
262.4
272.1
115.0
114.5
109.5
219.5
235.5
110.0
113.0
347.1
233.8
113.8
348.3
332.7
112.5
202.9
109.2
113.9
112.0
114.8
110.7
112.2
112.7
264.0
274.2
116.0
114.8
110.6
222.5
236.7
110.9
115.4
347.7
234.8
114.5
343.6
330.8
113.3
204.7
110.2
115.9
112.6
114.2
112.2
112.8
114.1
14.5
2.4
4.2
33.9
15.4
-1.0
2.9
-27.1
22.0
3.1
8.8
12.6
8.0
11.3
18.2
5.2
4.4
9.3
3.6
5.8
7.6
9.8
3.4
7.6
8.8
6.8
8.4
10.1
1.4
8.3
8.0
-20.7
-11.1
7.9
10.3
8.9
13.1
10.3
10.1
8.3
9.4
11.4
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Jan. to
Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
0.4
.2
.0
.4
.8
1.1
.8
.8
.8
1.1
1.5
1.0
2.1
.4
-1.3
.9
.8
.1
1.0
.3
.5
.4
.7
.6
.6
.6
.7
0.6
.2
.4
.4
.8
1.1
.8
.8
.8
.3
.1
4.8
1.8
11.9
2.4
5.5
-4.2
.6
1.6
2.5
1.9
5.1
3.3
5.3
.2
-1.1
-2.8
1.1
-1.6
11.9
4.6
5.5
-1.4
-30.4
37.3
-3.0
.5
.9
.6
-6.6
-.2
-1.0
-2.5
1.6
.3
3.3
2.4
5.4
-6.1
2.8
-17.6
-6.3
-.8
.3
.3
.1
.4
.5
.7
-.2
.5
Mar.
1979
1.7
.5
.1
-.2
1.0
-.1
.6
.8
.9
.3
-10.8
10.8
.6
1.0
.8
1.2
.9
-.2
.3
.0
-.5
.6
-.2
.7
-.6
.7
.9
.9
1.0
.6
1.4
.7
.2
.5
.7
1.5
1.5
-1.5
-1.5
.8
.7
.6
1.8
.5
-.5
1.4
.5
1.2
.9
1.2
1.0
1.1
.9
.5
1.0
1.4
.5
.8
2.1
.2
.4
.6
-1.3
1.0
.2
.6
1.3
.2
.1
.5
.1
-6.5
-3.4
-30.4
37.3
-3.0
.5
.9
.6
1.7
.5
.1
-.2
1.0
-.1
.6
1.2
.9
.3
1.0
1.4
.5
.8
-.2
-.2
.1
.4
.8
2.1
.2
.4
-2.6
-.7
.4
.5
.4
.6
-1.3
-.6
.7
1.0
1.1
.3
.0
.3
.6
.9
.9
1.8
.5
-.5
1.4
.5
1.2
Table 3. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food expenditure categories, U.S. city average—Continued
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Food away from home
Lunch 1
Dinner1
Other meals and snacks 1
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages at home 1
Beer and ale 1
Whiskey1
Wine 1
Other alcoholic beverages 1
Alcoholic beverages away from home 1
Special indexes:
Domestically produced farm food 1
Selected beef cuts 1
Imported food and fishery products 1
1
Other
index
base
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
236.0
115.2
114.2
113.7
238.4
116.4
115.3
115.0
11.4
11.9
11.2
10.8
12/77
12/77
169.2
109.9
166.1
124.8
190.8
104.4
112.4
170.2
110.6
167.7
125.4
190.7
105.0
112.8
7.8
7.3
10.3
3.5
8.0
3.8
9.4
12/77
220.7
253.4
107.3
222.4
264.0
107.9
14.1
36.6
3.9
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Not seasonally adjusted.
Unadjusted indexes
15
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Jan. to
Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.4
1.3
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.0
1.2
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.1
.6
.6
.9
1.0
1.7
.1
.9
.3
.9
.8
.9
1.5
.2
1.1
-.1
.7
.4
.6
1.0
.5
-.1
.6
.4
2.4
6.9
.8
1.0
3.5
.2
.8
4.2
.6
Mar.
1979
1.0
.5
-.1
.6
.4
.8
4.2
Table 4. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Other
index
base
Group and item
3 months ending in—
Apr.
1979
224.6
226.7
10.9
8.1
12.6
15.2
9.5
13.9
230.5
232.7
11.2
8.1
12.7
15.4
9.6
14.0
230.0
232.4
11.3
7.3
14.0
16.5
9.3
15.2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
212.4
113.7
114.9
114.1
112.2
112.7
187.0
112.6
113.1
110.5
113.5
112.1
110.7
213.6
114.0
114.8
114.6
112.5
113.3
188.4
112.6
113.3
112.0
113.1
112.4
112.0
15.7
13.9
19.1
14.1
8.3
13.1
16.9
14.8
10.9
13.6
7.2
12.3
7.2
8.8
4.1
7.9
6.1
-1.1
9.0
7.8
10.2
10.6
9.0
10.4
9.9
5.1
6.6
7.8
4.4
11.1
5.9
10.4
15.9
9.5
11.9
5.7
15.0
-3.7
9.0
8.7
5.1
6.5
9.2
-1.4
10.1
8.3
5.9
5.5
11.9
9.4*
24.1
14.4
12.2
8.9
13.4
10.0
3.5
11.0
12.3
12.5
10.7
11.3
8.8
11.1
6.1
7.6
6.4
5.4
10.1
2.2
10.3
12.0
7.7
8.6
8.7
12.1
9.3
11.6
12/77
113.8
114.9
16.1
12.5
7.5
11.2
14.3
9.3
238.9
241.7
248.2
252.1
264.6
270.8
228.0
236.5
233.4
141.7
237.4
234.9
223.6
108.0
290.6
236.7
132.2
233.9
234.5
129.0
120.7
125.4
189.9
191.5
121.6
123.0
294.0
108.3
114.2
183.7
244.6
245.1
253.1
262.5
273.7
278.5
235.8
247.8
248.4
148.4
233.4
232.2
212.8
103.7
287.2
234.4
127.8
239.4
240.1
132.5
121.8
131.2
189.9
191.5
121.5
123.0
295.6
108.9
114.8
183.9
7.3
28.9
7.6
51.8
51.5
51.3
38.1
35.9
64.0
56.8
-17.9
-45.3
23.7
-5.2
5.7
-5.8
28.4
20.6
29.0
32.7
16.6
6.5
43.2
53.3
42.5
28.6
6.0
7.2
5.5
-3.7
9.0
.0
11.8
-3.2
-.8
-1.1
-5.6
-1.0
-9.6
-4.1
13.3
-5.7
10.2
31.3
-3.8
11.1
4.4
4.6
.4
7.3
5.5
4.9
-16.0
-30.3
-18.0
15.3
9.2
5.1
11.5
5.2
28.6
21.8
33.4
34.9
57.2
43.9
33.0
24.9
14.9
23.1
33.8
46.0
12.5
30.0
42.7
21.4
17.0
13.6
15.8
7.8
14.1
15.9
9.1
5.0
9.2
14.7
12.9
10.2
14.4
15.0
40.7
35.9
45.6
76.6
81.8
103.1
71.0
79.1
63.7
68.3
4.4
-.7
-1.7
-21.6
5.6
-1.0
9.3
31.2
45.0
35.1
17.4
36.9
20.6
28.7
25.0
5.7
7.4
1.9
10.8
52.5
8.1
13.5
9.7
21.2
22.6
22.3
14.2
16.0
21.8
22.6
-3.5
-28.1
16.8
11.6
.9
2.3
15.8
12.3
13.8
19.3
10.9
5.7
9.7
3.3
8.1
21.8
7.6
6.1
8.4
.6
34.5
28.6
39.4
54.3
69.1
71.0
50.8
49.6
37.2
43.9
18.2
20.4
5.2
1.0
22.8
9.6
13.0
22.0
29.6
20.7
15.8
26.0
14.7
16.3
16.8
10.1
10.1
5.9
12.6
32.4
Food
Food at home
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Meats, poultry, and fish1
Meats
Beef and veal1
Ground beef other than canned 1
Chuck roast1
Round roast1
Round steak1
Sirloin steak1
Other beef and veal 1
Pork
Bacon
Chops1
Ham other than canned 1
Sausage
Canned ham1
Other pork 1
Other meats1
Frankfurters1
Bologna, liverwurst, and salami1
Other lunchmeats 1
Lamb and organ meats 1
Poultry1
Fresh whole chicken 1
Fresh and frozen chicken parts 1
Other poultry 1
Fish and seafood 1
Canned fish and seafood 1
Fresh and frozen fish and seafood 1
Eggs
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
,
,
12/77
12/77
,
,
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
6 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
Food and beverages
Cereals and bakery products
Cereal and cereal products 1
Flour and prepared flour mixes 1
Cereal 1
Rice, pasta, and cornmeal1
Bakery products 1
White bread 1
Other bread 1
Fresh biscuits, rolls, and muffins 1
Fresh cakes and cupcakes 1
Cookies1
Crackers and bread and cracker products 1 .
Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecake, and donuts 1 ..,
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products and
fresh pies, tarts, and turnovers 1
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
16
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Table 4. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average
—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Dairy products
Fresh milk and cream 1
Fresh whole milk
Other fresh milk and cream 1
Processed dairy products 1
Butter1
Cheese 1
Ice cream and related products 1
Other dairy products 1
Fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits
Apples
Bananas1
Oranges
Other fresh fruits 1
Fresh vegetables
Potatoes
Lettuce1
Tomatoes1
Other fresh vegetables 1
Processed fruits and vegetables
Processed fruits 1
Frozen fruit and fruit juices 1
Fruit juices other than frozen 1
Canned and dried fruits '
Processed vegetables 1
Frozen vegetables 1
Cut corn and canned beans except lima 1
Other canned and dried vegetables 1
Other foods at home
Sugar and sweets
Candy and chewing gum 1
Sugar and artificial sweeteners 1
Other sweets 1
Fats and oils
Margarine1
Nondairy substitutes and peanut butter1
Other fats, oils, and salad dressings 1
Nonalcoholic beverages 1
Cola drinks, excluding diet cola 1
Carbonated drinks, including diet cola 1
Roasted coffee 1
Freeze dried and instant coffee 1
Other noncarbonated drinks 1
Other prepared foods
Canned and packaged soup 1
Frozen prepared foods 1
Snacks1
Seasonings, olives, pickles, and relish 1
Other condiments 1
Miscellaneous prepared foods 1
Other canned and packaged prepared foods 1
Other
index
base
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
17
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
201.3
113.8
185.2
113.6
114.0
194.5
114.6
113.4
111.0
202.6
114.0
185.9
114.1
114.9
196.6
115.5
114.3
111.9
11.7
8.4
13.8
8.9
8.4
7.6
7.6
11.0
8.4
7.9
12.0
8.1
12.4
14.5
32.3
13.7
12.8
7.8
224.1
227.3
233.0
230.1
194.7
271.7
115.5
224.3
206.9
281.3
182.7
136.6
221.2
115.9
114.1
113.3
120.3
107.9
107.1
111.6
106.4
221.6
221.0
235.5
226.5
217.9
284.2
121.9
209.8
199.9
195.7
250.9
132.5
222.3
117.0
114.8
115.2
120.9
108.0
106.9
112.7
106.3
23.5
49.7
44.2
62.7
-45.7
46.4
75.2
43.7
91.3
-62.6
-.2
26.2
13.3
5.5
261.8
268.9
115.0
114.5
109.5
221.0
235.5
110.0
113.0
347.1
233.8
113.8
348.3
332.7
112.5
201.9
109.2
113.9
112.0
114.8
110.7
112.2
112.7
263.5
272.0
116.0
114.8
110.6
224.1
236.7
110.9
115.4
347.7
234.8
114.5
343.6
330.8
113.3
203.7
110.2
115.9
112.6
114.2
112.2
112.8
114.1
7.6
13.1
13.1
.4
10.1
16.5
July
1978
12.1
7.1
2.7
8.8
9.7
5.2
4.8
10.9
3.2
19.7
9.7
21.8
-1.5
4.9
6.2
-20.9
-15.8
7.0
16.3
5.2
14.4
3.2
8.8
7.5
18.2
14.0
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
11.4
8.1
7.9
12.1
8.0
1.6
9.5
9.2
6.7
9.8
10.2
10.9
10.6
11.4
19.3
10.6
11.9
8.1
13.2
11.8
10.7
12.4
12.6
7.9
14.8
12.0
1.1
-5.9
-14.2
22.4
2.3
18.3
25.7
48.1
-.1
-24.7
87.8
57.2
8.4
34.2
-43.0
-2.5
-10.3
-11.5
5.1
44.3
-4.5
-15.2
52.1
-38.7
4.3
8.0
-4.8
141.0
41.0
-39.2
-18.2
-5.8
36.1
-16.0
-26.0
-13.2
-63.8
-46.5
7.6
8.6
712.0
253.5
-89.3
73.2
29.6
29.1
10.1
5.8
26.4
20.3
9.4
6.1
17.9
-61.8
118.6
50.0
88.0
-40.0
16.6
5.9
7.1
9.4
3.5
41.2
7.4
6.2
13.9
8.0
2.3
-.4
10.8
6.3
5.9
1.9
1.7
5.3
4.5
-2.1
6.2
1.7
-.3
10.7
6.7
-1.4
7.5
5.7
7.9
5.6
6.1
6.3
9.8
10.1
7.3
12.2
5.8
6.8
3.6
3.5
5.7
2.5
6.0
12.5
9.5
14.2
5.4
7.6
-31.4
-10.7
6.5
4.5
5.6
7.4
4.7
12.6
5.8
3.0
8.6
Apr.
1979
15.1
15.7
13.5
12.8
17.3
14.5
20.3
14.8
12.1
-6.2
-36.0
3.8
5.0
Oct.
1978
-9.1
-7.3
10.3
12.3
17.6
16.9
22.9
13.1
8.5
11.1
14.8
10.3
2.7
8.4
10.8
-19.7
-10.6
7.8
8.7
7.6
13.9
11.4
6.2
11.5
5.9
8.5
-39.9
-17.8
9.8
7.8
3.2
6.9
13.1
5.5
5.9
10.1
3.3
4.6
9.1
8.7
-.9
8.1
8.8
9.2
10.2
14.0
-1.5
6.2
5.9
-26.3
-13.3
6.8
10.2
5.4
10.8
4.0
10.7
6.7
10.3
11.2
9.4
-9.6
-21.1
-6.7
147.4
29.4
7.9
17.6
13.0
15.9
23.5
4.8
2.9
8.5
3.9
7.0
5.9
11.0
7.9
7.0
8.7
4.5
6.6
6.4
4.3
10.5
10.1
-14.6
-9.0
9.0
10.5
12.5
15.4
17.0
9.6
10.0
8.5
11.6
Table 4. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average
—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Food away from home
Lunch 1
Dinner1
Other meals and snacks 1
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages at home 1
Beer and ale 1
Whiskey1
Wine 1
Other alcoholic beverages 1
Alcoholic beverages away from home 1
Special indexes:
Domestically produced farm food 1
Selected beef cuts 1
Imported food and fishery products 1
1
Other
index
base
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
236.2
115.2
114.2
113.7
238.2
116.4
115.3
115.0
11.1
11.6
10.8
12.1
9.8
9.7
9.3
6.9
11.1
11.0
10.7
8.7
13.7
15.4
13.9
15.6
10.5
10.7
10.1
9.5
12.4
13.2
12.3
12.1
12/77
12/77
169.4
109.9
166.1
124.8
190.8
104.4
112.4
170.0
110.6
167.7
125.4
190.7
105.0
112.8
6.0
3.9
5.1
5.0
.2
2.8
12.6
7.7
7.5
11.1
2.3
9.9
3.2
7.7
8.9
7.0
7.0
3.3
14.2
6.0
9.2
8.7
10.8
18.3
3.3
8.2
3.1
8.2
6.8
5.7
8.0
3.7
4.9
3.0
10.1
8.8
8.9
12.5
3.3
11.1
4.5
8.7
12/77
220.7
253.4
107.3
222.4
264.0
107.9
21.2
51.6
.4
1.2
-3.5
1.2
17.0
34.8
7.9
18.2
76.3
6.6
10.7
21.0
.8
17.6
54.2
7.2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Not seasonally adjusted.
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
18
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Table 5. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Lodging while out of town
Tenants' insurance 1
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Property insurance 1
Property taxes 1
Contracted mortgage interest cost 1
Mortgage interest rates
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
Paint and wallpaper, supplies, tools, and equipment1
Lumber, awnings, glass, and masonry 1
Plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling supplies 1
Miscellaneous supplies and equipment1
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Fuel oil
Other fuels 1 2
Gas (piped) and electricity
Electricity
Utility (piped) gas
Other utilities and public services
Telephone services 1
Local charges 1
Interstate toll calls 1
Intrastate toll calls 1
Water and sewerage maintenance
Household furnishings and operation
Housefurnishings
Textile housefurnishings
Household linens 1
Curtains, drapes, slipcovers, and sewing materials 1
Furniture and bedding
Bedroom furniture 1
Sofas 1
Living room chairs and tables 1
Other furniture 1
Appliances including TV and sound equipment1
Television and sound equipment1
Television 1
Sound equipment1
Household appliances 1
Refrigerators and home freezers 1
Laundry equipment1
Other household appliances 1
Stoves, dishwashers, vacuums, and sewing machines 1
Office machines, small electric appliances, and
air conditioners 1
Other
index
base
Unadjusted indexes
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
1.0
1.2
.4
.9
1.0
.7
1.4
1.3
1.5
1.2
.0
1.9
.6
1.3
1.4
.8
.7
.6
1.0
1.2
1.3
1.6
.4
1.6
2.0
1.7
1.8
1.3
2.9
1.5
.5
3.1
2.2
.5
.5
.5
1.1
.2
.4
.7
1.0
1.1
.2
.3
.7
.1
1.3
.9
2.0
.8
.2
1.9
1.6
.5
.7
.0
-.5
.7
.0
.3
1.1
1.2
.5
1.2
1.2
.7
1.4
1.3
1.7
1.2
.0
1.9
1.0
1.0
1.3
.2
.7
.6
1.0
1.2
6.4
9.3
17.9
21.9
-2.4
7.0
4.9
10.7
.7
-.5
-.8
-.7
.4
4.7
.7
1.1
3.0
3.5
.2
.5
.8
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
-.2
.8
1.2
2.6
3.1
-.2
.8
.1
.0
.0
-.2
-.1
-.3
-.2
.5
1.1
1.7
4.7
5.5
-.2
.8
1.0
.7
-.1
-.1
-.1
-.1
.0
.0
.9
1.4
3.8
4.2
.2
.7
1.2
.1
.1
.0
.0
.0
.0
-.1
188.6
162.4
173.1
106.2
109.7
176.5
112.7
106.8
103.1
113.8
135.3
104.2
103.0
106.3
154.5
151.4
108.7
109.4
110.1
7.8
6.3
7.9
6.7
9.2
7.2
10.3
4.3
2.3
9.7
4.8
2.8
1.5
3.8
6.7
5.9
6.5
7.4
7.0
.6
.7
.5
.4
.5
1.4
2.4
1.6
-.2
1.2
.4
.4
.0
.7
.3
-.2
.5
.6
.7
.5
.6
-.7
2.0
.7
.6
-.5
.8
-.2
.9
.4
-.1
.0
-.1
.9
.7
.3
1.1
.6
.5
.4
.8
2.6
1.0
.5
1.2
1.3
.4
1.7
.2
.1
.1
.1
.4
.3
.5
.5
.2
.6
.6
1.5
.4
.5
.6
2.4
1.6
-.2
1.2
.4
.4
.0
.7
.3
-.2
.5
.6
.7
108.6
7.6
.4
2.0
.7
.4
Apr.
1979
217.6
228.0
171.3
226.3
237.4
106.4
248.2
212.7
287.7
110.8
181.1
130.0
159.2
247.5
267.8
200.1
109.7
109.7
105.7
108.2
219.8
230.7
172.0
228.3
239.7
107.1
251.7
215.4
292.1
112.1
181.1
132.5
160.2
250.6
271.5
201.8
110.5
110.4
106.8
109.5
10.8
12.7
6.5
12.6
15.9
6.3
14.2
12.4
17.9
9.4
-5.9
26.2
12.3
9.7
10.4
7.7
8.7
6.7
7.4
7.6
225.9
264.0
339.5
346.4
99.3
244.0
208.7
286.2
158.8
132.1
100.4
98.3
100.7
240.7
227.5
266.8
349.8
358.5
99.5
245.3
210.4
286.3
158.8
132.1
100.4
98.3
100.7
240.2
12/77
12/77
12/77
187.4
161.2
172.3
105.8
109.1
174.1
110.1
105.1
103.3
112.4
134.8
103.8
103.0
105.6
154.0
151.7
108.2
108.8
109.3
12/77
108.2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
6/78
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
19
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Jan. to
Feb.
Mar.
1979
See footnotes at end of table.
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Apr.
1978
Mar.
1979
Table 5. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Housefurnishings—Continued:
Other household equipment
Floor and window coverings, infants', laundry, cleaning, and
outdoor equipment1
Clocks, lamps, and decor items 1
Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware 1 ....
Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware 1
Housekeeping supplies
Soaps and detergents 1
Other laundry and cleaning products 1
Cleansing and toilet tissue, paper towels and napkins 1
Stationery, stationery supplies, and gift wrap 1
Miscellaneous household products 1
Lawn and garden supplies 1
Housekeeping services
Postage 1
Moving, storage, freight, household laundry, and drycleaning
services 1
Appliance and furniture repair1
Apparel and gpkeep
Apparel commodities
Apparel commodities less footwear
Men's and boys'
Men's 1
Suits, sport coats, and jackets 1
Coats and jackets 1
Furnishings and special clothing 1
Shirts1
Dungarees, jeans, and trousers 1
Boys'1
Coats, jackets, sweaters, and shirts 1
Furnishings1
Suits, trousers, sport coats, and jackets 1
Women's and girls'
Women's1
Coats and jackets 1
Dresses
Separates and sportswear1
Underwear, nightwear, and hosiery 1
Suits1
Girls'1
Coats, jackets, dresses, and suits 1
Separates and sportswear1
Underwear, nightwear, hosiery, and accessories 1
Infants' and toddlers'
Other apparel commodities
Sewing materials and notions 1
Jewelry and luggage 1
Footwear
Men's 1
Boys' and girls'1
Women's1
Apparel services 1
Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated 1
Other apparel services 1
Other
index
base
Unadjusted indexes
Mar.
1979
Jan. to
Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
109.3
6.5
0.6
1.3
0.6
0.6
108.6
105.3
112.3
105.9
218.4
210.3
109.0
115.1
106.8
110.3
108.5
242.9
257.3
109.0
105.6
112.8
107.2
219.7
210.9
109.1
115.9
107.4
111.2
110.0
244.5
257.3
7.6
4.5
7.6
5.6
8.0
7.8
1.2
1.1
2.1
.4
.4
.5
11.1
14.1
.4
.3
.4
1.2
.6
.3
.1
.7
.6
.8
1.4
.7
.0
1.4
.4
.2
.3
.4
.0
1.2
1.2
.4
.1
.6
.1
.8
.9
.7
.5
1.1
.5
.0
.4
.3
.4
1.2
.6
.3
.1
.7
.6
.8
1.4
.8
.0
111.5
107.6
112.6
108.0
9.3
5.9
1.0
.4
1.2
.6
.7
.6
1.0
.4
164.3
159.2
165.4
160.2
157.9
159.6
100.8
99.0
94.4
105.4
103.8
99.8
102.5
99.1
106.5
103.6
152.5
101.7
167.2
165.9
100.0
104.6
92.3
100.0
101.5
95.6
105.5
220.7
166.8
101.9
110.4
174.2
110.8
108.9
108.0
201.8
117.6
110.4
4.4
3.5
2.9
1.9
1.2
-1.1
-2.1
4.6
3.6
.6
4.8
3.9
7.0
4.5
2.3
2.2
2.1
3.5
1.1
4.0
-1.7
2.8
4.4
-.8
6.6
2.4
7.1
43
8.3
7.7
9.5
8.1
6.0
11.1
12.3
8.9
.7
.6
.5
.6
.5
1.4
.0
.2
-.2
.3
1.1
2.4
.3
.2
.2
-.9
-.5
1.5
1.6
1.7
.7
1.1
1.3
.4
-.1
1.8
1.5
1.7
4.6
.5
.2
2.8
2.5
5.2
2.2
1.9
.5
.4
.3
.3
.5
1.4
.0
.2
-.2
.3
1.1
2.4
.8
.2
.2
.2
-1.2
.9
.0
.4
.1
1.7
2.2
1.3
1.6
1.8
.1
Apr.
1979
12/77
108.6
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
157.1
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
158.7
100.3
97.6
94.4
105.2
104.0
99.5
101.4
96.8
105.7
103.4
151.8
101.5
169.3
164.3
100.0
104.2
92.2
98.3
99.3
94.4
103.8
216.1
166.6
102.5
109.9
171.6
109.2
107.3
106.4
200.0
116.4
109.8
See footnotes at end of table.
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Apr.
1978
Mar.
1979
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
20
6.3
12.3
5.5
8.3
7.4
.8
.2
.5
.2
.1
-1.4
-1.4
.5
.7
-.6
-.2
-.8
-.6
.3
.6
1.0
-1.2
1.9
1.0
.0
.4
1.5
1.0
.9
-2.6
-1.6
.0
.1
1.7
2.2
1.3
1.6
2.1
.1
-.6
.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
.9
1.0
.5
-3.8
-.3
-1.0
2.0
1.9
1.9
-.1
.3
.5
-.3
1.4
1.5
1.1
.6
6.5
3.9
7.0
2.6
1.6
.6
1.0
1.9
.6
1.1
2.2
.7
1.8
1.4
1.6
1.1
-.6
.5
1.1
1.5
1.5
1.5
.9
1.0
.5
Table 5. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Transportation
Private
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline
Automobile maintenance and repair
Bodywork1
Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical
repair1
Maintenance and servicing 1
Power plant repair1
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities
Motor oil, coolant, and other products 1
Automobile parts and equipment1
Tires 1
Other parts and equipment1
Other private transportation services
Automobile insurance 1
Automobile finance charges 1
Automobile rental, registration, and other fees 1
State registration
Drivers' license 1
Automobile inspection 1
Other automobile-related fees 1
Public transportation
Airline fare 1
Intercity bus fare 1
Intracity mass transit1
Taxi fare 1
Intercity train fare 1
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Prescription drugs 1
Anti-infective drugs 1
Tranquilizers and sedatives 1
Circulatories and diuretics 1
Hormones, diabetic drugs, biologicals, and prescription medical
supplies 1
Pain and symptom control drugs 1
Supplements, cough and cold preparations, and respiratory
agents 1
Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies 1
Eyeglasses 1
Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs 1
Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies 1
Medical care services
Professional services 1
Physicians' services 1
Dental services 1
Other professional services 1
Other medical care services
Hospital and other medical services 1
Hospital room 1
Other hospital and medical care services 1
Other
index
base
Unadjusted indexes
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
2.4
2.6
1.0
2.4
6.4
.8
.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
.8
2.0
.8
1.4
1.2
1.3
.7
-.3
3.8
1.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
1.4
-.5
6.0
.9
.2
9.5
10.9
9.5
6.7
8.5
7.1
8.8
8.3
9.9
6.3
4.2
13.0
4.5
.8
3.0
1.7
9.6
2.8
.3
4.4
4.4
6.9
7.4
.7
1.1
.7
.7
.7
1.5
.6
.3
1.4
.7
1.2
.8
1.4
.7
1.1
.7
.6
235.1
151.6
140.0
110.2
112.6
107.5
9.0
6.9
7.6
6.7
8.5
5.8
116.1
110.6
117.3
111.2
107.9
108.1
105.5
166.8
107.4
251.8
221.7
237.5
210.3
108.9
288.2
114.7
361.3
113.9
108.5
108.8
106.2
168.1
107.6
253.1
222.9
239.1
211.4
109.4
289.6
115.2
362.4
114.5
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
198.1
198.1
162.7
195.4
220.6
236.3
113.1
202.9
203.2
164.3
200.0
234.7
238.2
113.3
12.0
12.7
8.7
12.8
23.4
10.1
10.3
113.0
112.3
111.5
193.4
169.0
107.8
109.4
150.7
110.2
201.8
223.4
112.6
105.3
143.9
104.5
112.0
110.1
191.5
191.8
248.0
186.8
211.1
201.4
113.8
113.5
112.3
194.8
170.2
109.4
110.1
151.2
111.7
203.3
224.7
114.1
105.6
144.0
104.5
112.0
110.9
192.6
192.5
249.2
187.8
215.0
205.0
12/77
12/77
12/77
233.9
150.7
139.2
109.7
112.6
106.8
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
21
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Jan. to
Feb.
Mar.
1979
See footnotes at end of table.
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Mar.
1979
.9
1.2
.4
1.4
.8
1.5
.9
.6
.7
1.1
1.5
.6
.3
1.1
.8
.8
1.0
.0
.1
.0
1.5
.5
.5
.5
.7
.5
.4
.2
-.2
.0
.0
.3
.2
.3
.6
.2
1.1
4.5
.5
.6
.6
.5
.0
.7
.6
.7
.8
.5
.7
.8
.6
.4
.6
.5
.4
.7
.6
.5
.6
.5
.0
.7
10.2
7.6
1.0
.5
1.5
.5
1.0
.5
1.0
.5
6.4
6.4
4.9
7.2
5.3
9.4
8.4
.6
.6
.7
.8
.2
.5
.5
.7
.5
.5
.5
.4
.3
.5
.9
.9
.5
1.0
.8
.6
.7
.8
.7
.5
.5
1.1
1.0
1.1
.5
.3
.4
.4
.2
.6
.5
.5
.4
.1
.6
.6
.6
.8
.6
.6
.7
.8
.2
.6
.5
.7
.5
.5
.7
.4
.3
.5
8.9
8.3
6.5
10.4
10.9
12.1
10.0
.6
1.3
.3
.1
.0
.0
.7
.6
.4
.5
.5
1.8
1.8
1.4
1.7
.1
.2
.9
.5
.3
.0
1.6
1.4
.5
.6
1.3
.3
-.1
.0
.0
.7
1.0
.4
.5
.5
1.8
1.8
Table 5. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Reading materials '
Newspapers 1
Magazines, periodicals, and books 1
Sporting goods and equipment1
Sport vehicles 1
Indoor and warm weather sport equipment1
Bicycles1
Other sporting goods and equipment1
Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment1
Toys, hobbies, and music equipment1
Photographic supplies and equipment1
Pet supplies and expense 1
Entertainment services
Fees for participant sports 1
Admissions1
Other entertainment services 1
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Cigarettes1
Other tobacco products and smoking accessories 1
Personal care 1
Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1
Products for the hair, hairpieces, and wigs 1
Dental and shaving products 1
Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye
makeup implements 1
Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances 1 .
Personal care services 1
Beauty parlor services for females 1
Haircuts and other barber shop services for males 1
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services
Tuition and other school fees 1
College tuition 1
Elementary and high school tuition 1
Personal expenses 1
Other
index
base
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77,
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Special indexes:
Gasoline, motor oil, coolant and other products 1
Insurance and finance 1
Utilities and public transportation 1
Housekeeping and home maintenance services 1
Not seasonally adjusted.
Indexes were formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
Unadjusted indexes
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Apr.
1978
Mar.
1979
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
184.8
185.7
108.6
209.7
110.9
106.6
107.0
105.1
157.3
104.9
107.1
108.1
106.3
106.0
183.9
108.4
112.3
106.8
186.5
187.4
109.5
211.5
111.7
108.6
110.1
105.3
158.0
105.7
107.6
108.6
106.5
106.8
185.4
109.5
112.8
107.6
6.2
5.7
7.1
6.3
8.0
5.4
6.2
3.8
5.8
3.8
5.0
4.9
4.1
5.8
6.9
6.6
8.9
5.5
0.9
.9
.8
.9
.7
1.9
2.9
.2
.4
.8
.5
.5
.2
.8
.8
1.0
.4
.7
192.8
185.8
188.4
108.9
192.1
186.1
105.9
110.6
193.2
186.1
188.6
109.5
192.7
185.8
106.4
110.6
7.5
7.0
7.0
6.5
7.6
7.1
6.0
8.9
.2
.2
.1
.6
.3
-.2
.5
.0
108.6
107.7
197.9
199.6
110.3
208.1
191.6
212.5
108.6
108.8
107.5
110.6
107.6
107.5
199.4
201.1
111.1
208.4
191.6
212.8
108.7
108.9
107.5
111.0
7.8
5.7
8.0
7.7
8.6
7.6
6.1
7.9
7.8
7.9
6.9
8.4
218.7
257.1
205.1
262.5
232.5
260.5
205.8
265.4
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Jan. to
Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
0.4
.8
.2
1.0
-.6
0.9
.9
1.4
.7
0.8
.6
.8
.9
.7
1.9
2.9
.2
.4
.8
.5
.5
.2
.8
.8
1.0
.4
.7
1.3
NA
-.5
1.0
.6
.8
.9
.7
.3
.1
.5
.3
-1.3
.7
1.1
1.3
.6
2.2
.8
.8
1.1
1.1
.5
.7
.8
.6
.6
.9
1.0
.8
.9
1.3
2.1
.6
.6
.3
.9
.9
1.0
-1.2
1.5
.5
.5
.1
.6
.3
-.2
.5
.0
-.9
-.2
.8
.8
.7
.1
.0
.1
.1
.1
.0
.4
.5
.3
.6
.8
.2
.3
.7
.3
.1
.1
.0
.5
2.7
.9
.8
.7
1.0
.4
.6
.4
.1
.1
.0
.6
-.9
-.2
.8
.8
.7
.5
.5
.5
.1
.1
.0
.4
23.1
6.3
14.8
4.3
1.3
.3
3.5
1.2
10.7
1.1
1.9
2.0
.4
.4
6.3
1.3
.3
1.1
.8
.6
.7
" Data not adequate for publication.
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
22
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Nonfood expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Lodging while out of town
Tenants' insurance 1
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Property insurance 1
Property taxes 1
Contracted mortgage interest cost 1
Mortgage interest rates
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
Paint and wallpaper, supplies, tools, and equipment1
Lumber, awnings, glass, and masonry 1
Plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling supplies 1 ..
Miscellaneous supplies and equipment1
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Fuel oil
Other fuels 1 2
Gas (piped) and electricity
Electricity
Utility (piped) gas
Other utilities and public services
Telephone services 1
Local charges 1
Interstate toll calls 1
Intrastate toll calls 1
Water and sewerage maintenance
Household furnishings and operation
Housefurnishings
Textile housefurnishings
Household linens 1
Curtains, drapes, slipcovers, and sewing materials 1
Furniture and bedding
Bedroom furniture 1
Sofas 1
Living room chairs and tables 1
Other furniture 1
Other
index
base
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
6/78
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
6 months <ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
217.7
228.4
171.1
226.3
237.4
106.4
248.8
212.9
288.6
110.8
181.1
130.0
160.2
248.6
269.1
200.7
109.7
109.7
105.7
108.2
220.0
231.2
172.0
229.0
240.2
107.1
252.4
215.6
293.6
112.1
181.1
132.5
161.8
251.2
272.6
201.2
110.5
110.4
106.8
109.5
11.1
12.4
7.6
10.0
15.1
2.4
13.5
10.8
18.9
13.5
1.3
27.2
10.7
8.5
10.6
1.7
-2.3
7.5
7.0
3.6
11.7
13.7
7.8
10.0
10.3
8.5
15.6
14.5
18.2
2.3
5.1
28.9
8.4
10.9
8.8
17.9
24.1
7.8
9.4
8.8
6.9
8.3
6.4
17.8
22.0
3.9
8.4
9.3
5.7
7.3
-28.2
17.9
9.3
10.7
11.4
8.9
9.3
4.9
7.6
9.1
14.0
16.6
4.5
12.8
16.7
10.3
19.7
14.8
29.9
14.8
2.7
31.2
21.2
8.7
10.5
3.0
5.2
6.4
5.8
8.9
11.4
13.1
7.7
10.0
12.6
5.4
14.5
12.7
18.5
7.8
3.1
28.0
9.5
9.7
9.7
9.5
10.1
7.7
8.2
6.2
10.4
12.4
5.4
15.3
19.3
7.1
13.9
12.0
17.2
11.0
-14.1
24.4
15.1
9.7
10.9
5.9
7.2
5.7
6.7
9.0
225.1
262.5
335.5
342.3
99.3
243.0
208.3
283.9
158.8
132.1
100.4
98.3
100.7
239.7
227.2
266.1
348.1
356.7
99.5
244.8
210.8
284.3
159.0
132.1
100.4
98.3
100.7
239.5
9.1
12.2
2.7
4.0
-9.5
14.8
14.4
11.0
2.8
.6
.8
.4
-.8
11.3
5.2
7.9
8.6
10.8
-3.6
7.8
-2.3
25.1
.0
.3
.0
.0
.8
1.2
-.2
.0
12.6
16.1
5.0
-3.4
-1.3
4.4
.3
-1.5
-3.1
-1.6
2.4
4.5
11.9
18.2
54.4
65.1
-.8
10.1
9.4
3.7
.0
-1.2
-.8
-1.6
-.8
2.0
7.1
10.0
5.6
7.4
-6.6
11.2
5.7
17.9
1.4
.5
.4
.2
.0
6.1
5.7
8.7
31.8
38.4
2.0
3.1
3.9
4.1
.1
-1.3
-2.0
-1.6
.8
3.3
187.2
161.2
170.3
105.8
109.1
174.6
110.1
105.1
103.3
112.4
188.3
162.1
172.8
106.2
109.7
175.6
112.7
106.8
103.1
113.8
8.3
4.8
10.4
-4.7
16.0
3.2
9.7
-4.2
-4.3
-.4
9.1
8.8
7.0
22.9
5.9
14.0
13.2
11.1
13.9
19.0
7.5
4.9
8.1
-9.0
5.8
4.8
5.3
-3.8
.4
4.9
6.6
6.7
6.3
21.8
9.3
7.1
13.0
15.6
.0
16.7
8.7
6.8
8.7
8.2
10.8
8.5
11.5
3.1
4.4
8.9
7.0
5.8
7.2
5.3
7.5
5.9
9.1
5.5
.2
10.6
See footnotes at end of table.
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
23
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Nonfood expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average
—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
aHSi let A H
Group and item
Housefurnishings—Continued:
Appliances including TV and sound equipment
Television and sound equipment1
Television 1
Sound equipment1
Household appliances 1
Refrigerators and home freezers 1
Laundry equipment1
Other household appliances 1
Stoves, dishwashers, vacuums, and sewing machines 1 .
Office machines, small electric appliances, and
air conditioners 1
Other household equipment1
Floor and window coverings, infants', laundry, cleaning, and
outdoor equipment1
Clocks, lamps, and decor items 1
Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware 1
Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware 1
Housekeeping supplies
Soaps and detergents 1
Other laundry and cleaning products 1
Cleansing and toilet tissue, paper towels and napkins 1
Stationery, stationery supplies, and gift wrap 1
Miscellaneous household products 1
Lawn and garden supplies 1
Housekeeping services
Postage 1
Moving, storage, freight, household laundry, and drycleaning
services 1
Appliance and furniture repair1
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Apparel commodities less footwear
Men's and boys'
Men's 1
Suits, sport coats, and jackets 1
Coats and jackets 1
Furnishings and special clothing 1
Shirts1
Dungarees, jeans, and trousers 1
Boys'1
Coats, jackets, sweaters, and shirts 1
Furnishings 1
Suits, trousers, sport coats, and jackets 1
Women's and girls'
Women's 1
Coats and jackets 1
Dresses
Separates and sportswear1
Underwear, nightwear, and hosiery 1
Suits1
Girls'1
Coats, jackets, dresses, and suits 1
Separates and sportswear1
Underwear, nightwear, hosiery, and accessories 1
Other
index
base
adjusted
indexes
Apr.
1979
12/77
12/77
12/77
134.8
103.8
103.0
105.6
154.0
151.7
108.2
108.8
109.3
135.3
104.2
103.0
106.3
154.5
151.4
108.7
109.4
110.1
4.4
.4
-.8
1.2
8.3
12.9
5.6
7.7
6.0
6.6
5.2
3.2
7.6
7.5
7.5
8.0
7.5
11.6
4.0
3.9
3.2
3.9
4.6
.3
7.4
5.4
4.5
4.2
1.6
.4
2.7
6.5
3.2
4.9
8.9
6.0
5.5
2.8
1.2
4.3
7.9
10.2
6.8
7.6
8.7
4.1
2.7
1.8
3.3
5.5
1.7
6.2
7.1
5.3
12/77
12/77
108.2
108.6
108.6
109.3
9.0
4.0
2.7
6.3
6.3
5.0
12.7
10.9
5.8
5.1
9.5
7.9
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
108.6
105.3
112.3
105.9
218.0
210.3
109.0
115.1
106.8
110.3
108.5
242.4
257.3
109.0
105.6
112.8
107.2
219.3
210.9
109.1
115.9
107.4
111.2
110.0
244.3
257.3
6.9
6.1
5.1
-1.2
8.3
6.3
4.0
18.2
4.8
8.8
4.4
16.0
69.2
7.6
1.2
6.2
10.3
6.5
7.0
12.1
3.4
.8
9.5
-3.1
11.1
.0
4.3
.4
6.9
6.7
10.7
14.6
5.4
15.6
10.0
8.5
17.8
11.0
.0
11.8
10.5
12.6
7.0
6.4
3.7
4.1
12.6
6.6
6.4
11.7
6.8
.0
7.2
3.6
5.6
4.4
7.4
6.7
7.9
10.5
2.8
9.2
.6
13.5
30.1
8.0
5.3
9.7
6.9
8.5
9.0
4.7
14.1
8.3
7.4
14.7
8.9
.0
111.5
107.6
112.6
108.0
10.1
4.8
8.2
3.9
6.9
8.7
12.2
6.2
9.1
4.4
9.5
7.4
165.2
160.3
158.3
158.9
100.3
97.6
94.4
105.2
104.0
99.5
101.4
96.8
105.7
103.4
154.1
101.5
169.3
164.1
100.0
104.2
92.2
98.3
99.3
94.4
103.8
166.0
160.9
158.7
159.4
100.8
99.0
94.4
105.4
103.8
99.8
102.5
99.1
106.5
103.6
154.4
101.7
167.2
165.6
100.0
104.6
92.3
100.0
101.5
95.6
105.5
.8
-.3
-1.3
3.9
-1.6
-8.5
6.4
2.8
2.0
-2.4
2.1
-3.7
8.7
3.7
-7.0
-8.2
3.0
-6.6
-13.1
4.9
-14.5
-.8
5.0
-6.1
-.4
6.4
5.8
5.0
.5
7.0
10.2
7.6
6.0
.8
8.4
8.8
7.8
10.2
8.7
7.8
23.1
19.7
19.3
26.1
3.2
46.8
19.4
11.9
31.4
13.1
1.2
.0
-.5
2.8
-4.7
-10.0
-16.5
7.2
2.4
-7.7
-2.0
-12.3
6.7
3.2
-4.7
-16.8
-29.6
-14.3
-15.2
.4
-36.0
-19.6
-29.3
-21.6
2.0
9.7
8.9
8.8
.3
4.5
5.4
-3.7
2.3
9.4
5.0
10.8
27.8
2.7
2.7
15.3
16.0
25.4
20.1
12.5
7.6
16.2
17.2
43.1
.0
12.2
3.6
2.7
1.8
5.4
4.4
4.0
1.5
-.2
-2.6
-10.3
4.7
5.8
-1.6
4.2
5.9
4.7
3.0
4.8
-1.7
-6.1
1.5
-2.4
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
24
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
2.2
2.6
.4
7.0
4.4
1.4
2.8
5.4
1.9
9.5
6.1
.1
6.3
11.0
5.6
4.7
4.0
12.1
8.8
8.4
11.1
6.2
Apr.
1979
3.9
-13.8
-2.9
.6
-11.5
7.0
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Nonfood expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average
—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Apparel commodities less footwear—Continued
Infants and toddlers
Other apparel commodities
Sewing materials and notions 1
Jewelry and luggage 1
Footwear
Men's 1
Boys' and girls'1
Women's1
Apparel services 1
Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated 1
Other apparel services 1
Transportation
Private
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline
Automobile maintenance and repair
Body work 1
Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical
repair1
Maintenance and servicing 1
Power plant repair1
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities
Motor oil, coolant, and other products 1
Automobile parts and equipment1
Tires 1
Other parts and equipment1
Other private transportation services
Automobile insurance 1
Automobile finance charges 1
Automobile rental, registration, and other fees 1
State registration
Drivers' license 1
Automobile inspection 1
Other automobile-related fees 1
Public transportation
Airline fare 1
Intercity bus fare 1
Intracity mass transit1
Taxi fare 1
Intercity train fare 1
Other
index
base
6 months ending in—
3 months ending i n Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
12/77
12/77
216.8
166.9
102.5
109.9
171.6
109.2
107.3
106.4
200.0
116.4
109.8
220.7
167.1
101.9
110.4
173.5
110.8
108.9
108.0
201.8
117.6
110.4
3.0
4.7
1.2
7.3
5.6
2.0
4.0
-1.9
8.9
7.5
11.9
3.4
9.4
5.8
13.3
9.9
17.6
8.5
16.7
10.1
10.1
10.4
-2.2
1.5
-2.8
.7
6.6
2.3
9.2
-2.3
9.8
14.3
1.9
5.8
12.9
13.6
12.5
8.7
17.2
11.0
12.8
15.6
17.7
11.7
3.2
7.0
3.5
10.3
7.7
9.5
6.3
7.0
9.5
8.8
11.1
1.7
7.1
5.1
6.5
7.7
9.5
10.1
5.0
12.7
16.0
6.7
12/77
199.9
200.0
162.1
204.0
223.7
235.6
113.1
203.8
204.0
164.3
203.0
237.1
237.7
113.3
8.6
9.4
11.9
16.5
4.9
10.0
11.4
7.5
8.0
-.5
12.3
14.1
10.7
9.0
14.2
14.7
10.2
23.7
22.6
8.2
10.0
18.3
18.8
13.7
-.2
58.2
11.5
10.9
8.1
8.7
5.5
14.4
9.4
10.4
10.2
16.3
16.7
11.9
11.1
39.3
9.8
10.5
113.0
112.3
111.5
192.7
168.5
107.8
109.4
150.7
110.2
201.0
223.4
112.6
105.3
143.3
104.5
112.0
110.1
191.3
191.8
248.0
186.8
211.1
201.4
113.8
113.5
112.3
193.9
170.4
109.4
110.1
151.2
111.7
202.1
224.7
114.1
105.6
143.1
104.5
112.0
110.9
193.2
192.5
249.2
187.8
215.0
205.0
8.7
8.9
7.6
5.8
8.9
1.6
9.0
9.2
8.5
5.4
-1.3
9.4
1.6
2.3
9.0
-.7
2.8
.6
-4.1
4.6
4.3
5.9
18.1
9.0
12.0
10.3
6.2
-.5
6.8
3.1
.8
8.3
7.7
7.3
6.7
8.1
5.1
1.6
-1.4
17.5
.4
-1.0
3.9
8.4
5.2
-7.4
9.2
8.8
8.1
7.9
12.8
4.7
12.4
14.4
7.8
6.7
5.8
25.3
4.3
-3.8
1.5
2.6
9.8
2.1
.6
.3
2.2
3.7
-4.6
11.3
14.2
11.8
6.7
13.5
16.1
10.9
9.2
15.3
5.3
5.3
11.2
3.9
-.3
.0
6.7
8.7
8.3
5.8
9.0
3.0
12.8
27.8
8.8
10.4
9.0
6.0
4.1
4.2
6.0
4.9
8.4
6.5
2.9
8.1
4.8
3.7
5.2
-1.1
9.9
.5
-2.6
4.2
6.3
5.5
4.6
10.2
11.5
9.9
7.3
13.1
10.2
11.6
11.8
11.5
6.0
5.6
18.1
4.1
-2.1
.8
4.6
9.3
5.2
3.2
4.6
2.6
8.2
10.4
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
25
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Nonfood expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average
—Continued
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Other
index
D&S6
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Prescription drugs 1
Anti-infective drugs 1
Tranquilizers and sedatives 1
Circulatories and diuretics 1
Hormones, diabetic drugs, biologicals, and prescription medical
supplies 1
Pain and symptom control drugs 1
Supplements, cough and cold preparations, and respiratory
agents 1
Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies 1
Eyeglasses 1
Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs 1
Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies 1
Medical care services
Professional services 1
Physicians' services 1
Dental services 1
Other professional services 1
Other medical care services
Hospital and other medical services 1
Hospital room 1
Other hospital and medical care services 1
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Reading materials 1
Newspapers 1
Magazines, periodicals, and books 1
Sporting goods and equipment1
Sport vehicles 1
Indoor and warm weather sport equipment1
Bicycles1
Other sporting goods and equipment1
Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment1
Toys, hobbies, and music equipment1
Photographic supplies and equipment1
Pet supplies and expense 1
Entertainment services
Fees for participant sports 1
Admissions 1
Other entertainment services 1
Apr.
1979
12/77
12/77
12/77
233.6
150.7
139.2
109.7
112.6
106.8
235.0
151.4
140.0
110.2
112.6
107.5
6.8
6.4
5.7
2.7
4.7
6.0
10.8
6.6
6.5
5.5
5.8
5.9
12/77
12/77
116.1
110.6
117.3
111.2
6.5
5.1
12/77
12/77
12/77
107.9
108.1
105.5
166.8
107.4
251.4
221.7
237.5
210.3
108.9
287.3
114.7
361.3
113.9
108.5
108.8
106.2
168.1
107.6
252.9
222.9
239.1
211.4
109.4
289.3
115.2
362.4
114.5
185.1
186.3
108.6
209.7
110.9
106.6
107.0
105.1
157.3
104.9
107.1
108.1
106.3
106.0
183.9
108.4
112.3
106.8
186.5
187.4
109.5
211.5
111.7
108.6
110.1
105.3
158.0
105.7
107.6
108.6
106.5
106.8
185.4
109.5
112.8
107.6
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
See footnotes at end of table.
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
26
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
11.1
8.5
10.2
12.7
19.7
2.7
7.3
6.3
8.1
6.0
4.4
8.6
8.8
6.5
6.1
4.1
5.3
6.0
9.2
7.4
9.2
9.3
11.8
5.6
10.4
6.7
8.9
12.2
15.3
6.7
8.4
5.9
12.1
9.4
8.5
6.8
4.8
7.3
6.0
6.9
6.0
6.7
5.4
4.4
7.9
9.2
11.3
7.5
4.7
4.7
4.4
5.9
3.1
11.9
9.9
9.1
10.7
10.4
13.8
12.6
14.7
10.6
4.2
6.2
4.3
6.6
7.5
11.9
10.7
11.7
10.2
7.3
12.4
13.0
15.0
11.9
8.1
7.7
6.3
9.0
4.6
7.3
6.9
8.1
6.9
4.1
7.7
8.8
7.5
10.0
6.6
5.7
4.6
6.6
4.6
9.4
7.9
7.9
8.0
7.3
10.8
10.9
13.0
9.0
6.2
7.0
5.3
7.8
6.0
9.6
8.8
9.9
8.6
5.7
10.0
10.9
11.2
11.0
3.2
1.6
2.0
3.1
.8
1.2
.4
3.6
5.5
.0
2.8
1.2
5.6
3.6
5.4
2.8
10.0
4.0
5.8
4.3
6.4
3.4
9.6
.4
-2.7
4.0
7.6
3.6
3.5
3.1
.8
6.4
8.0
10.4
5.4
9.7
7.3
7.5
10.4
8.4
12.6
3.9
NA
4.7
-.3
4.4
5.9
6.3
4.3
6.7
7.1
3.1
14.1
7.0
8.8
9.7
10.1
10.7
9.5
17.1
NA
3.1
10.8
7.5
7.8
9.4
5.8
6.6
7.4
10.5
6.3
1.5
4.5
3.0
4.2
3.2
5.1
.8
-1.2
3.8
6.5
1.8
3.1
2.1
3.2
5.0
6.7
6.5
7.7
6.8
8.1
8.6
10.2
9.5
11.0
10.3
14.0
3.9
5.1
5.9
6.8
7.8
5.1
6.7
7.3
6.7
10.1
4.2
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Nonfood expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted, U.S. city average
—Continued
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Cigarettes 1
Other tobacco products and smoking accessories 1
Personal care 1
Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1
Products for the hair, hairpieces, and wigs 1
Dental and shaving products 1
Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye
makeup implements 1
Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances 1 .
Personal care services 1
Beauty parlor services for females 1
Haircuts and other barber shop services for males 1
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services
Tuition and other school fees 1
College tuition 1
Elementary and high school tuition 1
Personal expenses 1
Special indexes:
Gasoline, motor oil, coolant and other products 1
Insurance and finance 1
Utilities and public transportation 1
Housekeeping and home maintenance services 1
Other
index
base
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
192.6
185.4
188.4
108.9
192.1
186.1
105.9
110.6
193.5
186.3
188.6
109.5
192.7
185.8
106.4
110.6
9.2
15.8
108.6
107.7
197.9
199.6
110.3
207.9
190.8
212.3
108.6
108.8
107.5
110.6
218.7
257.1
205.1
262.5
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
NA
Not seasonally adjusted.
Indexes were formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
6.1
3.2
8.5
2.0
2.2
6.7
7.2
8.4
8.1
15.7
4.5
2.0
4.4
3.4
7.3
5.4
7.5
2.3
7.6
9.1
6.9
8.5
8.3
7.4
2.3
15.0
8.8
8.7
8.5
7.1
7.4
7.8
7.1
9.3
6.0
5.5
5.6
5.9
7.8
6.4
4.9
8.5
107.6
107.5
199.4
201.1
111.1
209.0
191.8
213.4
108.7
108.9
107.5
111.0
10.8
6.0
9.3
2.0
1.9
10.8
10.1
4.0
8.0
6.8
6.1
5.8
6.6
15.5
.7
17.8
33.2
33.7
30.4
11.6
9.1
9.0
9.3
4.8
9.0
9.4
4.2
8.9
9.3
7.9
5.3
7.6
4.8
1.1
1.1
.0
6.4
5.6
7.5
9.0
9.1
8.6
232.5
260.5
205.8
265.4
15.2
14.9
10.0
17.9
3.4
14.7
7.0
-.2
8.9
57.9
19.6
12.5
16.4
5.8
9.4
5.8
34.6
13.1
2.8
12.3
9.2
15.1
7.6
7.6
7.1
10.6
5.7
7.0
5.6
.4
.4
.0
8.5
8.1
14.6
10.0
3.9
.0
.0
.0
7.3
7.1
6.3
8.6
10.5
3.8
11.5
15.6
15.8
14.2
10.0
5.1
8.3
4.4
.6
.6
.0
6.8
Data not adequate for publication.
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
27
Table 7. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and
commodity and service group
(1967 = 100)
Group
Relative
importance,
December
1978
Unadjusted indexes
Apr.
1979
Mar.
1979
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Apr. 1978
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Mar. 1979 Jan. to Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to Apr.
Expenditure category
100.000
-
209.3
243.5
211.8
246.3
10.7
-
1.2
-
1.2
-
1.1
-
1.1
-
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages 1
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
20.946
19.777
13.899
1.715
4.862
1.856
1.818
.472
.398
1.615
1.164
5.877
1.169
225.1
231.1
230.0
214.1
236.9
202.3
225.4
272.4
219.8
346.9
203.0
237.9
169.6
226.7
232.7
231.4
215.2
239.4
203.0
224.6
273.6
223.0
347.8
204.5
240.4
170.6
12.1
12.4
12.3
10.0
20.6
11.8
7.0
7.5
8.7
2.1
9.9
12.6
7.8
.7
.7
.6
.5
1.1
.3
-.4
.4
1.5
.3
.7
1.1
.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
.9
3.8
1.2
.8
.0
1.3
.8
.8
1.5
.8
1.2
1.2
1.1
.4
2.4
1.1
-.6
.7
.4
.0
.5
1.5
1.0
.8
.9
.9
.6
2.1
.5
-1.6
.9
1.4
.3
.7
1.0
.5
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
40.957
26.969
5.238
.504
21.227
8.921
8.987
3.320
2.351
.969
217.5
228.5
171.2
226.3
249.2
212.7
289.5
248.4
269.3
201.5
219.7
231.2
171.9
228.0
252.7
215.4
294.0
251.7
273.8
202.6
10.9
13.1
6.5
12.4
14.8
12.4
18.5
11.1
12.2
8.3
1.0
1.2
.4
.8
1.4
1.3
1.6
1.3
1.7
.5
1.3
1.7
.4
1.6
1.9
1.4
3.0
.7
.6
1.0
1.0
1.1
.2
.3
1.4
.9
2.0
1.1
1.3
.4
1.1
1.3
.5
1.1
1.5
1.3
1.9
1.0
1.6
-.1
6.221
4.215
.875
3.340
2.006
7.767
4.571
1.601
1.596
226.0
263.7
340.0
243.6
158.9
186.3
160.8
218.1
241.6
227.8
266.7
350.3
245.1
158.9
187.3
161.9
218.1
243.1
6.4
9.1
18.1
6.8
.7
7.3
6.1
7.3
10.6
.8
1.1
3.0
.6
.0
.5
.7
.0
.6
.8
1.2
2.6
.8
.0
.4
.4
.6
.3
1.0
1.5
4.8
.7
-.1
.7
.7
.8
.5
1.0
1.4
3.8
.7
.1
.4
.5
-.1
.7
5.524
4.886
1.531
1.927
.131
.735
.562
.637
164.2
159.3
159.4
151.2
217.7
170.4
168.9
199.0
165.4
160.4
160.1
152.1
222.0
174.2
167.8
201.1
4.6
3.9
2.2
2.6
3.2
8.1
7.2
10.6
.7
.7
.4
.6
2.0
2.2
-.7
1.1
.2
.1
-.8
.5
.2
-.3
1.8
1.4
1.3
1.4
.6
2.3
.9
1.2
.8
1.1
.4
.3
.1
.2
1.2
1.8
-.8
1.1
All items
All items(1957-59=100)
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Gas (piped) and electricity
Other utilities and public services
Household furnishings and operation
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Infants' and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services 1
See footnotes at end of table.
28
Table 7. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and
commodity and service group—Continued
(1967=100)
Group
Relative
importance,
December
1978
Unadjusted indexes
Apr.
1979
Mar.
1979
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Apr. 1978
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Mar. 1979 Jan. to Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to Apr.
Expenditure category
20.045
19.121
4.154
4.019
4.769
2.5
2.6
.9
2.4
6.4
1.1
1.1
1.3
.8
2.1
1.2
1.2
.7
-.3
3.8
.9
.4
8.3
6.5
3.4
.8
.8
.8
.8
.8
1.4
.2
.7
.9
.5
-.4
235.2
152.5
252.9
224.2
287.8
9.1
7.2
9.5
8.9
10.1
.6
.5
.6
.7
.6
184.0
184.4
184.3
185.5
185.7
186.1
5.8
5.5
6.4
.8
.7
1.0
192.6
185.8
191.5
185.9
197.3
208.6
194.1
212.5
193.1
186.1
192.3
186.2
198.5
208.8
194.2
212.8
7.2
7.0
7.0
6.6
7.4
7.8
7.2
7.9
.3
.2
.4
.2
.6
.1
.1
.1
12.4
203.7
203.7
163.9
200.0
235.4
238.7
195.5
171.4
203.8
193.6
12.8
23.8
10.0
6.8
3.710
.924
198.7
198.5
162.4
195.4
221.2
236.8
193.9
170.0
202.2
192.1
4.489
.771
3.717
1.900
1.817
233.7
151.7
251.3
222.7
286.1
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services
3.794
2.396
1.398
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care 1
Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1
Personal care services 1
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services
4.245
1.392
1.762
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities ..
Other private transportation services
Public transportation
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services 1
Other medical care services
1.665
4.514
.804
.838
.924
1.091
.163
.929
12.9
8.4
2.0
2.0
1.3
-.5
6.0
1.0
.7
1.2
.8
.2
.6
1.2
.7
.5
.7
.7
.6
.6
.7
.7
.8
.6
.7
.3
.7
.7
.8
.2
.3
-.1
.9
1.0
.7
.5
.4
.9
.8
1.2
.8
.8
.2
.5
.4
.6
.6
.5
.5
.7
.4
.5
.5
.4
.2
.6
.5
.6
.5
1.3
.6
.3
Commodity and service group
All items
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages .
Nondurables less food and beverages
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages,
and apparel1
Durables
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
100.000
209.3
211.8
10.7
1.2
1.2
1.1
1.1
62.074
20.946
41.128
17.651
4.886
200.9
225.1
187.0
188.4
159.3
203.6
226.7
190.2
192.7
160.4
11.0
12.1
10.5
11.0
3.9
1.3
.7
1.3
1.7
1.2
.8
1.7
2.3
.7
1.0
.9
.1
1.2
1.2
1.2
2.0
1.4
1.3
2.1
.3
12.765
23.477
206.5
184.5
212.3
186.8
13.7
10.1
2.8
1.2
1.4
.9
2.1
.5
2.8
.9
37.926
5.238
18.784
6.299
3.717
3.888
225.1
171.2
254.3
207.4
251.3
195.0
227.1
171.9
257.2
209.0
252.9
196.4
10.0
6.5
.9
.4
1.1
.8
.6
.7
1.1
.4
.9
.2
1.3
.7
.7
.7
1.0
.5
1.3
.8
.7
.8
See footnotes at end of table.
29
12.7
6.9
9.5
7.7
1.7
.4
.7
.4
Table 7. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and
commodity and service group—Continued
(1967=100)
Group
Relative
importance,
December
1978
Unadjusted indexes
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Apr. 1978
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Mar. 1979 Jan. to Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to Apr.
Commodity and service group
Special indexes:
All items less food
All items less shelter
All items less mortgage interest costs 1 .
All items less medical care
80.223
73.031
93.132
95.511
203.7
204.0
204.5
207.8
206.3
206.4
206.8
210.4
10.2
9.8
9.6
10.7
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel1
Nondurables 1
Services less rent
Services less medical care 1
Enerav1
42.297
18.820
13.934
38.597
32.689
34.209
9.085
185.9
186.3
200.5
207.6
235.0
220.8
241.7
189.0
190.2
205.8
210.6
237.3
222.9
251.2
10.4
10.7
13.3
11.6
10.6
10.1
16.6
1.7
2.1
2.6
1.4
1.0
1.0
3.9
1.3
1.9
2.6
1.4
1.1
1.0
3.9
All items less energy *
All items less food and energy1
Commodities less food and energy...
Energy commodities 1
Services less energy
90.915
71.138
36.552
5.745
34.586
207.1
200.2
180.0
240.0
223.7
209.0
202.1
181.8
253.9
225.8
10.1
9.4
8.5
22.7
10.4
.9
.9
1.0
5.8
.9
.8
5.8
1.0
100.000
$.478
.411
$.472
.406
-9.6
-
-1.3
-
Purchasing power of the consumer dollar:
1967=$1.00 1
1957-59=$1.00 '
1
Not seasonally adjusted.
-1.2
-1.3
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
30
Table 8. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, by
expenditure category and commodity and service group
(1967 = 100)
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
Seasonally adjusted indexes
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Group
Jan.
1979
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Expenditure category
All items
-
-
-
9.5
9.3
9.5
14.4
9.4
11.9
14.5
14.8
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages 1
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
218.8
224.5
223.5
210.3
224.6
197.5
223.2
267.3
217.8
344.3
199.3
231.1
166.6
222.6
228.5
227.7
212.1
233.1
199.9
225.0
267.3
220.7
347.0
200.9
234.5
168.0
225.3
231.2
230.1
213.0
238.8
202.1
223.6
269.2
221.6
346.9
202.0
238.1
169.6
227.2
233.3
232.1
214.3
243.8
203.2
220.0
271.7
224.6
347.8
203.5
240.4
170.4
11.1
11.4
11.5
16.1
7.7
12.2
24.8
14.7
16.6
.1
14.3
11.3
6.2
8.1
8.1
7.1
9.2
8.6
8.8
9.1
4.4
1.9
.1
5.3
10.2
8.5
12.8
13.1
14.2
6.9
30.1
14.3
2.2
4.8
4.1
3.9
11.4
12.1
7.3
16.3
16.6
16.3
7.8
38.8
12.1
-5.6
6.7
13.1
4.1
8.7
17.1
9.4
9.6
9.8
9.3
12.6
8.2
10.5
16.7
9.4
9.0
.1
9.7
10.8
7.3
Housing
Shelter
,.
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
212.6
222.6
170.1
222.1
241.6
208.1
276.2
245.2
265.5
199.4
215.3
226.3
170.7
225.6
246.3
211.0
284.4
246.9
267.1
201.4
217.5
228.8
171.0
226.3
249.7
212.9
290.1
249.6
270.7
202.3
219.9
231.8
171.9
228.7
253.4
215.6
295.5
252.2
274.9
202.0
11.1
12.5
7.6
9.4
14.1
10.8
18.9
9.7
13.0
2.4
11.3
14.2
7.8
9.8
15.6
14.8
19.1
9.6
6.5
17.2
7.1
8.5
6.4
18.2
8.9
8.9
6.5
12.9
14.6
8.7
14.5
17.6
4.3
12.4
21.0
15.2
31.0
11.9
14.9
5.3
11.2
13.3
7.7
9.6
14.8
12.8
19.0
9.6
9.7
9.5
10.7
13.0
5.3
15.3
14.8
12.0
18.1
12.4
14.8
7.0
221.1
255.2
312.5
239.0
159.1
184.2
159.1
214.9
239.2
222.9
258.3
320.6
241.0
159.1
184.9
159.7
216.1
240.0
225.1
262.2
336.0
242.6
158.9
186.2
160.8
217.9
241.1
227.3
265.8
348.6
244.4
159.1
186.9
161.6
217.7
242.9
8.9
11.8
3.0
14.2
2.8
7.3
4.5
7.1
15.8
5.2
8.1
8.5
7.8
.0
7.4
6.7
6.8
10.8
.0
.0
12.7
-3.3
.3
8.2
6.8
10.3
9.9
11.7
17.7
54.8
9.3
.0
6.0
6.4
5.3
6.3
7.0
9.9
5.7
10.9
1.4
7.4
5.6
6.9
13.3
5.7
8.5
32.1
2.8
162.6
158.1
160.0
149.4
216.7
169.0
165.0
194.1
163.0
158.3
158.7
150.1
217.2
168.5
168.0
196.8
165.2
160.5
159.7
153.5
219.2
170.6
169.4
199.0
165.9
161.0
159.9
153.8
221.8
173.7
168.1
201.1
2.3
1.6
6.0
-5.0
1.5
6.1
7.6
7.0
6.4
5.8
.0
8.4
3.4
8.6
9.9
12.0
1.7
.8
3.3
-3.9
-1.8
6.4
3.2
8.5
8.4
7.5
-.2
12.3
9.8
11.6
7.7
15.2
4.3
3.6
3.0
1.5
2.4
7.4
8.7
9.5
5.0
4.1
1.5
3.9
3.8
9.0
5.4
11.8
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Gas (piped) and electricity
Other utilities and public services
Household furnishings and operation
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Infants' and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services 1
See footnotes at end of table.
31
15.2
7.4
34.4
13.2
-1.8
5.8
8.5
4.0
10.0
14.6
8.4
.1
7.1
6.6
7.8
8.1
Table 8. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, by
expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(1967 = 100)
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
Seasonally adjusted indexes
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Group
Jan.
1979
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Expenditure category
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline
Maintenance and repair
,
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities
Other private transportation services
Public transportation
196.2
196.0
158.7
203.1
211.6
231.7
191.4
167.6
199.6
190.3
198.4
198.2
160.7
204.7
216.0
233.8
192.1
169.9
199.9
191.6
200.7
200.6
161.8
204.0
224.3
235.9
193.1
169.3
201.4
191.9
204.7
204.7
163.9
203.0
237.8
238.2
194.5
171.4
202.6
194.2
8.6
9.1
11.0
16.2
4.7
9.8
5.8
9.7
5.1
.9
8.2
8.2
-.8
12.5
14.8
10.7
6.2
.0
7.5
1.9
15.2
15.7
10.2
23.7
22.8
8.0
8.6
14.6
7.1
2.3
18.5
19.0
13.8
-.2
59.5
11.7
6.6
9.4
6.1
8.5
8.4
8.7
5.0
14.4
9.6
10.2
6.0
4.7
6.3
1.4
16.8
17.3
12.0
11.1
40.0
9.8
7.6
11.9
6.6
5.4
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services 1
Other medical care services
230.4
149.9
247.5
219.3
282.0
231.9
150.7
249.2
220.9
283.6
233.4
151.7
250.9
222.7
285.2
235.0
152.2
252.7
224.2
287.5
7.4
6.6
7.3
6.8
8.0
11.0
7.1
11.9
10.1
13.9
9.8
8.7
10.1
9.7
10.3
8.2
6.3
8.7
9.2
8.0
9.2
6.9
9.6
8.4
10.9
9.0
7.5
9.4
9.5
9.1
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services
,
182.4
182.4
183.2
182.7
183.0
183.1
184.3
184.8
184.3
185.3
185.5
185.9
2.1
1.4
3.2
5.3
4.8
6.5
9.3
8.8
10.0
6.5
7.0
6.0
3.7
3.1
4.9
7.9
7.9
8.0
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care 1
Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1 ...,
Personal care services 1
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services
189.9
182.6
188.8
182.4
195.2
206.7
190.4
211.1
191.4
184.7
190.4
184.7
196.3
207.3
192.0
211.5
192.4
185.4
191.5
185.9
197.3
208.3
193.3
212.3
193.3
186.3
192.3
186.2
198.5
209.4
194.4
213.4
9.6
15.8
6.8
5.1
8.5
5.9
7.2
5.8
6.2
1.6
5.1
4.8
5.4
15.0
3.1
17.1
5.7
3.1
8.5
7.8
8.9
5.4
9.8
4.5
7.4
8.4
7.6
8.6
6.9
5.3
8.7
4.4
7.9
8.4
6.0
5.0
6.9
10.3
5.1
11.3
6.5
5.7
8.0
8.2
7.9
5.4
9.2
4.5
Commodity and service group
All items
-
-
-
-
9.5
9.3
9.5
14.4
9.4
11.9
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages,
and apparel1
Durables
196.9
218.8
184.1
183.7
158.1
199.4
222.6
186.0
185.4
158.3
201.7
225.3
188.2
189.2
160.5
204.1
227.2
190.7
193.1
161.0
8.8
11.1
7.4
6.1
1.6
8.6
8.1
8.9
6.5
5.8
11.8
12.8
11.1
9.9
.8
15.4
16.3
15.1
22.1
7.5
8.7
9.6
8.2
6.3
3.6
13.6
14.5
13.1
15.9
4.1
199.5
183.0
202.2
184.7
206.5
185.6
212.3
187.2
8.6
10.5
7.6
8.8
11.6
11.7
28.2
9.5
8.1
9.6
19.6
10.6
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
220.6
170.1
247.1
204.4
247.5
193.0
223.0
170.7
251.3
205.3
249.2
193.7
225.0
171.0
254.5
206.7
250.9
195.0
227.3
171.9
257.9
208.3
252.7
196.5
10.4
7.6
14.7
5.7
7.3
5.8
10.6
7.8
12.4
7.5
11.9
9.4
6.0
6.4
5.4
6.9
10.1
8.3
12.7
4.3
18.7
7.9
8.7
7.5
10.5
7.7
13.5
6.6
9.6
7.6
9.3
5.3
11.8
7.4
9.4
7.9
See footnotes at end of table.
32
Table 8. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Seasonally adjusted U.S. city average, by
expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(1967 = 100)
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
Seasonally adjusted indexes
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Group
Jan.
1979
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Commodity and service group
Special indexes:
All items less food
All items less shelter
All items less mortgage interest costs 1
All items less medical care
200.1
200.5
200.4
203.7
202.2
202.5
202.5
206.2
204.3
204.6
204.5
208.4
206.7
206.8
206.8
210.8
8.8
8.5
10.3
9.6
9.5
7.5
7.0
9.1
9.1
10.2
in
10.0
13.9
13.2
13.4
14.7
9.2
8.0
8.7
9.4
11.4
11.7
10.5
12.3
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel1 ...
Nondurables 1
Services less rent
Services less medical care 1
Energy 1
183.0
181.7
193.9
201.4
229.8
216.8
231.8
184.9
183.4
196.5
204.5
232.6
219.0
235.3
187.0
187.0
200.5
207.6
234.9
220.8
241.7
189.5
190.6
205.8
210.6
237.5
222.9
251.2
7.7
5.9
8.4
11.0
11.0
10.7
12.8
8.7
7.1
7.8
6.3
10.9
11.2
8.2
11.0
9.6
11.0
9.9
6.0
6.9
9.9
15.0
21.1
26.9
19.6
14.1
11.7
37.9
8.2
6.5
8.1
8.7
11.0
11.0
10.5
13.0
15.2
18.7
14.6
9.9
9.3
23.1
All items less energy 1
All items less food and energy1
Commodities less food and energy .
Energy commodities 1
Services less energy
202.9
196.8
178.3
226.9
219.2
205.3
198.5
179.6
231.5
221.6
207.1
200.2
180.7
. 240.0
223.7
209.0
202.1
182.2
253.9
226.0
11.2
10.1
9.4
12.3
10.3
8.5
9.9
6.4
10.1
10.7
8.1
6.6
9.5
16.7
7.0
12.6
11.2
9.0
56.8
13.0
9.8
10.0
7.9
11.2
10.5
10.3
8.9
9.3
35.3
10.0
1
Not seasonally adjusted.
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
33
Table 9. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Food expenditure categories, U.S. city average
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Other
index
base
Unadjusted indexes
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Mar.
1979
Jan. to
Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
225.1
226.7
12.1
0.7
1.7
1.2
0.8
231.1
232.7
12.4
.7
1.8
1.2
.9
230.0
231.4
12.3
.6
1.9
1.1
.9
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
214.1
113.9
115.2
114.4
112.1
113.1
187.6
114.2
112.4
110.6
114.6
112.5
112.4
215.2
114.1
115.5
114.6
112.2
113.8
188.0
114.2
113.2
113.0
114.5
113.1
114.0
10.0
7.5
9.6
9.6
3.2
10.8
12.1
10.8
9.4
10.0
10.9
11.4
9.5
.5
.2
.3
.2
.1
.6
.2
.0
.7
2.2
-.1
.5
1.4
.9
.7
.9
1.2
-.1
1.1
.2
.7
1.3
1.0
1.6
3.5
2.1
.4
.3
.1
.7
-.1
.6
1.0
.6
-.4
.0
1.0
1.7
.0
.6
.2
.3
.2
.1
.6
.2
.0
.7
2.2
-.1
.5
1.4
12/77
112.3
112.9
9.9
.5
.0
1.2
.5
236.9
241.5
243.9
254.2
264.4
279.3
230.1
234.4
233.0
143.1
232.2
229.2
224.1
106.8
280.5
235.8
130.8
231.3
232.7
127.8
118.0
126.7
188.1
187.7
121.6
122.2
292.6
107.9
113.7
182.0
239.4
244.4
247.6
263.9
273.2
286.8
237.2
245.1
247.5
149.1
225.6
223.2
214.1
101.5
280.9
234.3
127.3
236.1
238.9
130.9
119.0
131.2
187.2
187.8
121.0
120.6
292.9
107.9
113.9
179.8
20.6
20.9
23.7
37.1
43.3
46.3
30.6
31.5
28.2
33.8
7.1
-6.5
11.6
4.1
12.4
7.4
14.1
17.1
23.0
19.7
12.8
15.3
11.8
9.6
12.7
14.1
7.8
5.5
9.2
15.9
1.1
1.2
1.5
3.8
3.3
2.7
3.1
4.6
6.2
4.2
-2.8
-2.6
-4.5
-5.0
.1
-.6
-2.7
2.1
2.7
2.4
.8
3.6
-.5
.1
-.5
-1.3
.1
.0
.2
-1.2
3.8
4.2
4.8
6.7
7.7
11.2
6.9
4.7
3.2
5.4
1.8
1.2
6.6
-3.4
2.0
.0
5.3
2.5
3.7
2.5
1.7
2.6
2.7
3.1
3.0
1.8
.8
-.5
1.5
-.8
2.4
2.2
2.8
3.6
3.3
4.3
3.3
4.5
3.1
3.7
.7
-.5
-1.1
1.1
-.5
.0
.3
2.2
3.6
3.2
.9
1.5
2.1
3.2
2.2
.2
.6
.6
.7
11.9
2.1
1.2
1.6
3.8
3.3
2.7
3.1
4.6
6.2
4.2
-1.2
-.8
-4.5
-5.0
.2
-.6
-2.7
2.1
2.7
2.4
.8
3.6
-.5
.1
-.5
-1.3
.1
.0
.2
.0
Food
Food at home
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Meats, poultry, and fish1
Meats
Beef and veal1
Ground beef other than canned 1
Chuck roast1
Round roast1
Round steak1
Sirloin steak1
Other beef and veal 1
Pork
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Bacon
Chops1
Ham other than canned 1
Sausage
Canned ham1
Other pork 1
Other meats1
Frankfurters1
Bologna, liverwurst, and salami1
Other lunchmeats 1
Lamb and organ meats 1
Poultry1
Fresh whole chicken 1
Fresh and frozen chicken parts 1
Other poultry 1
Fish and seafood 1
Canned fish and seafood 1
Fresh and frozen fish and seafood 1
Eggs
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Mar.
1979
Food and beverages
Cereals and bakery products
Cereal and cereal products 1
Flour and prepared flour mixes 1
Cereal 1
Rice, pasta, and cornmeal1
Bakery products 1
White bread '
Other bread 1
Fresh biscuits, rolls, and muffins 1
Fresh cakes and cupcakes 1
Cookies1
Crackers and bread and cracker products 1 ..
Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecake, and donuts 1 ...
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products and
fresh pies, tarts, and turnovers 1
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
34
Table 9. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Food expenditure categories, U.S. city average
—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Dairy products
Fresh milk and cream 1
Fresh whole milk
Other fresh milk and cream 1
Processed dairy products 1
Butter1
:
Cheese 1
Ice cream and related products 1
Other dairy products 1
Fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits
Apples
Bananas1
Oranges
Other fresh fruits 1
Fresh vegetables
Potatoes
Lettuce 1
Tomatoes1
Other fresh vegetables 1
Processed fruits and vegetables
Processed fruits 1
Frozen fruit and fruit juices 1
Fruit juices other than frozen 1
Canned and dried fruits 1
Processed vegetables 1
Frozen vegetables 1
Cut corn and canned beans except lima 1
Other canned and dried vegetables 1
Other foods at home
Sugar and sweets
Candy and chewing gum 1
Sugar and artificial sweeteners 1
Other sweets 1
Fats and oils
Margarine1
Nondairy substitutes and peanut butter1
Other fats, oils, and salad dressings 1
Nonalcoholic beverages 1
Cola drinks, excluding diet cola 1
Carbonated drinks, including diet cola 1
Roasted coffee 1
Freeze dried and instant coffee 1
Other noncarbonated drinks 1
Other prepared foods
Canned and packaged soup 1
Frozen prepared foods 1
Snacks1
Seasonings, olives, pickles, and relish 1
Other condiments 1
Miscellaneous prepared foods 1
Other canned and packaged prepared foods 1
Other
index
base
Unadjusted indexes
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
35
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Mar..
1979
Jan. to
Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
202.3
114.2
187.4
113.3
114.5
196.2
114.6
114.8
111.6
203.0
114.3
187.2
114.1
115.3
199.1
115.4
115.3
112.0
11.8
11.6
11.7
11.5
11.9
15.1
12.3
11.3
9.4
0.3
.1
1.2
1.8
1.4
2.0
.4
1.1
.4
.8
.0
.8
.8
.7
1.0
.9
0.5
.1
.4
.7
.7
225.4
230.9
223.2
213.7
192.3
252.0
115.8
237.9
201.0
293.2
187.7
137.1
221.3
115.9
114.4
113.4
119.8
107.0
106.5
111.0
105.2
224.6
228.5
234.2
219.8
213.7
259.9
121.8
223.4
197.1
196.9
250.4
131.0
222.1
116.8
114.5
115.3
120.2
107.1
106.8
111.4
105.0
7.0
5.8
13.4
3.0
3.6
28.9
15.3
-.4
2.8
-.4
-1.0
4.9
2.9
-.6
-1.7
1.2
-.4
2.2
2.3
5.4
-4.5
1.5
-21.9
-32.8
33.4
-4.4
.4
.8
.1
1.7
.3
.1
.3
.4
-.2
-1.6
-4.0
1.3
-.3
11.1
5.4
5.2
-8.2
-3.8
-32.8
33.4
-4.4
.3
.8
262.2
272.4
115.3
114.8
108.7
219.8
234.6
110.3
113.4
346.9
232.9
111.6
349.8
332.1
111.3
203.0
109.1
113.9
112.4
113.5
111.1
112.4
112.7
263.7
273.6
115.8
115.1
109.4
223.0
235.9
111.2
115.9
347.8
234.1
112.2
344.3
329.4
112.7
204.5
110.3
115.0
113.0
113.4
113.0
112.7
113.6
17.6
2.5
8.3
12.5
7.9
10.9
18.3
4.7
4.1
8.3
3.1
5.9
7.5
9.9
3.7
7.3
8.7
5.6
8.9
10.4
2.1
9.1
7.2
-20.2
-11.2
7.6
9.9
8.7
12.0
10.4
8.9
8.3
9.4
10.8
-.1
.7
.7
1.5
.7
.4
.4
11.1
3.1
5.2
-6.1
-1.9
.6
.4
.4
.3
.6
1.5
.6
.8
2.2
.3
.5
.5
-1.6
-.8
1.3
.7
1.1
1.0
.5
-.1
1.7
.3
.8
-1.2
.8
.5
-.2
.8
1.6
2.5
1.8
6.1
1.0
6.7
.7
-5.9
1.8
-8.2
11.2
.5
.9
1.1
.8
.7
-.1
-.1
.3
-.3
.7
.0
1.1
1.2
.3
1.3
.5
.1
.4
.8
1.0
2.2
-1.4
-1.4
1.5
.8
.9
1.3
1.3
.9
1.0
.6
.7
-14.2
-5.7
.5
.5
.5
.5
.4
.8
.6
-.2
.7
.9
.3
.7
1.3
.3
.5
.4
-.3
1.1
-.4
.0
1.0
-.3
-2.1
-1.0
-.2
.5
.2
.9
.4
.4
.3
.4
.9
1.5
.7
.4
.4
.1
1.7
.3
.1
.3
.4
-.2
.6
.9
.4
.3
.6
1.4
.6
.8
2.2
.3
.5
.5
-1.6
-.8
1.3
.7
1.1
1.0
.5
-.1
1.7
.3
.8
Table 9. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Food expenditure categories, U.S. city average
—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Food away from home
Lunch 1
Dinner1
Other meals and snacks 1
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages at home 1
Beer and ale 1
Whiskey1
Wine 1
Other alcoholic beverages 1
Alcoholic beverages away from home 1
Special indexes:
Domestically produced farm food 1
Selected beef cuts 1
Imported food and fishery products 1
1
Other
index
base
Unadjusted indexes
Apr.
1978
Mar.
1979
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
237.9
116.4
114.6
114.9
240.4
117.6
115.9
116.2
12.6
13.8
11.8
11.9
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.5
1.6
1.3
1.9
1.5
1.9
1.2
1.4
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.1
12/77
12/77
169.6
110.8
166.6
126.1
194.2
103.8
110.0
170.6
111.6
168.0
126.8
194.1
104.6
110.2
7.8
7.9
9.9
4.8
9.2
3.1
7.3
.6
.7
.8
.6
-.1
.8
.2
.8
1.0
1.5
.6
-.1
.3
.9
1.0
1.1
1.6
.2
1.7
.2
1.1
.5
.7
.8
.6
-.1
.8
.2
12/77
221.0
255.6
107.0
222.3
265.6
107.5
14.2
36.9
4.0
.6
3.9
.5
2.5
6.7
.9
1.1
3.5
.3
.6
3.9
.5
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Not seasonally adjusted.
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
36
Jan. to
Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
Table 10. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Food expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted,
U.S. city average
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Other
index
base
Apr.
1979
225.3
227.2
11.1
8.1
12.8
231.2
233.3
11.4
8.1
230.1
232.1
11.5
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
213.0
113.9
115.2
114.4
112.1
113.1
187.6
114.2
112.4
110.6
114.6
112.5
112.4
214.3
114.1
115.5
114.6
112.2
113.8
188.0
114.2
113.2
113.0
114.5
113.1
114.0
12/77
112.3
238.8
241.5
248.1
254.2
264.4
279.3
230.1
234.4
233.0
143.1
236.2
236.3
224.1
106.8
285.6
235.8
130.8
231.3
232.7
127.8
118.0
126.7
188.1
187.7
121.6
122.2
292.6
107.9
113.7
184.4
Food
Food at home
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Meats, poultry, and fish1
Meats
Beef and veal1
Ground beef other than canned 1
Chuck roast1
Round roast1
Round steak1
Sirloin steak1
Other beef and veal 1
Pork
Bacon
Chops 1
Ham other than canned 1
Sausage
Canned ham1
Other pork 1
Other meats1
Frankfurters1
Bologna, liverwurst, and salami1 .
Other lunchmeats 1
Lamb and organ meats 1
Poultry1
Fresh whole chicken 1
Fresh and frozen chicken parts 1
Other poultry 1
Fish and seafood 1
Canned fish and seafood 1
Fresh and frozen fish and seafood 1
Eggs
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
37
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
Food and beverages
Cereals and bakery products
Cereal and cereal products 1
Flour and prepared flour mixes f
Cereal 1
Rice, pasta, and cornmeal1
Bakery products 1
White bread 1
Other bread 1
Fresh biscuits, rolls, and muffins 1
Fresh cakes and cupcakes 1
Cookies1
Crackers and bread and cracker products 1 ...
Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecake, and donuts 1 ....
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products and
fresh pies, tarts, and turnovers 1
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
16.3
9.6
14.5
13.1
16.6
9.8
14.8
7.1
14.2
16.3
9.3
15.2
16.1
15.1
19.5
13.6
12.7
13.1
16.4
15.1
13.4
11.8
9.6
10.6
8.3
9.2
2.6
7.1
5.7
-4.6
6.9
8.2
7.3
10.2
5.9
10.3
15.1
10.2
11.1
7.8
4.7
5.0
8.8
-.4
8.7
13.1
9.6
7.4
6.4
6.2
9.5
2.7
10.2
4.9
13.4
9.0
14.1
5.0
14.8
-2.6
10.0
10.4
25.3
14.9
112.9
12.2
11.8
8.7
243.8
244.4
252.1
263.9
273.2
286.8
237.2
245.1
247.5
149.1
233.3
234.5
214.1
101.5
286.3
234.3
127.3
236.1
238.9
130.9
119.0
131.2
187.2
187.8
121.0
120.6
292.9
107.9
113.9
184.4
7.7
29.3
8.6
-.2
8.9
54.5
53.9
60.4
30.5
36.6
70.6
61.1
-17.8
-45.4
22.5
-5.6
7.7
-6.8
25.4
22.1
32.4
32.6
17.8
6.5
42.8
52.3
46.2
24.3
2.2
7.6
-.8
-6.1
11.2
-4.8
30.1
22.9
34.1
38.1
59.6
53.0
36.5
31.0
12.4
24.6
34.9
48.8
11.5
22.5
44.2
31.8
19.9
12.1
13.2
4.8
13.1
18.7
10.9
6.1
14.3
14.5
13.4
8.2
16.6
17.0
July
1978
Oct.
1978
10.2
11.2
12.5
6.9
-2.1
-7.1
-2.7
-2.6
-13.7
-5.0
13.1
-6.0
10.5
36.6
-4.8
10.7
.7
5.2
3.3
7.0
6.3
3.2
-16.7
-30.4
-20.0
15.9
9.5
5.9
11.6
8.2
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
9.7
6.0
5.4
6.2
3.7
11.6
13.8
13.8
10.1
11.0
9.3
12.4
10.0
10.4
7.8
8.7
9.1
12.6
6.6
10.5
12.5
7.0
12.0
7.9
38.8
8.2
13.6
10.0
21.3
22.8
22.1
12.7
15.4
21.3
23.7
-3.6
-28.3
16.4
13.6
34.4
28.6
38.8
55.0
67.2
75.2
51.4
49.9
35.4
44.8
19.1
21.9
7.0
-4.6
24.5
13.5
15.8
21.0
29.4
20.2
13.7
26.8
14.6
16.8
17.3
8.5
9.7
4.2
13.3
33.2
34.6
43.6
73.9
75.1
100.6
67.8
71.4
63.1
68.3
5.1
-.2
2.7
-25.6
7.5
-2.2
11.8
30.7
48.0
37.9
14.3
35.5
18.3
28.5
20.5
2.7
6.2
.4
10.1
51.5
1.3
1.6
12.4
13.3
16.9
19.1
11.9
4.8
9.0
2.9
8.2
20.0
5.8
6.8
5.2
.8
Table 10. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Food expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted,
U.S. city average—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Dairy products
Fresh milk and cream 1
Fresh whole milk
Other fresh milk and cream 1
Processed dairy products 1
Butter1
Cheese 1
Ice cream and related products 1
Other dairy products !
Fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits
Apples
Bananas1
Oranges
Other fresh fruits 1
Fresh vegetables
Potatoes
Lettuce1
,
Tomatoes1
1
Other fresh vegetables
Processed fruits and vegetables
Processed fruits 1
Frozen fruit and fruit juices !
Fruit juices other than frozen 1
Canned and dried fruits 1
Processed vegetables 1
Frozen vegetables 1
Cut corn and canned beans except lima 1 ...
Other canned and dried vegetables 1
Other foods at home
Sugar and sweets
Candy and chewing gum 1
Sugar and artificial sweeteners 1
Other sweets 1
Fats and oils
Margarine1
Nondairy substitutes and peanut butter1
Other fats, oils, and salad dressings 1
Nonalcoholic beverages 1
Cola drinks, excluding diet cola 1
Carbonated drinks, including diet cola 1
Roasted coffee '
Freeze dried and instant coffee 1
Other noncarbonated drinks 1
:
Other prepared foods
Canned and packaged soup 1
Frozen prepared foods 1
Snacks1
Seasonings, olives, pickles, and relish 1
Other condiments 1
Miscellaneous prepared foods 1
Other canned and packaged prepared foods 1
Other
index
base
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
38
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
202.1
114.2
186.1
113.3
114.5
196.2
114.6
114.8
111.6
203.2
114.3
186.8
114.1
115.3
199.1
115.4
115.3
112.0
12.2
8.5
14.6
7.6
8.8
9.8
5.2
15.1
11.4
8.8
13.7
9.3
14.6
15.3
32.2
16.3
10.1
7.4
14.3
14.8
12.0
12.8
16.3
15.8
19.0
12.2
14.6
12.1
9.6
11.0
11.2
7.6
4.3
9.2
8.0
4.4
10.5
11.0
11.9
11.0
12.0
20.5
10.6
12.5
9.4
13.2
12.2
11.5
12.0
11.9
9.9
14.0
10.1
9.4
223.6
227.5
229.6
224.5
192.3
260.6
115.8
227.9
207.6
293.2
187.7
137.1
220.0
115.9
114.4
113.4
119.8
107.0
106.5
111.0
105.2
220.0
218.5
232.6
223.8
213.7
274.7
121.8
209.2
199.7
196.9
250.4
131.0
220.6
116.8
114.5
115.3
120.2
107.1
106.8
111.4
105.0
24.8
52.8
42.3
67.4
-41.8
16.5
76.4
47.2
98.7
-50.8
-9.4
24.5
12.7
9.6
6.2
10.4
11.9
4.4
4.8
10.5
1.6
9.1
.5
48.1
-32.0
2.9
143.5
42.6
-22.4
-13.0
-26.3
-61.7
-49.0
6.0
7.4
-.4
5.0
17.5
4.3
3.9
6.2
3.6
2.2
-3.8
-35.8
-5.6
-8.9
-31.0
-64.0
41.8
-9.2
767.6
209.1
33.7
9.3
25.0
19.9
16.5
38.8
7.9
7.9
10.9
5.9
-5.6
-15.2
22.0
4.2
111.0
40.8
95.5
-39.2
-28.9
-88.2
78.0
29.9
5.2
9.0
6.9
11.9
7.3
2.3
.0
5.6
1.5
16.7
23.9
45.1
6.7
-22.6
68.4
58.6
6.9
31.5
-39.8
-41.1
-20.3
9.3
8.5
2.8
7.6
14.7
4.3
4.3
8.3
2.6
-1.8
-9.7
-11.5
-.8
38.6
-1.4
-16.1
-7.1
-19.7
1.3
134.5
31.8
7.3
16.7
13.2
14.2
22.1
5.0
3.9
8.2
3.7
261.6
269.2
115.3
114.8
108.7
221.6
234.6
110.3
113.4
346.9
232.9
111.6
349.8
332.1
111.3
202.0
109.1
113.9
112.4
113.5
111.1
112.4
112.7
263.3
271.7
115.8
115.1
109.4
224.6
235.9
111.2
115.9
347.8
234.1
112.2
344.3
329.4
112.7
203.5
110.3
115.0
113.0
113.4
113.0
112.7
113.6
8.0
14.7
15.2
3.7
10.6
16.6
14.1
11.9
23.5
.1
7.3
6.3
-20.2
-15.0
6.7
14.3
4.8
13.5
2.4
5.9
6.7
15.2
12.7
2.6
4.4
4.5
-5.3
5.1
1.9
2.3
10.3
6.7
.1
9.1
7.3
-30.8
-10.7
7.3
5.3
2.8
5.8
6.4
13.1
6.6
4.8
8.2
9.7
7.8
4.1
3.3
5.3
2.9
3.9
9.8
4.9
-9.7
-7.0
6.0
11.4
18.6
15.3
24.5
11.9
7.2
11.1
12.0
6.8
6.7
11.9
7.3
5.7
13.1
3.1
8.3
9.5
4.1
10.4
10.2
-18.7
-12.1
10.6
8.7
9.2
13.6
9.4
5.1
12.6
5.1
10.1
5.2
9.4
9.7
-.9
7.8
9.0
8.0
11.1
14.8
.1
8.2
6.8
-25.7
-12.9
7.0
9.7
3.8
9.6
4.3
9.4
6.8
10.8
10.6
6.7
5.8
10.0
8.5
6.7
8.5
3.2
6.8
6.1
4.0
10.1
7.5
-14.3
-9.6
8.3
10.0
13.8
14.4
16.7
8.4
9.9
8.1
11.1
July
1978
Oct.
1978
7.0
6.5
8.6
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Table 10. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Food expenditure categories, seasonally adjusted,
U.S. city average—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Food away from home
Lunch 1
Dinner1
Other meals and snacks 1
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages at home 1
Beer and ale 1
Whiskey1
Wine 1
Other alcoholic beverages 1
Alcoholic beverages away from home
Special indexes:
Domestically produced farm food 1
Selected beef cuts 1
Imported food and fishery products 1 ....
1
Other
index
Apr.
1979
238.1
116.4
114.6
114.9
240.4
117.6
115.9
116.2
11.3
13.0
10.0
12.5
10.2
10.1
10.2
7.3
12.1
12.7
11.1
9.1
12/77
12/77
169.6
110.8
166.6
126.1
194.2
103.8
110.0
170.4
111.6
168.0
126.8
194.1
104.6
110.2
6.2
4.7
4.5
8.5
5.5
.0
9.7
8.5
9.5
12.5
2.6
13.3
3.2
5.8
12/77
221.0
255.6
107.0
222.3
265.6
107.5
21.7
54.0
.8
.8
-4.9
2.3
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
39
6 months ending in—
3 months ending i n Mar.
1979
Not seasonally adjusted.
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
Jury
1978
Oct.
1978
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
17.1
19.8
15.9
19.2
10.8
11.5
10.1
9.9
14.6
16.2
13.5
14.1
7.3
5.7
6.2
2.9
11.7
4.0
4.6
9.4
11.9
17.1
5.2
6.4
5.1
9.2
7.3
7.1
8.4
5.5
9.3
1.6
7.7
8.4
8.8
11.5
4.1
9.0
4.5
6.9
17.4
38.3
5.9
18.0
73.6
7.0
10.8
21.0
1.6
17.7
54.9
6.4
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Table 11. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Lodging while out of town
Tenants' insurance 1
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Property insurance 1
Property taxes 1
Contracted mortgage interest cost 1
Mortgage interest rates
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
Paint and wallpaper, supplies, tools, and equipment1
Lumber, awnings, glass, and masonry 1
Plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling supplies 1
Miscellaneous supplies and equipment1
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Fuel oil
Other fuels 1 2
Gas (piped) and electricity
Electricity
Utility (piped) gas
Other utilities and public services
Telephone services 1
Local charges 1
Interstate toll calls 1
Intrastate toll calls 1
Water and sewerage maintenance
Household furnishings and operation
Housefumishings
Textile housefumishings
Household linens 1
Curtains, drapes, slipcovers, and sewing materials 1
,
Furniture and bedding
Bedroom furniture 1
Sofas 1
Living room chairs and tables 1
Other furniture 1
Appliances including TV and sound equipment1
Television and sound equipment*
Television 1
Sound equipment1
Household appliances 1
,
Refrigerators and home freezers 1
,
Laundry equipment1
Other household appliances 1
Stoves, dishwashers, vacuums, and sewing machines 1
Office machines, small electric appliances, and
air conditioners 1
Other
index
base
Unadjusted indexes
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
1.0
1.2
.4
.8
.8
.5
1.4
1.3
1.6
1.1
.1
1.9
.7
1.3
1.7
.5
.2
.6
1.2
.8
1.3
1.7
.4
1.6
2.0
1.9
1.9
1.4
3.0
1.8
.6
3.1
2.2
.7
.6
1.0
2.0
.1
.3
1.1
1.0
1.1
.2
.3
.7
.0
1.4
.9
2.0
.8
.1
2.0
1.6
1.1
1.3
.4
-.2
1.0
.7
.8
1.1
1.3
.5
1.1
.9
.5
1.5
1.3
1.9
1.1
.1
1.9
1.1
1.0
1.6
-.1
.2
.6
1.2
.8
6.4
9.1
18.1
22.2
-2.5
6.8
4.8
10.2
.7
-.5
-.7
-.8
.4
4.8
.8
1.1
3.0
3.5
.2
.6
.9
.2
.0
.0
.0
.0
.0
-.2
.8
1.2
2.6
3.2
-.1
.8
.1
.1
.0
-.2
-.1
-.3
-.3
.5
1.0
1.5
4.8
5.5
-.4
.7
.9
.4
-.1
-.2
-.1
-.2
.0
.0
1.0
1.4
3.8
4.2
.2
.7
1.2
.2
.1
.0
.0
.0
.0
-.1
187.3
161.9
174.1
106.3
111.1
175.8
111.2
107.0
104.8
112.7
135.2
103.9
102.3
106.2
154.7
155.2
108.5
108.4
109.5
7.3
6.1
7.9
6.8
9.0
7.3
9.7
4.4
4.0
9.6
5.0
2.7
1.0
4.1
7.1
7.1
6.5
7.5
7.6
.5
.7
-.1
.8
-1.2
1.2
1.4
2.1
.1
1.3
.5
.6
.3
.7
.6
.0
.5
.9
1.0
.4
.4
-1.0
1.0
1.3
.5
.0
-.3
.0
1.0
.5
.1
-.3
.4
.8
1.0
.1
1.0
.9
.7
.4
.7
.5
1.4
2.0
2.6
.6
1.8
1.0
.9
1.4
.4
.3
.4
.3
.5
.6
.8
.3
.2
.8
.8
-1.2
.6
1.4
2.1
.1
1.3
.5
.6
.3
.7
.6
.0
.5
.9
1.0
107.2
7.7
.9
1.1
.4
.9
Apr.
1979
217.5
228.5
171.2
226.3
236.7
106.6
249.2
212.7
289.5
110.9
182.5
130.1
159.2
248.4
269.3
201.5
111.1
110.6
106.7
106.9
219.7
231.2
171.9
228.0
238.7
107.1
252.7
215.4
294.0
112.1
182.6
132.6
160.3
251.7
273.8
202.6
111.3
111.3
108.0
107.8
10.9
13.1
6.5
12.4
15.4
6.0
14.8
12.4
18.5
9.3
-5.2
26.3
12.3
11.1
12.2
8.3
10.2
6.5
8.3
7.1
226.0
263.7
340.0
346.9
99.2
243.6
208.9
284.3
158.9
132.1
100.5
98.3
100.6
241.2
227.8
266.7
350.3
359.1
99.4
245.1
210.7
284.8
158.9
132.1
100.5
98.3
100.6
240.7
12/77
12/77
12/77
186.3
160.8
174.3
105.5
112.4
173.7
109.7
104.8
104.7
111.2
134.5
103.3
102.0
105.5
153.8
155.2
108.0
107.4
108.4
12/77
106.2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
6/78
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
40
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Jan. to
Feb.
Apr.
1978
Mar.
1979
See footnotes at end of table.
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Mar.
1979
Table 11. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average
—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Other
Unadjusted indexes
Group and item
base
Housefurnishings—Continued:
Other household equipment
Floor and window coverings, infants', laundry, cleaning, and
outdoor equipment1
Clocks, lamps, and decor items 1
Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware 1
Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware 1
Housekeeping supplies
Soaps and detergents 1
Other laundry and cleaning products 1
Cleansing and toilet tissue, paper towels and napkins 1
Stationery, stationery supplies, and gift wrap 1
Miscellaneous household products 1
Lawn and garden supplies 1
Housekeeping services
Moving, storage, freight, household laundry, and drycleaning
services 1
Appliance and furniture repair1
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Apparel commodities less footwear
Men's and boys'
Men's 1
Suits, sport coats, and jackets 1
Coats and jackets 1
Furnishings and special clothing 1
Shirts1
Dungarees, jeans, and trousers 1
Boys'1
Coats, jackets, sweaters, and shirts 1
Furnishings1
Suits, trousers, sport coats, and jackets 1
Women's and girls'
Women's1
Coats and jackets 1
Dresses
Separates and sportswear1
Underwear, nightwear, and hosiery 1
Suits1
Girls' 1
Coats, jackets, dresses, and suits 1
Separates and sportswear1
Underwear, nightwear, hosiery, and accessories 1
Infants' and toddlers'
Other apparel commodities
Sewing materials and notions 1
Jewelry and luggage 1
,
Footwear
1
Men's
Boys' and girls'1
Women's 1
Apparel services 1
Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated 1 ....
Other apparel services 1
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Mar.
1979
Jan. to
Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
12/77
107.7
108.5
5.8
0.7
1.0
0.4
0.7
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
103.5
105.8
110.7
107.6
218.1
209.0
109.1
115.2
106.1
109.0
110.0
241.6
257.2
103.9
106.6
110.8
109.4
218.1
209.6
108.9
116.2
106.4
109.9
106.8
243.1
257.2
2.9
5.9
5.2
.6
1.1
1.1
.4
.9
.7
.4
.8
.1
6.6
12.6
3.7
6.6
5.3
10.6
14.0
.4
.8
.1
1.7
.0
.3
-.2
.9
.3
.8
-2.9
.6
.0
1.1
.6
.4
.7
1.5
.7
.2
.9
.3
.0
-.3
.8
.3
.9
1.7
-.1
.3
-.2
1.0
.7
.7
1.7
.5
.0
.9
.3
.8
-2.9
.7
.0
111.7
106.7
112.6
107.1
8.8
5.3
.8
.4
1.5
.7
.1
.5
.8
.4
164.2
159.3
157.3
159.4
101.2
96.3
99.0
104.2
165.4
160.4
4.6
3.9
3.1
2.2
1.5
-4.0
1.9
4.4
2.9
2.7
4.7
3.8
6.1
4.9
2.6
2.9
8.1
1.0
.7
4.4
1.3
1.9
3.6
-.6
3.4
3.2
7.2
.9
9.8
8.1
9.1
8.6
6.8
10.6
12.0
8.5
.7
.7
.4
.4
.2
.4
-.9
.5
.6
.2
1.1
3.1
.0
.2
.6
.3
-.1
.2
.1
.2
-.8
-.1
-1.1
-.6
.0
1.1
-.3
-.5
-1.7
-.4
.4
.5
.9
2.7
-.4
.7
.7
.5
1.3
1.4
1.4
.6
1.0
.4
.3
.1
.1
.2
.4
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
104.4
101.7
100.4
95.0
105.5
102.6
151.2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
101.8
175.5
158.7
98.6
104.8
97.5
95.3
95.2
91.4
102.5
217.7
168.9
101.4
112.8
170.4
109.2
106.4
105.0
199.0
115.8
109.6
See footnotes at end of table.
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
41
158.0
160.1
101.4
96.7
98.1
104.7
105.0
101.9
101.5
97.9
105.5
102.8
152.1
102.1
175.3
160.8
98.9
105.5
95.6
97.4
98.7
92.8
103.3
222.0
167.8
99.0
112.8
174.2
111.1
109.3
107.3
201.1
117.5
110.1
8.3
7.3
7.9
1.3
.3
.7
-1.9
2.2
3.7
1.5
.8
2.0
-.7
-2.4
.0
2.2
-1.9
-1.3
-3.1
-.5
.2
1.7
2.7
2.2
1.8
1.5
1.4
-.3
.0
-.1
-.1
1.1
1.5
.5
1.4
1.6
1.0
.8
1.2
.1
1.8
1.3
1.4
4.1
.3
-.1
2.3
2.4
7.3
-.1
2.0
.7
6.6
2.0
4.7
-.4
2.0
.9
.8
1.2
.7
1.2
2.3
.6
1.5
1.1
1.4
.6
-.9
.5
.6
.2
1.1
3.1
.0
.2
.2
.3
-.1
1.3
.3
.7
-1.9
2.2
3.7
1.5
.8
1.2
-.8
-2.4
.0
1.8
1.7
2.7
2.2
1.1
1.5
.5
Table 11. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average
—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Transportation
Private
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline
Automobile maintenance and repair
Bodywork 1
Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical
repair1
Maintenance and servicing 1
Power plant repair1
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities
Motor oil, coolant, and other products 1
Automobile parts and equipment1
Tires 1
Other parts and equipment1
Other private transportation services
Automobile insurance 1
Automobile finance charges 1
Automobile rental, registration, and other fees 1
State registration
Drivers' license 1
Automobile inspection 1
Other automobile-related fees 1
Public transportation
Airline fare 1
Intercity bus fare 1
Intracity mass transit1
Taxi fare 1
Intercity train fare 1
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Prescription drugs 1
Anti-infective drugs 1
Tranquilizers and sedatives 1
Circulatories and diuretics 1
Hormones, diabetic drugs, biologicals, and prescription medical
supplies 1
Pain and symptom control drugs 1
Supplements, cough and cold preparations, and respiratory
agents 1
Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies 1
Eyeglasses 1
Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs 1
Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies 1
Medical care services
Professional services 1
Physicians' services 1
Dental services 1
Other professional services 1
Other medical care services
Hospital and other medical services 1
Hospital room 1
Other hospital and medical care services 1
Other
index
base
Unadjusted indexes
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
2.5
2.6
.9
2.4
6.4
.8
.4
1.1
1.1
1.3
.8
2.1
.9
1.5
1.2
1.2
.7
-.3
3.8
.9
1.0
2.0
2.0
1.3
-.5
6.0
1.0
.4
9.5
10.5
9.2
6.8
8.3
6.2
8.5
7.9
10.3
6.5
4.1
12.6
5.1
.8
3.1
1.2
13.0
3.4
.2
4.2
4.4
8.2
7.4
.8
1.1
.7
.8
.8
-.1
.9
1.2
.4
.8
.5
1.3
.8
.1
.0
.0
1.9
.8
.4
.5
.7
2.4
1.5
1.2
.8
1.2
.4
1.4
.9
1.3
.9
2.1
.2
.1
1.1
.5
.3
.0
1.3
1.0
.7
.7
1.0
-.1
.1
-.1
.9
1.5
.7
.5
-.4
.6
-.2
-.5
.7
.8
.6
.6
.1
-.2
.0
.0
.4
.2
.3
.3
.2
1.1
4.8
.8
1.1
.7
.7
1.2
-.1
.9
1.2
A
.6
.5
1.3
.8
-.1
.0
.0
1.9
1.2
.4
.5
.7
2.4
1.5
235.2
152.5
140.8
111.0
113.1
108.5
9.1
7.2
7.7
7.0
8.5
6.5
.6
.5
.6
.5
.3
.7
.5
.7
.6
.8
.3
.7
.6
.7
.6
.0
.6
1.2
.7
.3
.6
.5
.3
.3
115.5
111.1
117.3
112.0
9.9
8.1
1.6
.8
1.0
.5
.7
.7
1.6
.8
109.1
109.0
106.1
168.5
108.1
251.3
222.7
238.2
212.2
108.8
286.1
113.7
358.5
112.7
109.6
109.6
106.5
169.4
108.7
252.9
224.2
240.0
213.7
109.1
287.8
114.3
360.2
113.4
6.7
6.8
4.7
8.0
5.6
9.5
8.9
9.3
9.0
7.3
10.1
10.3
11.7
9.2
.5
.6
.4
.5
.6
.6
.7
.8
.7
.3
.6
.5
.5
.6
.8
.7
.5
1.0
.6
.7
.7
1.1
.6
.0
.6
1.0
.8
1.1
.6
.6
.6
.7
.7
.7
.8
.8
.6
1.1
.6
.4
.5
.4
.5
.6
.4
.5
.6
.7
.7
.8
.7
.3
.8
.5
.5
.6
Apr.
1979
198.7
198.5
162.4
195.4
221.2
236.8
114.0
203.7
203.7
163.9
200.0
235.4
238.7
114.4
12.4
12.9
8.4
12.8
23.8
10.0
11.2
113.9
111.8
111.8
193.9
170.0
107.4
110.3
151.3
112.2
202.2
223.5
112.0
105.6
143.7
104.3
112.8
112.7
192.1
191.4
247.3
186.6
215.6
201.9
114.8
113.0
112.6
195.5
171.4
107.3
111.3
153.1
112.6
203.8
224.7
113.5
106.4
143.9
104.3
112.8
114.8
193.6
192.1
248.5
187.9
220.7
205.0
12/77
12/77
12/77
233.7
151.7
139.9
110.5
112.8
108.2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
42
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Jan. to
Feb.
Mar.
1979
See footnotes at end of table.
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Apr.
1978
Mar.
1979
Table 11. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average
—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Group and item
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Reading materials 1
Newspapers 1
Magazines, periodicals, and books 1
Sporting goods and equipment1
Sport vehicles 1
Indoor and warm weather sport equipment1
Bicycles 1
Other sporting goods and equipment1
Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment1
Toys, hobbies, and music equipment1
Photographic supplies and equipmentf
Pet supplies and expense 1
Entertainment services
Fees for participant sports 1
Admissions1
Other entertainment services 1
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Cigarettes1
Other tobacco products and smoking accessories 1
Personal care 1
Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1
Products for the hair, hairpieces, and wigs 1
Dental and shaving products 1
Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye
makeup implements 1
Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances 1 .
Personal care services 1
Beauty parlor services for females 1
Haircuts and other barber shop services for males 1
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services
Tuition and other school fees 1
College tuition 1
Elementary and high school tuition 1
Personal expenses 1
Other
index
base
Unadjusted indexes
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Special indexes:
Gasoline, motor oil, coolant and other products 1
Insurance and finance 1
Utilities and public transportation 1
Housekeeping and home maintenance services 1
Not seasonally adjusted.
Indexes were formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
Unadjusted
percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Seasonally adjusted
percent change from—
Jan. to
Feb.
Feb. to
Mar.
Mar. to
Apr.
0.2
.6
.9
1.1
.3
.2
.7
.4
-.1
-.6
.5
-.5
0.9
1.0
1.4
.6
2.4
.5
.3
.9
1.0
.0
1.2
1.9
.2
.4
.7
.9
.2
.9
0.5
.4
.8
.9
.6
1.0
1.4
-.2
.4
.3
.4
.6
.4
.2
.9
1.0
1.0
1.0
.3
.2
.1
.6
.4
.2
.0
.4
.8
1.2
1.3
.8
.8
1.3
1.2
1.5
.5
.4
.2
.7
.6
.6
-.4
.6
.5
.5
.1
.6
.4
.2
.0
.4
8.3
7.2
7.4
7.4
7.6
7.8
7.2
7.9
7.7
7.9
7.0
8.4
.6
-.4
.6
.6
.6
.1
.1
.1
.1
.1
.0
.5
1.7
.4
.6
.7
.3
.3
.8
.2
.1
.1
.0
.6
1.3
1.1
.5
.4
.8
.5
.7
.4
.1
.1
.0
.5
.6
-.4
.6
.6
.6
.5
.6
.5
.1
.1
.0
.5
23.5
14.8
4.4
11.6
6.3
1.3
.4
1.3
1.9
2.0
3.5
1.3
.6
1.0
6.3
1.3
.4
1.3
Apr.
1978
Mar.
1979
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
184.0
184.4
108.3
209.3
110.9
104.4
104.2
103.1
156.5
103.8
107.3
107.7
105.8
107.3
184.3
108.3
111.7
107.3
185.5
185.7
109.2
211.1
111.6
105.4
105.7
102.9
157.2
104.1
107.7
108.4
106.2
107.5
186.1
109.4
112.8
108.4
5.8
5.5
7.1
6.4
7.8
5.6
6.8
3.1
5.2
3.3
4.6
4.2
4.1
5.7
6.4
5.1
8.6
6.2
0.8
.7
.8
.9
.6
1.0
1.4
-.2
.4
.3
.4
.6
.4
.2
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
192.6
185.8
188.6
108.1
191.5
185.9
105.3
109.3
193.1
186.1
188.8
108.8
192.3
186.2
105.3
109.7
7.2
7.0
7.1
5.9
7.0
6.6
4.9
5.6
107.9
110.1
197.3
199.6
109.3
208.6
194.1
212.5
108.5
108.8
107.4
110.6
108.5
109.7
198.5
200.8
110.0
208.8
194.2
212.8
108.6
108.9
107.4
111.1
219.2
257.1
205.3
262.7
233.0
260.5
206.2
266.0
.3
.2
1.1
-.9
.7
NA
.4
.5
"* Data not adequate for publication.
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
43
Table 12. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Nonfood expenditure categories, seasonally
adjusted, U.S. city average
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Lodging while out of town
Tenants' insurance 1
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Property insurance 1
Property taxes 1
Contracted mortgage interest cost 1
Mortgage interest rates
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
Paint and wallpaper, supplies, tools, and equipment1
Lumber, awnings, glass, and masonry 1
Plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling supplies 1 ..
Miscellaneous supplies and equipment1
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Fuel oil
Other fuels 1 2
Gas (piped) and electricity
Electricity
Utility (piped) gas
Other utilities and public services
Telephone services 1
Local charges 1
Interstate toll calls 1
Intrastate toll calls 1
Water and sewerage maintenance
Household furnishings and operation
Housefurnishings
Textile housefurnishings
Household linens 1
Curtains, drapes, slipcovers, and sewing materials 1 ....
Furniture and bedding
Bedroom furniture *
Sofas 1
Living room chairs and tables 1
Other furniture 1
Other
index
base
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
6/78
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
217.5
228.8
171.0
226.3
236.7
106.6
249.7
212.9
290.1
110.9
182.5
130.1
160.2
249.6
270.7
202.3
111.1
110.6
106.7
106.9
219.9
231.8
171.9
228.7
238.9
107.1
253.4
215.6
295.5
112.1
182.6
132.6
161.9
252.2
274.9
202.0
111.3
111.3
108.0
107.8
11.1
12.5
7.6
9.4
13.8
2.0
14.1
10.8
18.9
12.2
1.5
26.7
10.7
9.7
13.0
2.4
2.0
3.1
4.9
7.8
11.3
14.2
7.8
9.8
10.3
8.1
15.6
14.8
19.1
2.7
5.5
29.3
8.4
9.6
6.5
17.2
19.4
12.3
12.9
4.8
7.1
8.5
6.4
18.2
22.3
4.3
8.9
8.9
6.5
6.9
-26.8
17.9
9.6
12.9
14.6
8.7
11.8
3.7
6.7
4.3
14.5
17.6
4.3
12.4
15.4
9.9
21.0
15.2
31.0
15.6
2.9
31.6
21.2
11.9
14.9
5.3
8.3
7.1
9.0
11.5
11.2
13.3
7.7
9.6
12.0
5.0
14.8
12.8
19.0
7.3
3.5
28.0
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.5
10.4
7.6
8.8
6.3
10.7
13.0
5.3
15.3
18.8
7.1
14.8
12.0
18.1
11.2
-13.2
24.6
15.3
12.4
14.8
7.0
10.0
5.4
7.8
7.9
225.1
262.2
336.0
342.8
99.2
242.6
208.5
282.0
158.9
132.1
100.5
98.3
100.6
240.2
227.3
265.8
348.6
357.3
99.4
244.4
211.1
282.5
159.1
132.1
100.5
98.3
100.6
240.0
8.9
11.8
3.0
4.2
-9.1
14.2
14.2
10.2
2.8
.3
.8
.0
-.8
11.7
5.2
8.1
8.5
11.0
-2.8
7.8
-1.9
24.1
.0
.3
.4
.4
.8
.7
.0
.0
12.7
16.2
3.7
-3.3
-1.5
4.7
.3
-1.5
-3.1
-1.6
2.8
5.4
11.7
17.7
54.8
65.7
-1.2
9.3
9.4
2.7
.0
-1.2
-.8
-2.0
-1.2
1.9
7.0
9.9
5.7
7.5
-6.0
10.9
5.8
17.0
1.4
.3
.6
.2
.0
6.0
5.7
8.5
32.1
38.8
1.2
2.8
3.8
3.7
.1
-1.3
-2.0
-1.8
.8
3.6
186.2
160.8
172.2
105.5
112.4
174.0
109.7
104.8
104.7
111.2
186.9
161.6
173.6
106.3
111.1
175.1
111.2
107.0
104.8
112.7
7.3
4.5
5.3
-5.9
3.6
5.2
8.1
1.6
-3.5
5.2
7.4
6.7
10.5
22.5
14.8
9.0
10.0
3.9
12.1
10.4
8.2
6.8
11.5
-2.7
6.5
7.5
7.4
.8
3.9
7.3
6.0
6.4
4.7
16.1
11.6
7.4
13.2
11.6
3.9
16.0
7.4
5.6
7.9
7.4
9.0
7.1
9.1
2.8
4.0
7.7
7.1
6.6
8.1
6.3
9.0
7.5
10.3
6.1
3.9
11.6
See footnotes at end of table.
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
44
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Table 12. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Nonfood expenditure categories, seasonally
adjusted, U.S. city average—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Housefurnishings—Continued:
Appliances including TV and sound equipment
Television and sound equipment1
Television1
Sound equipment1
Household appliances 1
Refrigerators and home freezers 1
Laundry equipment1
Other household appliances 1
Stoves, dishwashers, vacuums, and sewing machines 1 ...
Office machines, small electric appliances, and
air conditioners 1
Other household equipment1
Floor and window coverings, infants', laundry, cleaning, and
outdoor equipment1
Clocks, lamps, and decor items 1
Tableware, serving pieces, and nonelectric kitchenware 1
Lawn equipment, power tools, and other hardware 1
Housekeeping supplies
Soaps and detergents 1
Other laundry and cleaning products 1
Cleansing and toilet tissue, paper towels and napkins 1
Stationery, stationery supplies, and gift wrap 1
Miscellaneous household products 1
Lawn and garden supplies 1
....
Housekeeping services
Moving, storage, freight, household laundry, and drycleaning
services 1
Appliance and furniture repair1
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Apparel commodities less footwear
Men's and boys'
Men's 1
Suits, sport coats, and jackets 1
Coats and jackets 1
Furnishings and special clothing 1
Shirts1
Dungarees, jeans, and trousers 1
Boys'1
Coats, jackets, sweaters, and shirts *
Furnishings1
Suits, trousers, sport coats, and jackets 1
Women's and girls'
Women's 1
Coats and jackets 1
Dresses
Separates and sportswear1
Underwear, nightwear, and hosiery 1
Suits1
Girls' 1
Coats, jackets, dresses, and suits 1
Separates and sportswear1
Underwear, nightwear, hosiery, and accessories 1
Other
index
base
Apr.
1979
135.2
103.9
102.3
106.2
154.7
155.2
108.5
108.4
109.5
4.4
.4
-2.3
3.2
8.3
6.0
1.6
2.0
1.6
9.6
12/77
12/77
12/77
134.5
103.3
102.0
105.5
153.8
155.2
108.0
107.4
108.4
12.1
6.8
7.3
3.6
11.8
6.3
12/77
12/77
106.2
107.7
107.2
108.5
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
103.5
105.8
110.7
107.6
217.9
209.0
109.1
115.2
106.1
109.0
110.0
241.1
257.2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
10.1
13.1
3.7
4.8
2.8
6.3
3.2
-1.6
7.0
3.5
5.0
5.8
3.9
1.6
5.5
7.6
6.7
5.7
9.4
8.9
5.2
1.0
-.2
2.4
8.9
11.9
6.6
8.7
8.2
4.7
4.4
2.2
5.9
5.4
2.5
6.4
6.4
6.9
12.2
4.0
6.8
1.2
1.9
9.2
10.3
8.9
9.5
2.6
6.0
9.1
103.9
106.6
110.8
109.4
217.7
209.6
108.9
116.2
106.4
109.9
106.8
242.9
257.2
-4.3
10.7
2.3
7.7
7.1
7.0
3.2
18.2
2.8
4.7
2.4
15.8
68.9
1.6
.8
-2.2
6.4
6.8
7.7
11.7
8.0
-.4
5.9
-3.5
9.1
1.2
13.6
8.7
10.3
13.3
5.6
11.2
8.0
-1.4
5.6
.0
7.1
6.9
7.3
7.4
13.0
1.2
5.3
-.6
7.3
6.1
111.7
106.7
112.6
107.1
165.2
160.5
158.6
159.7
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
101.2
96.3
99.0
104.2
104.4
101.7
100.4
95.0
105.5
5.8
10.2
10.5
5.3
3.9
5.7
14.2
6.7
7.2
10.7
9.6
7.8
8.5
5.7
-1.5
6.3
.0
13.3
30.0
9.6
2.8
7.4
6.0
8.0
6.3
10.2
6.2
8.5
4.4
9.1
6.3
165.9
161.0
158.8
2.3
1.6
.8
6.0
.0
-14.3
1.7
.8
.0
3.3
-5.4
-12.2
98.1
16.7
2.0
2.8
1.6
4.2
-3.8
7.4
8.9
-5.0
-5.1
8.4
.5
8.4
7.5
7.1
-.2
4.5
.4
-1.2
2.3
14.5
4.9
8.3
23.3
-.4
2.0
4.3
3.6
3.0
3.0
3.6
-1.8
11.7
5.7
5.0
4.1
3.5
159.9
101.4
96.7
6.4
5.8
5.3
.0
7.4
2.8
7.6
8.1
4.9
4.7
12.3
1.5
7.2
3.9
104.7
105.0
101.9
101.5
153.8
101.8
102.1
175.5
175.3
160.5
45
Jan.
1979
10.8
.0
153.5
102.5
Oct.
1978
12.2
6.3
7.9
11.6
8.1
.0
102.6
98.6
104.8
97.5
95.3
95.2
91.4
July
1978
5.9
8.6
26.4
9.9
.0
97.9
105.5
102.8
158.5
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
See footnotes at end of table.
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
98.9
105.5
95.6
97.4
98.7
92.8
103.3
-9.0
4.0
-23.4
-3.7
-5.7
-4.2
.4
12.5
7.0
9.4
-.4
8.7
8.4
9.8
7.7
7.4
-12.7
3.9
-4.2
-3.9
-1.6
-10.8
10.1
1.6
-3.9
8.4
21.1
18.8
-15.4
-28.0
16.0
-13.5
19.2
4.0
62.5
30.4
24.6
54.4
-15.7
1.2
-30.6
-21.7
-25.7
-28.5
-2.0
6.1
15.4
47.0
3.3
1.2
5.1
6.3
13.5
8.0
12.6
8.4
21.8
9.6
31.9
4.1
4.0
11.5
12.1
-7.8
9.4
21.6
3.2
8.4
1.5
-.6
-6.1
-7.1
3.1
4.7
.4
3.2
1.8
-1.2
2.9
-5.5
-2.6
4.7
-8.1
-7.4
-1.0
-18.8
3.6
Table 12. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers:
adjusted, U.S. city average—Continued
Nonfood expenditure categories, seasonally
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Apparel commodities less footwear—Continued
Infants and toddlers
Other apparel commodities
Sewing materials and notions 1
Footwear
Men's 1
Boys1 and girls'1
Women's1
Apparel services 1
Laundry and dry cleaning other than coin operated 1
Other apparel services 1
Transportation
Private
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline
Automobile maintenance and repair
Body work 1
v
Automobile drive train, brake, and miscellaneous mechanical
1
repair
Maintenance and servicing 1
Power plant repair1
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities
Motor oil, coolant, and other products '
Automobile parts and equipment1
Tires 1
Other parts and equipment1
Other private transportation services
Automobile insurance 1
Automobile finance charges 1
Automobile rental, registration, and other fees 1
State registration
Drivers' license 1
Automobile inspection 1
Other automobile-related fees 1
Public transportation
Airline fare 1
Intercity bus fare '
Intracity mass transit1
Taxi fare 1
Intercity train fare f
Other
index
base
3 months ending in—
6 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
12/77
12/77
219.2
169.4
101.4
112.8
170.6
109.2
106.4
105.0
199.0
115.8
109.6
221.8
168.1
99.0
112.8
173.7
111.1
109.3
107.3
201.1
117.5
110.1
1.5
7.6
-3.2
13.9
6.1
2.4
8.6
-3.5
7.0
5.8
9.0
3.4
9.9
7.2
13.0
8.6
13.1
7.6
18.4
12.0
13.4
10.0
-1.8
3.2
-1.2
3.7
6.4
4.2
5.1
-1.5
8.5
9.8
6.2
9.8
7.7
1.2
9.0
11.6
17.5
13.5
15.5
15.2
19.4
8.8
2.4
8.7
1.8
13.5
7.4
7.6
8.1
6.9
9.5
9.6
9.5
3.8
5.4
.0
6.3
9.0
10.7
9.2
6.7
11.8
14.5
7.5
12/77
200.7
200.6
161.8
204.0
224.3
235.9
114.0
204.7
204.7
163.9
203.0
237.8
238.2
114.4
8.6
9.1
11.0
16.2
4.7
9.8
13.9
8.2
8.2
-.8
12.5
14.8
10.7
7.7
15.2
15.7
10.2
23.7
22.8
8.0
11.1
18.5
19.0
13.8
-.2
59.5
11.7
12.0
8.4
8.7
5.0
14.4
9.6
10.2
10.8
16.8
17.3
12.0
11.1
40.0
9.8
11.6
113.9
111.8
111.8
193.1
169.3
107.4
110.3
151.3
112.2
201.4
223.5
112.0
105.6
143.1
104.3
112.8
112.7
191.9
191.4
247.3
186.6
215.6
201.9
114.8
113.0
112.6
194.5
171.4
107.3
111.3
153.1
112.6
202.6
224.7
113.5
106.4
143.0
104.3
112.8
114.8
194.2
192.1
248.5
187.9
220.7
205.0
8.3
7.6
5.9
5.8
9.7
4.8
8.0
8.1
8.9
5.1
-1.3
7.8
2.4
2.3
9.4
-.7
4.8
.9
-4.3
5.0
3.8
5.6
18.1
8.5
11.6
10.7
6.2
.0
10.6
3.1
.0
10.8
7.5
7.1
7.6
6.8
4.6
1.6
-1.8
16.9
1.9
-1.1
4.5
8.4
8.4
-7.8
9.5
8.1
9.3
8.6
14.6
3.9
14.8
17.6
8.1
7.1
5.8
22.8
5.9
-3.8
1.5
2.2
17.1
2.3
.6
.0
2.2
4.0
-4.2
12.0
14.7
11.0
6.6
9.4
5.8
8.3
6.5
13.5
6.1
5.1
12.9
5.4
.0
.0
5.1
13.6
8.5
5.8
7.4
3.5
15.3
27.8
8.4
9.6
8.3
6.0
4.7
7.7
5.5
4.0
9.8
6.3
2.8
7.7
4.6
3.4
5.4
-1.3
10.7
1.4
-2.7
4.8
6.1
7.0
4.3
10.7
11.3
10.1
7.6
11.9
4.8
11.5
11.9
10.7
6.6
5.5
17.7
5.7
-1.9
.8
3.6
15.3
5.4
3.2
3.6
2.8
9.5
10.6
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
46
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
Table 12. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Nonfood expenditure categories, seasonally
adjusted, U.S. city average—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Prescription drugs 1
Anti-infective drugs '
Tranquilizers and sedatives 1
Circulatories and diuretics 1
Hormones, diabetic drugs, biologicals, and prescription medical
supplies 1
Pain and symptom control drugs 1
Supplements, cough and cold preparations, and respiratory
agents 1
Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies 1
Eyeglasses 1
Internal and respiratory over-the-counter drugs 1
Nonprescription medical equipment and supplies 1
Medical care services
Professional services 1
Physicians' services 1
Dental services 1
Other professional services 1
Other medical care services
Hospital and other medical services 1
Hospital room 1
Other hospital and medical care services 1
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Reading materials 1
Newspapers 1
Magazines, periodicals, and books 1
Sporting goods and equipment1
Sport vehicles *
Indoor and warm weather sport equipment1 .
Bicycles 1
Other sporting goods and equipment1
Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment1
Toys, hobbies, and music equipment1
Photographic supplies and equipment1
Pet supplies and expense 1
Entertainment services
Fees for participant sports 1
Admissions 1
Other entertainment services 1
Other
index
base
Apr.
1979
12/77
12/77
12/77
233.4
151.7
139.9
110.5
112.8
108.2
235.0
152.2
140.8
111.0
113.1
108.5
7.4
6.6
5.6
4.3
4.3
6.8
11.0
7.1
6.8
6.2
5.0
7.9
12/77
12/77
115.5
111.1
117.3
112.0
7.7
5.1
12/77
12/77
12/77
109.1
109.0
106.1
168.5
108.1
250.9
222.7
238.2
212.2
108.8
285.2
113.7
358.5
112.7
109.6
109.6
106.5
169.4
108.7
252.7
224.2
240.0
213.7
109.1
287.5
114.3
360.2
113.4
6.8
7.2
3.6
7.9
8.4
7.3
6.8
7.7
5.2
7.3
8.0
9.2
10.7
7.9
184.3
184.8
108.3
209.3
110.9
104.4
104.2
103.1
156.5
103.8
107.3
107.7
105.8
107.3
184.3
108.3
111.7
107.3
185.3
185.5
109.2
211.1
111.6
105.4
105.7
102.9
157.2
104.1
107.7
108.4
106.2
107.5
185.9
109.4
112.8
108.4
2.1
1.4
2.0
3.1
.4
2.4
3.7
2.0
3.5
-2.4
1.2
-1.5
4.8
4.4
3.2
-1.1
12.1
-.8
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
See footnotes at end of table.
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
47
July
1978
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
Apr.
1979
18.4
2.3
8.2
6.3
8.1
4.4
7.0
8.9
9.2
6.9
6.2
5.3
4.7
7.4
9.0
7.5
9.3
8.8
12.6
5.6
11.5
6.2
7.0
13.0
13.7
8.3
9.6
5.7
10.3
10.6
5.5
5.1
3.6
6.7
2.7
6.6
7.0
5.9
8.0
8.0
5.8
9.2
7.3
8.7
9.2
11.2
7.9
5.7
8.0
7.7
7.2
8.5
6.1
7.3
7.5
5.9
8.8
5.8
9.4
9.5
10.4
9.2
6.3
9.1
9.4
9.8
9.2
Oct.
1978
11.9
10.1
8.7
Jan.
1979
9.8
8.7
10.5
13.4
8.4
4.2
10.1
12.4
9.2
9.7
9.6
10.6
7.0
13.9
13.5
10.3
11.0
16.4
10.6
12.5
9.9
5.3
4.8
6.0
3.7
9.6
2.8
1.6
4.9
5.1
4.5
3.1
-1.5
4.7
10.5
6.5
10.4
3.8
4.0
9.3
8.8
10.4
8.4
13.0
8.6
NA
.4
2.1
5.6
6.3
9.2
1.9
4.2
10.0
6.2
11.6
16.0
6.5
7.0
10.1
10.7
8.7
8.8
NA
5.2
10.0
5.6
7.8
11.5
5.1
3.8
6.0
5.3
7.0
6.1
6.1
3.6
7.3
5.5
9.6
8.4
8.2
8.8
8.2
10.9
11.3
13.5
9.3
3.7
3.1
4.0
3.4
4.9
2.6
2.6
3.4
4.3
1.0
2.1
-1.5
4.8
7.4
4.9
4.5
7.8
1.6
7.9
7.9
10.3
9.5
10.8
8.7
11.1
2.8
6.0
5.6
7.0
10.3
3.5
4.0
8.0
5.7
9.3
11.0
Table 12. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Nonfood expenditure categories, seasonally
adjusted, U.S. city average—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Seasonally
adjusted
indexes
Group and item
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Cigarettes1
Other tobacco products and smoking accessories 1
Personal care 1
Toilet goods and personal care appliances 1
Products for the hair, hairpieces, and wigs 1
Dental and shaving products 1
Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations, manicure and eye
makeup implements 1
Other toilet goods and small personal care appliances 1 .
Personal care services 1
Beauty parlor services for females 1
Haircuts and other barber shop services for males 1
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services
Tuition and other school fees 1
College tuition 1
Elementary and high school tuition t
Personal expenses 1
Other
index
base
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Special indexes:
Gasoline, motor oil, coolant and other products 1
Insurance and finance 1
Utilities and public transportation f
Housekeeping and home maintenance services 1
Not seasonally adjusted.
Indexes were formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
Seasonally adjusted annual rate
percent change for—
6 months ending in—
3 months ending in—
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
192.4
185.4
188.6
108.1
191.5
185.9
105.3
109.3
193.3
186.3
188.8
108.8
192.3
186.2
105.3
109.7
9.6
15.8
16.1
7.2
6.8
5.1
5.3
.8
6.2
1.6
1.1
3.1
5.1
4.8
1.2
7.1
5.7
3.1
5.1
4.6
8.5
7.8
9.7
4.2
7.4
8.4
6.6
8.9
7.6
8.6
3.5
10.5
7.9
8.4
8.3
5.1
6.0
5.0
3.9
6.5
5.7
5.9
6.8
8.0
8.2
6.6
7.3
107.9
110.1
197.3
199.6
109.3
208.3
193.3
212.3
108.5
108.8
107.4
110.6
108.5
109.7
198.5
200.8
110.0
209.4
194.4
213.4
108.6
108.9
107.4
111.1
6.1
7.2
8.5
8.8
8.5
5.9
7.2
5.8
.0
.4
.0
9.3
8.1
3.1
5.4
4.7
6.7
15.0
3.1
17.1
33.3
33.7
30.9
10.7
3.9
14.5
8.9
9.2
8.2
5.4
9.8
4.5
.0
.0
.0
6.9
15.3
4.5
6.9
6.9
7.2
5.3
8.7
4.4
1.1
1.1
.0
6.8
7.1
5.1
6.9
6.7
7.6
10.3
5.1
11.3
15.4
15.8
14.4
10.0
9.5
9.4
7.9
8.0
7.7
5.4
9.2
4.5
.6
.6
.0
6.8
219.2
257.1
205.3
262.7
233.0
260.5
206.2
266.0
15.2
14.1
8.1
16.2
10.6
17.8
3.6
8.3
15.4
7.9
.0
10.5
58.1
19.8
5.8
11.4
12.9
15.9
5.9
12.2
35.0
13.7
2.9
11.0
July
1978
Oct.
1978
Jan.
1979
Apr.
1979
Oct.
1978
3.2
Apr.
1979
" Data not adequate for publication.
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
48
Table 13. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Selected areas, all Items Index
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area, region, and population size class
rncing
schedule1
Other
index
base
Percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Indexes
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Percent change to
Mar. 1979 from—
Jan.
1979
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
204.7
207.1
209.1
211.5
10.4
2.1
1.1
10.2
2.1
1.0
208.7
213.2
207.8
208.3
207.7
11.4
12.1
9.6
7.6
8.9
3.0
2.1
2.9
1.5
1.8
1.0
.8
2.0
.9
1.4
10.9
12.3
8.8
7.4
8.0
3.5
3.2
2.1
1.7
1.2
2.0
1.3
.9
.6
.3
11.2
6.8
1.5
2.4
1.7
2.1
3.1
2.1
3.5
1.6
1.7
2.5
3.1
2.5
1.9
Mar.
1979
Mar.
1978
Jan.
1979
Feb.
1979
Area'
U.S. city average .
Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind
Detroit, Mich
L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif.
N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastem N.J
Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J
Anchorage, Alaska
Baltimore, Md
Boston, Mass
Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind ...
Denver-Boulder, Colo
Miami, Fla
Milwaukee, Wis
Northeast Pennsylvania....
Portland. Oreg.-Wash
St. Louis, Mo.-lll
San Diego, Calif
Seattle-Everett, Wash
Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va .
Atlanta, Ga
Buffalo, N.Y
Cleveland, Ohio
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex
Honolulu, Hawaii
Houston, Tex
Kansas City, Mo.-Kans
Minneapolis-St.Paul, Minn.-Wis.
Pittsburgh, Pa
San Francisco-Oakland, Calif...
199.7
205.1
199.6
202.9
202.3
M
M
M
M
M
10/67
11/77
1
1
202.6
208.8
201.9
205.2
204.1
206.6
211.6
203.8
206.4
204.8
201.0
209.1
205.1
215.7
223.0
111.2
207.6
203.5
215.4
208.4
221.4
207.0
212.6
198.1
204.2
201.6
211.2
216.2
108.9
200.6
200.2
211.7
203.4
214.8
202.0
208.7
9.0
12.2
14.3
8.8
11.4
8.8
12.4
13.3
15.7
10.6
11.3
201.8
203.0
210.1
205.8
196.2
224.2
204.6
211.8
209.2
203.9
206.7
206.6
215.1
211.0
200.7
228.1
211.5
215.9
212.0
208.8
13.0
11.5
10.6
12.4
12.0
10.8
11.5
8.3
2.4
1.8
2.4
2.5
2.3
1.7
3.4
1.9
1.3
2.4
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
110.0
112.4
111.7
111.0
111.9
115.0
114.1
113.8
9.2
11.4
10.8
10.4
1.7
2.3
2.1
2.5
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
110.1
111.4
111.9
112.3
111.0
112.5
113.9
114.5
114.5
113.3
9.3
10.9
11.1
11.1
10.2
2.2
2.2
2.3
2.0
2.1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
9.7
9.3
Region 3
Northeast
North Central
South
West
Population size class 3
A-1 .
A-2.
B ....
C ....
D....
See footnotes at end of table.
49
Table 13. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Selected areas, all items index—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area, region, and population size class
Pricing
schedule1
Other
index
base
Percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Indexes
Jan.
1979
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Percent change to
Mar. 1979 from—
Mar.
1978
Jan.
1979
Feb.
1979
Region/population size class
cross classification 3
Northeast/A
North Central/A
South/A
West/A
Northeast/B
North Central/B
South/B
West/B
Northeast/C
North Central/C
South/C
West/C
Northeast/D
North Central/D
South/D
West/D
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Mill
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
109.1
112.7
111.3
110.1
110.8
112.7
112.0
112.2
112.7
111.8
112.5
112.0
110.3
111.7
110.7
110.9
1
Foods, fuels, and several other items priced every month in all areas;
most other goods and services priced as indicated:
M - Every month.
1 - January, March, May, July, September, and November.
2 - February, April, June, August, October, and December.
2
Area is generally the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA),
exclusive of farms. LA.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif, is a combination of
two SMSA's, and N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern N.J. and Chicago, III.Northwestern Ind. are the more extensive Standard Consolidated Areas.
Area definitions are those established by the Office of Management and
Budget in 1973, except for Denver-Boulder, Colo, which does not include
Douglas County. Definitions do not include revisions made since 1973.
3
Regions are defined as the four Census regions.
110.8
115.7
113.5
113.3
113.1
115.1
114.4
115.2
114.8
114.0
114.9
114.1
112.9
114.1
113.0
112.7
8.3
11.9
10.5
10.0
10.1
11.6
10.9
11.3
11.2
10.9
11.1
10.9
10.5
10.7
10.0
9.8
1.6
2.7
2.0
2.9
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.7
1.9
2.0
2.1
1.9
2.4
2.1
2.1
1.6
The population size classes are aggregations of areas which have
urban population as defined below:
A-1 More than 4,000,000.
A-2 - 1,250,000 to 4,000,000.
B - 385,000 to 1,250,000.
C 75,000 to 385,000.
D Less than 75,000.
Population size class A is the aggregation of population size classes
A-1 and A-2.
NOTE: Price changes within areas are found in the Consumer Price
Index; differences in living costs among areas are found in Family
Budgets.
50
Table 14. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Selected areas, food at home expenditure
categories
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Area, region, and population size class
Other
index
base
Total
food
at
home
Cereals
and
bakery
products
Meats,
poultry,
fish, and
Dairy
products
Fruits
and
vegetables
Other
foods
at
home1
Indexes, April 1979
Area 2
231.7
214.5
240.0
202.4
226.5
264.0
223.0
236.0
234.6
227.1
230.2
233.9
246.6
240.2
226.9
227.4
225.0
239.7
232.8
234.3
229.0
120.8
227.9
230.8
234.8
227.1
233.4
229.0
228.5
232.8
222.1
236.2
220.9
240.6
206.5
225.7
207.2
219.0
209.9
216.2
242.8
224.8
211.9
205.5
225.6
212.6
202.8
220.0
214.9
115.1
216.6
229.3
216.5
205.6
224.2
212.9
213.9
223.3
208.0
216.1
205.7
228.4
248.1
225.0
237.8
239.3
238.9
245.5
245.1
250.7
232.0
232.3
229.6
247.5
246.7
239.2
248.0
134.0
242.5
238.8
231.5
239.8
242.1
238.8
253.5
232.0
244.9
253.2
243.4
236.4
193.3
227.7
200.3
195.2
199.5
200.7
212.2
214.1
204.9
217.8
217.9
220.8
221.7
221.0
184.9
112.8
214.6
222.6
201.7
196.2
200.8
191.4
188.7
212.7
184.9
188.7
185.8
194.4
194.5
245.9
234.7
214.4
224.1
236.1
237.6
220.5
219.4
216.0
201.8
255.6
222.6
223.5
213.7
115.0
210.8
214.5
245.9
226.6
222.7
219.3
212.8
232.8
213.6
228.9
192.5
247.0
247.6
265.0
279.6
260.1
259.0
265.4
291.5
274.4
254.2
265.0
253.4
253.4
246.2
261.9
258.5
113.8
245.0
244.3
278.0
261.9
274.1
266.5
260.6
264.7
249.7
276.7
256.4
291.6
12/77
12/77
12/77
118.4
119.8
120.1
120.4
112.6
113.8
113.1
115.1
131.4
135.2
133.8
135.9
112.3
115.8
116.1
113.1
118.1
115.2
119.0
118.1
107.9
109.1
109.9
110.5
12/77
Mill
Mill
Mill
Mill
118.8
120.1
119.0
120.1
120.5
112.4
114.6
113.2
114.4
113.2
131.9
134.0
133.0
134.9
137.7
113.8
115.1
114.0
114.4
115.2
116.6
117.6
118.1
118.2
118.7
108.7
110.6
109.1
108.9
108.5
U.S. city average.
Anchorage, Alaska
Atlanta, Ga
Baltimore, Md
Boston, Mass
Buffalo, N.Y
Chicago, III.-Northwestern Ind
Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind
Cleveland, Ohio
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex
Denver-Boulder, Colo
Detroit, Mich
Honolulu, Hawaii
Houston, Tex
Kansas City, Mo.-Kans
L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif.
Miami, Fla
Milwaukee, Wis
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis...
N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern N J
Northeast Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J
Pittsburgh, Pa
Portland, Oreg.-Wash
St. Louis, Mo.-lll
San Diego, Calif
San Francisco-Oakland, Calif
Seattle-Everett, Wash
Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va
10/67
11/77
Region :
Northeast
North Central .
South
West
Mill
Population size class 3
A-1
A-2
B
C
D
See footnotes at end of table.
51
Table 14. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Selected areas, food at home expenditure
categories—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area, region, and population size class
Other
index
base
Total
food
at
home
Cereals
and
bakery
products
Meats,
poultry,
fish, and
eggs 1
Dairy
products
Fruits
and
vegetables
Other
foods
at
home1
117.7
116.3
115.9
117.4
120.7
111.2
118.5
119.9
118.9
117.7
118.3
117.7
114.8
112.3
127.7
117.4
108.0
110.0
111.8
110:4
107.9
108.1
109.5
110.6
107.2
108.4
109.8
109.8
109.1
107.9
107.5
111.9
Indexes, April 1979
Region/population size class
cross classification 3
Northeast/A
North Central/A
South/A
West/A
Northeast/B
North Central/B
South/B
West/B
Northeast/C
North Central/C
South/C
West/C
Northeast/D
North Central/D
South/D
West/D
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Mill
Mill
Mill
Mill
Mill
118.2
112.1
114.0
114.1
114.5
112.1
111.6
113.6
115.1
114.7
113.4
114.2
116.6
115.0
116.1
108.6
116.2
120.1
120.2
120.4
118.8
116.7
119.4
120.6
119.0
120.3
120.7
119.6
119.7
120.9
120.3
121.5
See footnotes at end of table.
52
130.4
133.7
133.3
136.4
132.1
131.5
132.9
135.2
133.3
137.1
134.5
133.9
136.1
141.3
134.8
138.8
112.1
117.9
117.0
111.8
113.2
112.8
115.0
114.2
112.2
114.3
115.6
114.5
112.5
114.3
117.8
114.0
Table 14. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Selected areas, food at home expenditure
categories—Continued
Area, region, and population size class
Total
food
at
home
Cereals
and
bakery
products
Meats,
poultry,
fish, and
eggs
Dairy
products
Fruits
and
vegetables
Other
foods
at
home
Percent change from March 1979 to April 1979
Area 1
0.8
0.5
Anchorage, Alaska
Atlanta, Ga
Baltimore, Md
Boston, Mass
Buffalo, N.Y
Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind
Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind
Cleveland, Ohio
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex
Denver-Boulder, Colo
Detroit, Mich
Honolulu, Hawaii
Houston, Tex
Kansas City, Mo.-Kans
L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif.
Miami, Fla
Milwaukee, Wis
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis...
N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern N.J
Northeast Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J
Pittsburgh, Pa
Portland, Oreg.-Wash
St. Louis, Mo.-lll
San Diego, Calif
San Francisco-Oakland, Calif
Seattle-Everett, Wash
Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va
-.2
.0
.9
1.2
1.1
.6
.9
.6
1.1
.4
.7
.3
2.2
1.1
1.0
.1
.6
1.2
.7
3.3
1.3
-.1
1.8
-1.0
.2
.9
1.1
.5
.6
.1
.6
-.4
1.0
.4
.5
2.5
-.6
-.6
.7
.3
.8
1.3
1.0
-.1
1.0
3.2
1.9
2.3
1.1
.5
.8
.8
1.2
.4
.5
.4
.8
.8
.7
.5
.8
.8
.4
.7
.4
.5
.4
CNJ
U.S. city average
.7
.7
1.9
.4
1.1
.9
.7
.8
.4
-.5
1.3
0.4
0.3
.9
2.5
-.6
-4.5
-2.1
.4
-.6
3.0
2.7
-1.4
-.2
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.1
.6
1.7
1.3
3.1
.1
1.2
2.1
.4
2.2
3.1
2.5
.9
CVI
2.8
.4
.1
.8
.8
-.6
.8
1.2
.6
.0
-.5
.1
.3
2.8
.6
1.0
1.0
.5
1.9
.2
.9
.5
.5
.1
-.1
-.9
1.1
-.9
.1
-1.7
-.6
-1.1
-7.1
.5
-1.3
-.2
-4.1
.7
-3.3
1.9
1.2
1.1
-3.1
1.9
.0
0.6
-.4
1.0
1.3
.1
.3
1.1
1.0
1.1
-.1
.7
1.0
.9
.2
1.9
.7
1.6
1.5
.5
1.0
.2
-.6
-.2
-.2
3.1
1.0
1.9
-.7
.0
-3.3
.5
1.3
1.6
2.0
.4
-.2
.4
1.3
1.2
.3
-.3
-.5
.4
.5
.6
1.2
1.0
1.5
1,3
1.1
1.5
.6
.3
.3
.4
.3
1.4
-1.0
-.9
.7
1.6
.6
.7
.6
.4
.2
1.8
-1.2
.9
.9
Region 3
Northeast
North Central.
South
West
Population size class *
A-1
A-2
B.
C "Z
D ....
See footnotes at end of table.
53
Table 14. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Selected areas, food at home expenditure
categories—Continued
Area, region, and population size class
Total
food
at
home
Cereals
and
bakery
products
Meats,
poultry,
fish, and
eggs
Dairy
products
Fruits
and
vegetables
Other
foods
at
home
Percent change from March 1979 to April 1979
Region/population size class
cross classification 3
Northeast/A
North Central/A
South/A
West/A
Northeast/B
North Central/B
South/B
West/B
Northeast/C
North Central/C
South/C
West/C
Northeast/D
North Central/D
South/D
West/D
0.7
.7
.5
1.7
.5
-.3
.8
1.0
.3
.9
1.0
.3
.7
1.3
1.0
.4
1
Index is on an April 1967=100 base in Northeastern
Pennsylvania and Portland, Oreg.-Wash.
2
Area is generally the Standard Metropolitan Statistical
Area (SMSA), exclusive of farms. L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim,
Calif, is a combination of two SMSA's, and N.Y., N.Y.Northeastern N.J. and Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind. are the
more extensive Standard Consolidated Areas. Area definitions
are those established by the Office of Management and
Budget in 1973, except for Denver-Boulder, Colo, which does
not include Douglas County. Definitions do not include
revisions made since 1973.
0.4
.4
.3
.8
.3
.1
.4
.7
-.2
.8
.7
1.0
.4
1.6
-.5
.2
3
0.5
1.1
1.4
2.8
.5
1.1
1.7
1.7
.1
1.1
2.0
.1
1.2
2.4
1.0
.7
0.4
.1
.6
1.4
.4
-1.8
.3
1.8
.0
.6
.4
.9
.8
-.2
.6
.5
1.3
.4
-1.8
-.2
.0
-2.9
-.8
-.8
2.9
1.2
-.3
-.6
-.2
2.2
3.3
-.8
0.5
.5
.7
1.7
.9
.0
.7
1.0
-.4
.7
.5
.3
.3
-.2
.4
.5
Regions are defined as the four Census regions.
The population size classes are aggregations of areas
which have urban population as defined below:
A-1 More than 4,000,000.
A-2 - 1,250,000 to 4,000,000.
B
- 385,000 to 1,250,000.
C 75,000 to 385,000.
D
Less than 75,000.
Population size class A is the aggregation of population
size classes A-1 and A-2.
54
Table 15. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category and commodity and
service group, percent change from March 1979 to April 1979
U.S.
city
average
Group
Chicago,
III.Northwestern
Ind.
Detroit,
Mich.
Los AngelesLong Beach,
Anaheim,
Calif.
New York,
N.Y.Northeastern
N.J.
Philadelphia,
Pa.-N.J.
Expenditure category
All items
1.1
1.0
0.8
2.0
0.9
1.4
.8
.8
.8
.8
.8
.7
1.1
1.2
1.1
.6
-1.1
.7
1.1
-.1
1.5
1.5
1.9
.6
3.1
3.3
1.9
-.2
1.9
.9
.6
.7
.7
.7
.5
.4
.4
.5
1.9
.5
.6
1.4
.7
.6
.4
-.6
.8
1.5
-.1
1.1
.2
1.2
.6
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
1.3
1.4
.4
.3
.6
1.0
.6
.7
.7
.6
-.1
.6
1.5
.0
2.7
.3
.8
.2
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
1.0
1.2
.4
.9
1.4
1.3
2.0
-.2
-.1
2.7
.0
-.3
1.2
.4
-.4
1.9
2.5
1.1
-3.5
3.0
1.0
.7
.1
.3
1.0
1.8
2.8
.7
.2
3.5
.7
1.1
3.0
.5
.6
-1.3
-1.7
4.6
-2.6
.9
.8
1.2
4.1
.7
.3
.3
.5
.5
.5
-.3
1.1
1.6
2.2
1.3
1.4
.5
.6
2.4
-.4
.4
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
.7
.6
.6
.5
1.5
-.8
-1.0
-.3
-3.0
.8
.0
-.3
-.2
-1.6
.3
1.5
1.2
.7
.0
5.2
-.1
-.2
.1
-1.9
1.4
.2
.1
2.2
-2.3
.2
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
2.4
2.6
.6
2.0
2.2
.0
2.5
2.5
1.8
3.8
3.9
.1
2.0
2.4
.1
2.1
2.2
.8
Medical care
.5
.7
1.1
.1
.7
.3
Entertainment
.9
-.3
2.5
.2
.3
3.8
.2
3
-1.2
-3.3
.0
-.1
.9
1.8
.2
.7
.1
.5
.5
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation
Other goods and services
Personal care
,
55
Table 15. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category and commodity and
service group, percent change from March 1979 to April 1979—Continued
Group
U.S.
city
average
Chicago,
III.Northwestern
Ind.
Detroit,
Mich.
Los AngelesLong Beach,
Anaheim,
Calif.
New York,
N.Y.Northeastern
N.J.
Philadelphia,
Pa.-N.J.
Commodity and service group
All items
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages .
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
Services
Medical care services
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
1.1
1.0
0.8
2.0
0.9
1.4
1.4
.8
1.7
2.2
1.2
1.3
.7
1.6
1.0
2.1
.8
.8
.8
1.7
.3
2.3
1.5
2.7
3.6
2.2
1.1
.7
1.4
1.3
1.4
1.7
.7
2.3
2.0
2.7
.8
.5
.6
.6
.7
1.4
1.4
.1
.7
.6
1.0
.0
1.1
.6
1.0
1.2
.8
.6
3.1
.8
1.6
2.0
1.5
7.2
2.6
3.3
2.5
1.4
1.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
1.3
3.2
2.3
1.9
1.3
1.0
1.1
1.2
.9
3.7
1.6
2.1
1.4
.9
.9
1.0
1.8
1.6
1.0
.8
.7
.6
56
1.6
1.2
.7
.7
.9
.7
3.3
1.4
1.4
1.0
.8
Table 16. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category and commodity
and service group. Indexes, April 1979, and percent changes, February 1979 to April 1979
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Chicago,
III.Northwestern
Ind.
11 Q
Group
city
average
Index
Los AngelesLong Beach,
Anaheim,
Calif.
Detroit,
Mich.
New York,
N.Y.Northeastern
N.J.
Philadelphia,
Pa.-N.J.
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
change
change
change
change
change
change
Expenditure category
211.5
246.0
2.1
-
208.7
237.1
3.0
-
213.2
245.0
2.1
-
207.8
244.3
2.9
-
208.3
247.9
1.5
-
207.7
242.6
1.8
-
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
226.3
232.3
231.7
214.5
240.0
245.1
202.4
226.5
264.0
238.4
170.2
1.8
1.8
1.6
1.1
3.3
3.6
.9
.0
.8
2.1
1.5
228.2
234.4
233.9
216.2
245.5
252.6
200.7
236.1
265.4
237.9
165.4
2.0
2.0
1.2
.6
2.5
3.2
.1
1.2
.3
3.8
1.7
222.9
226.1
225.0
225.6
229.6
231.2
217.9
201.8
253.4
237.9
202.4
1.5
1.5
1.2
1.6
1.5
1.6
2.1
-.1
.6
2.3
1.1
221.8
228.8
229.0
214.9
248.0
252.6
184.9
213.7
258.5
229.7
167.9
2.4
2.4
2.9
1.3
7.9
8.1
1.8
-4.4
1.8
1.6
1.1
222.4
229.9
234.8
216.5
231.5
234.2
201.7
245.9
278.0
218.0
163.3
1.4
1.3
1.4
1.1
1.9
2.1
.9
1.4
1.0
1.1
1.9
229.2
237.3
233.4
224.2
242.1
247.9
200.8
222.7
274.1
254.8
167.2
1.6
1.5
1.3
-.4
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.0
1.3
2.0
3.3
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
219.8
230.7
172.0
228.3
251.7
1.9
2.1
.6
1.6
2.5
211.9
225.4
156.9
223.4
256.2
4.3
5.5
.5
4.5
7.0
220.9
235.5
173.1
201.7
248.0
2.1
2.2
1.5
.5
2.3
215.7
232.0
182.5
215.1
247.4
2.6
3.2
1.3
-3.3
3.9
210.1
209.5
185.6
251.0
223.7
1.3
.7
.0
.3
1.2
207.3
214.7
180.5
229.0
223.1
1.6
.8
1.1
.2
.8
227.5
266.8
349.8
245.3
188.6
1.9
2.9
7.3
1.7
1.4
201.6
243.6
347.0
222.1
180.4
1.5
2.1
7.7
1.2
1.9
235.5
272.2
368.8
259.7
172.9
2.8
3.8
9.4
3.0
1.4
182.9
229.1
98.7
229.6
179.5
.5
.8
.2
.8
.5
247.6
306.3
375.8
274.3
192.9
2.6
3.5
7.8
1.5
1.8
221.1
260.5
358.2
221.4
189.2
3.0
4.0
7.0
2.2
2.5
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
165.4
160.2
159.6
152.5
174.2
2.5
2.5
1.9
3.2
3.1
148.0
140.7
126.1
134.8
166.3
1.6
1.6
2.4
.2
1.3
147.7
140.3
153.3
125.8
151.7
2.5
2.3
2.2
-.6
8.7
152.6
149.3
140.8
142.8
163.8
2.6
2.4
2.5
1.9
3.3
159.0
150.9
140.9
142.3
168.8
1.9
2.2
.9
1.8
4.6
154.6
148.3
148.5
132.0
174.2
-.7
-1.3
.9
-6.7
5.3
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
202.9
203.2
192.6
3.7
3.9
1.0
204.5
205.9
186.3
3.1
3.3
.2
202.7
202.7
200.8
3.3
3.3
2.4
208.7
211.8
153.0
5.6
5.8
.2
217.1
209.8
239.7
2.9
3.5
.5
207.2
209.0
193.0
3.3
3.5
.6
Medical care
235.1
1.1
235.8
.9
271.2
1.3
237.6
.6
245.4
1.0
249.2
.3
Entertainment
186.5
1.8
189.8
1.6
182.2
.7
165.9
2.6
191.0
1.2
189.5
4.4
Other goods and services
Personal care
193.2
192.7
.7
1.2
191.9
180.3
.1
-.2
193.8
190.7
.6
.4
187.1
180.3
.6
1.1
197.7
193.0
.6
1.8
192.6
187.7
.5
1.2
AH items
All items (1957-59=100)
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 1 ...
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation
See footnotes at end of table.
57
Table 16. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category and commodity
and service group. Indexes, April 1979, and percent changes, February 1979 to April 1979—Continued
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Group
Chicago,
III.Northwestern
Ind.
U.S.
city
average
Index
Los AngelesLong Beach,
Anaheim,
Calif.
Detroit,
Mich.
New York,
N.Y.Northeastern
N.J.
Philadelphia,
Pa.-NJ.
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
change
change
change
change
change
change
Commodity and service group
211.5
2.1
208.7
3.0
213.2
2.1
207.8
2.9 208.3
1.5
207.7
1.8
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages .
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
203.3
226.3
190.1
191.9
187.2
2.5
1.8
2.9
4.2
2.0
202.9
228.2
186.9
182.5
188.2
3.4 196.6
2.0 222.9
4.1 182.2
3.6 183.5
4.4 179.0
2.2
1.5
2.5
3.4
2.0
197.7
221.8
185.6
185.9
185.8
3.5
2.4
4.0
5.8
2.9
199.0
222.4
182.1
188.3
171.5
2.1
1.4
2.6
3.6
1.3
201.4
229.2
183.4
186.8
180.6
2.2
1.6
2.6
3.1
2.1
Services
Medical care services
227.0
253.1
1.7
1.1
219.5
259.2
2.6
235.8
286.3
1.9
1.3
225.7
252.5
2.1
.6
225.5
264.0
222.1
1.0 273.3
1.0
.1
206.0
210.1
208.8
250.2
188.9
189.6
209.9
237.1
222.7
2.2
2.2
1.8
6.5
2.8
4.1
2.9
1.8
1.7
201.9
206.8
115.7
114.3
185.9
180.9
206.7
233.8
212.8
2.0
3.1
2.8
5.5
4.0
3.5
2.7
2.9
2.7
205.6
208.7
115.2
108.4
183.2
184.9
204.2
242.6
224.3
2.1
2.2
1.8
5.8
2.5
3.2
2.4
2.0
2.0
199.7
205.7
111.8
119.7
184.5
183.8
204.8
233.6
221.2
2.7
3.0
2.4
10.7
3.9
5.4
3.9
2.3
2.3
208.2
206.0
109.7
112.1
180.3
184.8
207.0
236.9
220.2
207.1
205.0
110.4
114.6
182.1
184.4
210.2
227.0
213.1
2.1
1.8
1.3
6.6
2.6
3.1
2.3
1.1
1.1
All items
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy 2
Energy3
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
1
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base in L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim,
Calif.; formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
2
Indexes on a December 1977=100 base.
58
1.8
1.5
1.2
5.8
2.5
3.5
2.4
1.1
3
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a December
1977 = 100 base. U.S. city average on a 1967=100 base.
Table 17. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Areas priced bimonthly, by expenditure category and commodity
and service group. Indexes, April 1979, and percent changes, February 1979 to April 1979
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 21
Group
Index
Percent
change
Index
DallasFort Worth,
Tex.
Cleveland,
Ohio
Buffalo,
N.Y.
Atlanta,
Ga.
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
Honolulu,
Hawaii
Index
Percent
change
Expenditure category
206.7
237.7
2.4
206.6
227.0
1.8
215.1
242.9
2.4
211.0
228.1
2.5
200.7
216.4
2.3
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products ..
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs .
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
229.4
236.0
236.0
225.7
225.0
232.1
227.7
245.9
265.0
238.1
148.4
1.4
1.4
1.2
3.0
1.7
2.7
.9
-1.0
1.1
1.8
1.4
222.5
226.3
230.2
209.9
238.9
242.5
199.5
224.1
259.0
222.6
182.4
2.8
3.0
3.5
2.5
7.1
7.5
.5
3.3
.2
1.6
.2
230.0
236.1
240.2
224.8
250.7
256.5
214.1
220.5
274.4
226.9
176.9
2.0
2.0
1.2
.6
3.7
4.4
-1.3
-2.3
1.1
4.2
1.8
228.6
233.0
226.9
211.9
232.0
238.6
204.9
219.4
254.2
255.4
170.6
1.7
1.7
2.7
1.7
5.8
6.4
1.2
-1.1
2.2
.0
1.9
227.7
236.6
239.7
212.6
247.5
251.8
220.8
255.6
253.4
233.0
151.0
2.6
2.8
3.1
1.4
5.3
5.3
3.5
.8
1.8
2.0
.4
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential ....
Other rental costs .
Homeownership ....
211.9
218.1
149.3
222.2
238.6
2.0
2.1
1.4
-1.6
2.3
211.4
202.4
167.1
237.4
208.8
.4
-1.1
.9
-3.9
-1.3
217.8
227.8
156.3
214.2
243.4
3.1
3.9
1.1
2.9
4.3
216.3
232.6
170.1
224.5
260.5
2.7
3.1
1.4
.4
3.5
189.4
191.5
185.9
209.0
191.0
2.7
3.4
-.3
1.3
4.4
218.2
243.3
103.0
244.4
196.5
1.2
4.4
2.9
4.5
1.9
286.5
318.7
350.6
313.7
183.7
2.9
4.0
8.9
2.9
2.8
232.5
256.0
119.0
254.1
180.1
.7
.9
7.2
.5
1.9
200.8
248.1
99.6
248.5
187.1
2.8
4.3
.2
4.5
1.2
207.6
242.9
107.7
243.1
169.5
.1
.3
1.9
.2
1.1
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel.
Footwear
168.0
160.3
179.8
153.9
141.2
2.1
1.9
-2.4
3.6
1.4
187.2
185.5
237.3
153.3
197.4
3.1
3.3
1.0
7.1
3.1
160.7
156.1
156.2
155.1
157.0
-1.3
-1.6
-1.2
-2.9
4.2
171.4
160.6
170.7
143.9
180.8
2.4
2.8
.4
4.3
4.8
168.9
165.8
162.4
158.6
162.7
-.8
-1.0
1.2
-4.3
-6.7
Transportation
Private transportation .
Public transportation ..
188.0
192.7
123.9
5.2
4.3
195.5
197.7
160.6
3.8
3.9
196.5
207.2
115.8
3.6
3.7
-.2
207.0
208.1
176.0
4.2
4.4
-.2
182.1
191.1
132.2
2.7
3.0
Medical care ..
236.8
258.5
.5
220.1
1.5
236.8
Entertainment.
179.4
189.0
.7
180.0
.6
184.7
Other goods and services .
Personal care
193.2
201.4
212.1
215.9
.0
-.6
195.3
200.9
.0
-.3
194.9
201.5
All items
All items (1957-59 = 100) ;
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 3
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation .
23.2
.2
209.4
2.0
2.9
.8
1.2
.1
182.6
1.3
.7
182.5
176.7
See footnotes at end of table.
.3
59
.5
1.5
.8
1.9
Table 17. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Areas priced bimonthly, by expenditure category and commodity
and service group. Indexes, April 1979, and percent changes, February 1979 to April 1979—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 21
Group
Atlanta,
Ga.
Index
Percent
change
Index
DallasFort Worth,
Tex.
Cleveland,
Ohio
Buffalo,
N.Y.
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
Honolulu,
Hawaii
Index
Percent
change
Commodity and service group
206.7
2.4
206.6
1.8
215.1
2.4
211.0
2.5
200.7
2.3
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages .,
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
197.4
229.4
182.0
184.2
180.5
2.6
1.4
3.1
4.6
2.0
201.5
222.5
189.0
197.8
178.1
2.6
2.8
2.6
5.0
.5
201.9
230.0
184.6
185.8
178.8
2.1
2.0
2.2
2.5
2.0
204.5
228.6
191.6
190.5
192.6
2.8
1.7
3.3
4.3
2.5
196.6
227.7
174.2
186.3
157.6
2.8
2.6
2.9
2.3
3.3
Services
Medical care services
223.3
259.1
2.2
2.4
217.1
218.4
.3
.0
240.1
277.1
2.8
.6
222.1
233.8
2.2
1.7
208.3
246.0
1.7
1.1
203.9
204.5
111.5
112.1
180.8
181.7
207.0
235.0
216.9
2.6
2.5
2.0
8.1
3.0
4.4
2.9
2.4
2.2
207.7
206.4
109.4
115.9
188.6
196.3
210.8
222.4
216.8
2.7
1.8
1.1
6.1
2.5
4.6
3.8
.2
.3
208.8
212.0
115.5
112.7
184.6
184.8
209.4
251.4
232.0
1.7
2.5
2.2
4.9
2.2
2.4
2.2
3.0
3.0
204.2
209.8
112.9
105.9
190.7
189.2
209.4
231.6
218.6
2.3
2.6
2.0
7.7
3.2
4.2
3.0
2.3
2.2
201.3
198.2
114.6
110.6
172.6
181.6
210.1
213.9
200.9
1.8
2.4
2.2
4.3
2.8
2.1
2.5
2.1
1.8
All items
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy4
Energy6
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
See footnotes at end of table.
60
Table 17. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Areas priced bimonthly, by expenditure category and commodity
and service group. Indexes, April 1979, and percent changes, February 1979 to April 1979—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 21
Group
Kansas City,
Mo.-Kans.
Houston,
Tex.
Index
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
MinneapolisSt. Paul,
Minn.-Wis.
Index
Percent
San FranciscoOakland,
Calif. •
Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Index
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
Expenditure category
228.1
260.9
1.7
211.5
251.1
3.4
215.9
250.2
1.9
212.0
243.8
1.3
208.8
248.5
2.4
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products ..
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs .
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
239.4
244.9
232.8
202.8
246.7
254.2
221.7
222.6
246.2
284.9
181.0
1.4
1.4
1.3
.8
3.0
3.3
3.0
-3.6
.7
1.9
.9
232.8
238.1
234.3
220.0
239.2
245.3
221.0
223.5
261.9
251.4
183.6
1.2
1.1
1.2
.0
3.9
4.0
-.4
-.8
.3
.9
2.6
230.6
239.5
230.8
229.3
238.8
244.2
222.6
214.5
244.3
275.9
168.2
1.5
1.5
.2
.2
2.4
2.6
.6
-4.2
-.2
3.6
2.6
225.8
229.9
229.0
212.9
238.8
244.4
191.4
219.3
266.5
243.4
197.3
.4
.3
.4
.3
3.3
3.3
-.6
-4.4
-.3
.0
2.0
224.9
232.0
236.2
216.1
.253.2
257.2
188.7
228.9
276.7
221.9
160.1
3.0
3.2
3.1
1.4
5.8
5.7
2.4
.1
2.5
3.5
.1
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential ....
Other rental costs .
Homeownership ....
250.2
277.6
170.4
222.5
318.7
.8
.6
1.1
1.1
.4
218.2
232.5
146.7
216.3
264.3
4.9
6.2
1.4
4.0
7.0
233.9
254.0
169.7
206.2
270.1
1.9
2.0
1.9
.5
2.1
224.6
245.8
169.3
241.0
268.6
1.0
1.5
.4
8.1
1.6
216.0
228.1
183.4
222.7
249.8
2.1
2.6
.6
.2
3.1
248.9
290.5
96.8
292.3
200.1
2.3
3.5
-1.9
3.7
.3
222.1
280.0
105.2
282.3
180.4
5.4
7.9
5.3
8.0
-.3
229.1
258.4
354.4
246.3
184.9
-1.8
1.0
6.1
.0
3.8
217.7
266.8
115.9
265.3
185.0
-.5
-.7
6.1
-1.2
.6
193.5
184.7
114.2
183.3
193.4
-1.0
-2.1
6.2
-2.4
1.6
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel.
Footwear
196.0
187.4
179.6
197.7
193.0
2.7
2.4
.3
4.8
5.9
175.7
171.8
188.3
160.1
196.2
-1.0
-1.3
.6
-4.5
1.0
161.2
157.9
173.3
134.8
184.6
3.2
3.6
6.2
-1.0
8.2
159.2
155.0
147.6
144.1
173.0
.3
-.4
.2
-.8
1.1
165.3
160.4
158.0
162.5
166.9
-.1
-.4
-1.0
.5
3.0
Transportation
Private transportation .
Public transportation ..
191.2
192.3
161.1
4.2
4.3
199.9
201.7
161.6
5.2
5.4
191.7
194.0
158.3
4.0
4.2
.6
206.8
210.1
173.0
3.8
4.0
205.1
208.0
161.2
4.2
4.5
Medical care ..
256.9
210.3
-1.7
232.4
Entertainment.
180.1
Other goods and services .
Personal care
205.5
228.4
All items
All items (1957-59=100)
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 7 ....
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation
.0
1.4
1.1
1.6
2.9
1.7
168.4
193.0
191.2
See footnotes at end of table.
.3
231.2
61
-.4
.3
.3
.2
1.8
200.5
198.3
196.6
178.5
.1
.0
188.2
183.6
1.8
.6
1.2
.3
232.6
.5
182.5
195.4
199.2
3.5
.6
.6
Table 17. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Areas priced bimonthly, by expenditure category and commodity
and service group. Indexes, April 1979, and percent changes, February 1979 to April 1979—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 21
Kansas City,
Mo.-Kans.
Houston,
Tex.
Group
Index
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
MinneapolisSt. Paul,
Minn.-Wis.
Index
Percent
change
Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Index
Percent
change
San FranciscoOakland,
Calif.6
Index
Percent
change
Commodity and service group
228.1
1.7
211.5
3.4
215.9
1.9
212.0
1.3
208.8
2.4
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages .
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
213.0
239.4
199.0
197.5
201.6
2.0
1.4
2.3
3.8
1.3
204.9
232.8
191.7
197.0
185.5
3.3
1.2
4.2
3.3
4.7
206.4
230.6
193.1
190.4
195.7
2.6
1.5
3.1
4.4
2.2
200.0
225.8
180.9
179.2
181.9
1.3
.4
1.8
2.9
.8
200.8
224.9
189.0
189.6
189.7
3.1
3.0
3.2
3.8
2.7
Services
Medical care services
255.0
279.5
1.3
1.2
223.7
250.3
3.6
1.7
233.2
223.8
.9
-2.1
234.9
251.6
1.4
2.1
222.9
248.7
1.6
.3
216.3
225.8
111.7
116.4
198.3
196.3
219.1
269.8
250.2
2.2
1.7
1.2
6.9
2.3
3.7
2.5
1.3
1.3
205.1
210.4
115.0
117.2
191.2
195.5
215.1
237.3
219.8
2.2
3.5
2.8
9.9
4.1
3.2
2.2
3.8
3.8
203.6
216.1
110.5
110.6
191.8
188.1
211.1
240.0
234.3
1.9
2.1
1.7
5.0
3.1
4.3
2.8
.8
1.2
203.8
210.7
111.3
113.0
182.5
181.9
205.0
243.3
232.1
1.3
1.3
1.0
4.2
1.8
2.9
1.5
1.6
1.4
204.2
207.2
111.3
110.3
187.4
186.5
208.5
232.6
219.1
2.3
2.6
2.2
7.8
3.0
3.4
3.4
1.8
1.8
All items
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy4
Energy5
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
,
1
Areas on pricing schedule 1 (See table 13) will appear next month.
For the following areas the 1957-59=100 base is not available;
indexes are on the bases listed below:
Buffalo, N. Y
November 1963=100.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex
November 1963=100.
Honolulu, Hawaii
December 1963=100.
3
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in
footnote 4 below, except in Buffalo, N.Y. where 1967=100.
4
Indexes are on the bases listed below:
Atlanta, Ga
December 1977=100.
Buffalo, N. Y
February 1978=100.
Cleveland, Ohio
February 1978=100.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex
February 1978=100.
Honolulu, Hawaii
December 1977=100.
Houston, Tex
April 1978=100.
Kansas City, Mo.-Kans
December 1977=100.
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis..April 1978=100.
Pittsburgh, Pa
April 1978=100.
San Francisco-Oakland, Calif
December 1977=100.
5
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in
Footnote 4 above.
6
Revised indexes:
Fuel and other utilities: 12/78=196.1; 2/79=195.5
Fuels: 11/78=188.3; 12/78=188.3; 1/79=188.5; 2/79=188.6;
3/79=184.6
Gas (piped) and electricity: 11/78=187.8; 12/78=187.8;
1/79=187.8; 2/79=187.8; 3/79=183.3
Energy: 11/78=100.4; 12/78=100.8; 1/79=101.4; 2/79=102.3;
3/79=104.3
7
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in
footnote 4 above, except in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis. where
1967=100.
2
62
Table 18. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, all Items Index
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Area, region, and population size class
Pricing
schedule1
Percent change to
Mar. 1979 from—
Percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Indexes
Other
index
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
204.7
207.1
209.3
211.8
10.7
2.3
1.2
10.3
2.2
1.1
199.7
204.9
199.7
202.3
203.9
202.4
208.8
202.3
204.7
205.8
206.2
211.6
204.4
206.3
206.8
208.1
213.3
208.8
208.1
209.1
11.5
12.4
10.5
7.9
2.8
2.2
3.2
1.7
1.6
.9
.8
11.1
12.6
1.9
1.3
2.2
.9
1.1
9.2
7.5
9.0
3.3
3.3
2.4
2.0
1.4
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Mar.
1978
Jan.
1979
Jan.
1979
Feb.
1979
Area 2
U.S. city average .
Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind
Detroit, Mich
L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif
N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern N.J
Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J
M
M
M
M
M
Anchorage, Alaska
Baltimore, Md
Boston, Mass
Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind ...
Denver-Boulder, Colo
Miami, Fla
Milwaukee, Wis
Northeast Pennsylvania...
Portland, Oreg.-Wash
St. Louis, Mo.-lll
San Diego, Calif
Seattle-Everett, Wash
Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va
1
1
1
Atlanta, Ga
Buffalo, N.Y
Cleveland, Ohio
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex
Honolulu, Hawaii
.....
Houston, Tex
Kansas City, Mo.-Kans
Minneapolis-St.Paul, Minn.-Wis.
Pittsburgh, Pa
San Francisco-Oakland, Calif ...
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
10/67
11/77
9.2
200.5
210.4
204.3
216.7
225.0
112.4
209.5
206.6
215.8
207.0
218.6
205.8
213.4
197.3
205.0
200.7
212.3
218.0
109.2
201.6
202.1
212.1
201.4
212.5
200.4
209.4
10.9
7.5
8.8
12.7
15.0
9.9
12.3
10.4
12.5
12.5
14.3
10.2
11.8
202.7
203.1
211.0
206.3
196.0
223.1
204.2
212.5
208.6
204.2
208.3
207.2
216.1
211.4
200.0
227.7
211.0
216.0
212.3
209.3
10.3
9.5
13.3
11.4
10.3
12.2
11.9
10.8
11.7
8.8
2.8
2.0
2.4
2.5
2.0
2.1
3.3
1.6
1.8
2.5
Region 3
Northeast
North Central
South
West
2
2
2
2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
110.1
112.4
111.7
111.0
112.0
115.1
114.2
114.1
9.4
11.6
10.8
10.9
1.7
2.4
2.2
2.8
2
2
2
2
2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
110.2
111.4
112.0
112.3
111.3
112.6
114.1
114.7
114.6
113.7
9.7
11.0
11.1
11.2
10.6
2.2
2.4
2.4
2.0
2.2
Population size class 3
A-1 .
A-2.
B ....
C ....
D ....
See footnotes at end of table.
63
1.6
2.6
1.8
2.1
3.2
2.9
3.9
2.2
1.7
2.8
2.9
2.7
1.9
1.0
.8
.5
Table 18. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, all Items Index—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area, region, and population size class
Pricing
schedule1
Other
index
base
Percent change to
Mar. 1979 from—
Percent change to
Apr. 1979 from—
Indexes
Jan.
1979
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Apr.
1979
-
109.1
112.7
111.6
109.9
111.0
113.1
111.7
112.4
113.1
111.5
112.3
112.6
110.7
112.1
110.8
111.3
-
110.9
115.6
114.1
113.3
113.2
115.7
114.3
115.5
115.2
113.7
114.9
114.7
113.3
114.6
113.1
113.3
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Mar.
1979
Mar.
1978
Jan.
1979
-
-
-
Feb.
1979
Region/population size class
cross classification 3
Northeast/A
North Central/A
South/A
West/A
Northeast/B
.
North Central/B
South/B
West/B
Northeast/C
North Central/C
South/C
West/C
Northeast/D
North Central/D
South/D
West/D
.
. . . .
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Mill
12111
12111
12/11
12111
_
-
1
Foods, fuels, and several other items priced every month in all areas;
most other goods and services priced as indicated:
M - Every month.
1 - January, March, May, July, September, and November.
2 - February, April, June, August, October, and December.
2
Area is generally the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA),
exclusive of farms. LA.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif, is a combination of
two SMSA's, and N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern N.J. and Chicago, III.Northwestern Ind. are the more extensive Standard Consolidated Areas.
Area definitions are those established by the Office of Management and
Budget in 1973, except for Denver-Boulder, Colo, which does not include
Douglas County. Definitions do not include revisions made since 1973.
3
Regions are defined as the four Census regions.
-
8.6
12.0
10.8
10.3
10.1
11.7
10.9
11.7
11.6
10.5
11.3
11.4
10.5
11.3
9.9
10.5
1.6
2.6
2.2
3.1
2.0
2.3
2.3
2.8
1.9
2.0
2.3
1.9
2.3
2.2
2.1
1.8
-
The population size classes are aggregations of areas which have
urban population as defined below:
A-1 More than 4,000,000.
A-2 - 1,250,000 to 4,000,000.
B - 385,000 to 1,250,000.
C 75,000 to 385,000.
D Less than 75,000.
Population size class A is the aggregation of population size classes
A-1 and A-2.
NOTE: Price changes within areas are found in the Consumer Price
Index; differences in living costs among areas are found in Family
Budgets.
64
Table 19. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, food at home
expenditure categories
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area, region, and population size class
Other
index
base
Total
food
at
home
Cereals
and
bakery
products
Meats,
poultry,
fish, and
eggs 1
Dairy
products
Fruits
and
vegetables
Other
foods
at
home1
Indexes, April 1979
Area 2
231.4
215.2
239.4
203.0
224.6
263.7
221.6
234.3
232.1
226.6
232.5
231.8
246.2
240.6
228.9
228.9
227.4
240.1
232.9
232.2
228.0
121.2
231.4
229.9
233.3
227.4
234.9
232.3
229.6
232.3
222.9
232.8
221.0
240.0
203.1
224.3
209.8
220.5
211.1
219.2
250.3
227.2
211.8
206.4
225.3
211.0
206.2
218.6
215.7
114.5
229.6
229.7
214.5
199.8
227.3
215.7
214.2
231.0
207.5
215.9
204.4
228.0
241.9
224.0
236.3
237.7
240.6
240.6
242.6
255.0
235.6
230.8
232.8
252.8
246.7
238.3
243.9
134.5
246.4
234.4
235.0
237.4
239.1
242.1
256.2
232.6
246.8
252.4
247.2
231.7
189.6
227.5
198.9
192.3
195.1
199.2
210.6
205.5
208.3
218.4
218.8
220.7
220.1
219.9
186.7
113.4
214.9
228.2
203.2
196.0
199.3
195.2
187.4
207.9
191.1
188.4
186.3
195.8
205.6
235.6
227.5
219.5
236.2
235.5
239.2
220.8
226.1
224.7
206.4
245.5
223.1
219.8
211.4
115.7
210.7
211.8
233.2
239.0
231.5
222.1
206.7
233.3
207.0
220.3
187.1
256.0
246.1
265.8
274.2
257.3
259.7
263.6
288.8
271.5
250.8
267.1
252.6
255.1
244.4
257.8
261.3
111.3
245.1
241.3
272.7
262.3
278.7
269.4
264.6
260.8
249.8
272.3
258.9
291.1
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
118.1
120.1
119.9
120.2
112.7
115.7
112.6
115.0
131.4
134.7
133.4
135.8
112.6
116.2
116.7
113.4
115.8
115.2
119.4
116.8
107.7
109.2
109.7
110.7
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
118.4
120.0
119.5
119.9
120.5
112.4
115.3
114.1
113.7
114.9
131.9
133.9
133.2
134.5
135.9
114.2
114.7
114.6
115.0
115.7
114.1
117.3
118.5
117.8
117.6
106.2
109.8
109.3
108.9
109.9
U.S. city average
Anchorage, Alaska
Atlanta, Ga
Baltimore, Md
,
Boston, Mass
Buffalo, N.Y
Chicago, Ill.-Northwestem Ind
Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind
Cleveland, Ohio
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex
Denver-Boulder, Colo
Detroit, Mich
Honolulu, Hawaii
Houston, Tex
Kansas City, Mo.-Kans
L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif....
Miami, Fla
Milwaukee, Wis
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis
N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern N.J
Northeast Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pa.-NJ
Pittsburgh, Pa
Portland, Oreg.-Wash
St. Louis. Mo.-lll
San Diego, Calif
San Francisco-Oakland, Calif
Seattle-Everett, Wash
Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va
10/67
11/77
Region 3
Northeast
North Central
South
West
Population size class 3
A-1
A-2
B
C
D
See footnotes at end of table.
65
Table 19. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, food at home
expenditure categories—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area, region, and population size class
Other
index
base
Cereals
and
bakery
products
Total
food
at
home
Meats,
poultry,
fish, and
eggs 1
Dairy
products
Fruits
and
vegetables
Other
foods
at
home1
114.8
116.0
116.7
114.8
119.9
112.5
120.3
119.7
114.6
117.6
119.4
118.6
118.0
111.5
123.1
117.4
107.3
109.1
110.8
110.8
107.9
109.9
109.5
110.1
108.2
108.1
109.6
110.1
109.7
110.3
108.6
113.3
Indexes, April 1979
Region/population size class
cross classification 3
Northeast/A
North Central/A
South/A
West/A
Northeast/B
North Central/B
South/B
West/B
Northeast/C
North Central/C
South/C
West/C
Northeast/D
North Central/D
South/D
West/D
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
112.0
115.6
113.6
114.6
113.0
116.8
112.7
115.2
114.7
113.5
113.0
114.0
116.0
118.3
110.0
118.3
117.9
119.8
120.2
119.6
118.3
119.5
119.4
120.8
118.0
120.5
120.2
120.5
120.2
120.9
119.9
121.3
See footnotes at end of table.
66
131.3
133.1
133.2
135.3
131.1
133.5
132.7
136.1
130.9
137.3
133.8
136.4
134.1
138.4
134.3
136.8
112.3
117.4
117.1
112.4
112.5
116.7
115.2
114.2
114.0
113.4
117.0
115.1
114.1
115.4
117.9
113.0
Table 19. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, food at home
expenditure categories—Continued
Area, region, and population size class
Total
food
at
home
Cereals
and
bakery
products
Meats,
poultry,
fish, and
eggs
Dairy
products
Fruits
and
vegetables
Other
foods
at
home
Percent change from March 1979 to April 1979
Area 2
U.S. city average
0.6
0.5
1.1
0.3
-0.4
0.6
Anchorage, Alaska
Atlanta, Ga
Baltimore, Md
Boston, Mass
Buffalo, N.Y
Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind
Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind
Cleveland, Ohio
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex
Denver-Boulder, Colo
Detroit, Mich
Honolulu, Hawaii
Houston, Tex
Kansas City, Mo.-Kans
L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif....
Miami, Fla
Milwaukee, Wis
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis
N.Y., N.Y.-Northeastern N.J
Northeast Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J
Pittsburgh, Pa
Portland, Oreg.-Wash
St. Louis, Mo.-lll
San Diego, Calif
San Francisco-Oakland, Calif
Seattle-Everett, Wash
Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va
-.6
-.1
.1
1.1
1.6
.5
.3
.9
1.1
1.5
.4
.7
.7
.0
1.2
.9
1.2
.3
.1
1.0
.6
-.1
.3
.0
1.9
1.3
.2
.6
.8
1.3
.1
3.6
.9
.4
2.4
-.3
-.7
.3
2.2
.7
.0
-1.2
-.2
.5
1.6
.6
.4
-.8
1.0
.0
.9
.7
.5
1.5
.5
.9
-1.0
-.2
.4
1.4
2.4
.3
1.6
.7
.2
-.4
-.1
.4
.2
.0
.0
-3.3
-2.4
-1.8
.2
.0
.6
.0
.6
.3
.1
.3
.5
.8
1.0
.4
.9
.3
.3
.5
.7
.6
.6
1.0
.5
.8
.1
.6
.4
Region
.0
1.4
1.7
2.3
.6
2.3
1.7
2.5
2.1
2.1
.7
1.5
.5
2.1
1.0
.7
2.9
.5
.1
.1
.5
1.0
.0
2.0
-.7
-.1
-.6
-.2
-.2
.5
-1.0
.1
1.2
3.3
1.6
-.1
.5
.8
1.9
-1.1
-4.5
-1.1
-4.0
.6
-1.3
-1.4
-3.2
-1.3
2.2
-.9
-3.8
-1.2
-2.1
.7
-.3
1.7
.1
.0
1.8
.7
-.8
1.4
.6
2.4
.7
.3
.6
1.3
-.7
1.9
-4.1
1.1
.7
-.3
-.7
2.6
.4
.3
-1.3
1.0
.8
1.4
2.0
-.1
.2
.7
.9
-.5
-.4
.2
-.7
.5
.4
.7
.9
.8
1.4
1.2
.6
1.7
.3
.2
.3
.7
.4
-.4
-1.0
.9
1.4
3.1
2.5
2.2
.7
3
Northeast
North Central
South
West
Population size class 3
A-1
A-2
B
C
D
See footnotes at end of table.
1.1
67
-.9
.3
.7
Table 19. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Selected areas, food at home
expenditure categories—Continued
Area, region, and population size class
Total
food
at
home
Cereals
and
bakery
products
Meats,
poultry,
fish, and
eggs
Dairy
products
Fruits
and
vegetables
Other
foods
at
home
Percent change from March 1979 to April 1979
Region/population size class
cross classification 3
Northeast/A
North Central/A
South/A
West/A
Northeast/B
North Central/B
South/B
West/B
Northeast/C
North Central/C
South/C
West/C
Northeast/D
North Central/D
South/D
West/D
0.3
.4
.6
1.2
.5
-.3
.7
1.1
-.3
.5
1.1
.2
.4
1.3
1.0
.9
1
Index is on an April 1967=100 base in Northeastern
Pennsylvania and Portland, Oreg.-Wash.
2
Area is generally the Standard Metropolitan Statistical
Area (SMSA), exclusive of farms. L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim,
Calif, is a combination of two SMSA's, and N.Y., N.Y.Northeastern N.J. and Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind. are the
more extensive Standard Consolidated Areas. Area definitions
are those established by the Office of Management and
Budget in 1973, except for Denver-Boulder, Colo, which does
not include Douglas County. Definitions do not include
revisions made since 1973.
0.8
.9
.3
.3
-.5
.8
.1
.1
-.3
1.0
.7
1.0
.0
1.3
-.4
.7
3
0.8
.8
1.1
2.2
1.0
.2
1.4
2.3
-.9
.3
1.8
1.0
1.0
2.6
1.4
1.9
-0.1
.2
.4
.8
.1
.0
.3
.7
.1
.2
1.4
.9
.6
.2
.3
.7
-1.0
-.3
-1.1
.0
.0
-3.9
.3
-1.2
0.5
.4
.8
1.2
1.0
.1
.6
-1.0
1.0
-.3
.7
.6
.0
.5
1.3
1.5
-.2
1.1
.4
1.4
.7
.6
-2.7
.5
Regions are defined as the four Census regions.
The population size classes are aggregations of areas
which have urban population as defined below:
A-1 More than 4,000,000.
A-2 - 1,250,000 to 4,000,000.
B
- 385,000 to 1,250,000.
C 75,000 to 385,000.
D Less than 75,000.
Population size class A is the aggregation of population
size classes A-1 and A-2.
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Table 20. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure
category and commodity and service group, percent change from March 1979 to April 1979
Group
U.S.
city
average
Chicago,
III.Northwestern
Ind.
Detroit,
Mich.
Los AngelesLong Beach,
Anaheim,
Calif.
New York,
N.Y.Northeastern
N.J.
Philadelphia,
Pa.-NJ.
Expenditure category
1.2
0.9
0.8
2.2
0.9
1.1
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products ..
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs .
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
.7
.7
.6
.5
1.1
1.2
.3
-.4
.6
1.1
.6
.5
.6
.5
.4
.3
1.0
.4
1.6
.3
1.0
-2.0
.4
.4
.4
2.2
.6
.5
.5
-1.1
.0
.4
.4
1.2
1.4
1.2
-.2
2.1
2.3
1.0
.6
1.4
1.4
-.1
.5
.3
.1
.4
.5
.5
-.1
-1.3
.3
1.0
2.1
.6
.7
.6
1.0
1.0
1.3
-.2
-.9
1.1
.7
.3
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential ....
Other rental costs .
Homeownership ....
1.0
1.2
.4
.8
1.4
1.0
1.9
-.2
.0
2.6
.2
-.3
1.2
.2
-.4
2.4
3.2
1.1
-4.8
3.8
.9
.8
.1
.2
1.1
1.6
2.6
.7
.2
3.3
.8
1.1
3.0
.6
.5
-1.2
-1.6
5.0
-2.7
-1.0
.8
1.1
3.8
.7
1.4
.3
.5
.5
.5
-.2
1.3
1.7
2.3
1.3
1.0
.5
.6
2.4
-.4
-.2
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel.
Footwear
.7
.7
.4
.6
2.2
-.7
-1.1
-.6
-1.8
.0
.0
-.3
.7
-2.0
3.8
.8
.9
-.4
-.1
6.6
.6
.5
-1.0
.5
2.4
-.9
-1.0
.9
-3.3
-1.6
Transportation
Private transportation .
Public transportation ..
2.5
2.6
2.1
2.3
4.0
4.2
2.1
2.5
2.2
2.4
.8
.0
2.2
2.2
2.4
.2
.1
.6
.1
.9
.1
.3
.5
.9
-.1
-.1
.2
.8
.0
.3
All items.
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation
Medical care...
Entertainment.
Other goods and services .
Personal care
.6
.4
.8
.0
-.2
-.6
.3
.4
69
2.4
2.3
-.3
-.8
Table 20. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure
category and commodity and service group, percent change from March 1979 to April 1979—Continued
Group
U.S.
city
average
Chicago,
III.Northwestern
Ind.
Detroit,
Mich.
Los AngelesLong Beach,
Anaheim,
Calif.
New York,
N.Y.Northeastern
N.J.
Philadelphia,
Pa.-N.J.
Commodity and service group
All items
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages .
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
Services
Medical care services
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
1.2
0.9
0.8
2.2
0.9
1.1
1.3
.7
1.7
2.3
1.2
1.1
.5
1.5
.9
2.0
.8
.4
1.0
1.7
.6
2.3
1.2
2.9
3.8
2.2
1.0
.5
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.3
.6
1.7
1.7
1.7
.9
.6
.5
.3
.9
2.8
1.9
.1
1.0
.9
.0
1.2
1.3
.9
3.9
1.7
2.1
1.4
1.0
1.0
.5
.9
.7
2.5
1.4
.7
.7
.6
1.3
.8
.5
3.3
.9
1.6
1.0
.8
.7
1.7
2.2
1.6
7.7
2.7
3.5
2.4
2.1
2.0
.9
.9
.6
3.7
1.5
1.5
.9
.8
.6
.7
1.2
.9
3.5
1.6
1.7
1.1
.9
.9
70
Table 21. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure
category and commodity and service group. Indexes, April 1979 and percent changes February 1979 to April 1979
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Group
Chicago,
III.Northwestern
Ind.
U.S.
city
average
Index
Los AngelesLong Beach,
Anaheim,
Calif.
Detroit,
Mich.
New York,
N.Y.Northeastern
N.J.
Philadelphia,
Pa.-N.J.
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
change
change
change
change
change
change
Expenditure category
211.8
246.3
2.3
208.1
236.4
2.8
213.3
245.1
2.2
208.8
245.6
3.2
208.1
247.6
1.7 209.1
244.2
1.6
Food and beverages
Food
..
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products ..
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs .
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
226.7
232.7
231.4
215.2
239.4
244.4
203.0
224.6
263.7
240.4
170.6
1.8
1.8
1.5
1.1
3.1
3.4
2.2
2.3
1.3
1.2
1.6
2.3
1.4
1.1
.7
4.6
224.8
228.1
227.4
225.3
232.8
235.0
218.8
206.4
252.6
239.5
202.0
1.7
1.6
1.7
2.4
2.3
2.4
1.9
3.0
3.1
2.8
.9
7.7
7.9
1.2
-4.0
2.3
3.4
1.5
222.9
230.4
233.3
214.5
235.0
237.6
203.2
233.2
272.7
223.1
164.1
235.6
244.7
234.9
227.3
239.1
243.7
199.3
231.5
278.7
279.1
163.6
2.3
2.3
1.0
-.2
1.5
2.1
221.5
228.7
228.0
215.7
243.9
248.6
186.7
211.4
261.3
230.9
165.6
1.3
1.2
.9
.8
1.6
1.6
.8
2.6
1.7
227.1
232.9
231.8
219.2
240.6
248.5
199.2
235.5
263.6
237.9
168.6
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential ....
Other rental costs.
Homeownership ....
219.7
231.2
171.9
228.0
252.7
2.0
2.2
.6
1.5
2.6
209.7
225.1
156.9
228.6
256.4
3.7
5.5
.5
5.2
7.1
220.7
234.7
173.1
200.4
246.7
2.3
2.1
1.5
.3
2.2
217.6
235.2
182.5
218.2
251.7
3.3
4.0
1.3
-4.7
4.8
208.1
208.0
185.6
249.7
222.2
207.0
215.5
180.5
227.6
1.1 224.4
1.3
.7
1.1
.3
.7
227.8
266.7
350.3
245.1
187.3
1.9
2.9
7.3
1.7
1.4
202.2
244.0
350.4
221.9
174.1
1.6
2.2
8.2
1.2
-1.2
235.8
272.6
374.2
259.8
174.0
2.7
3.6
8.6
2.9
2.4
182.5
228.5
98.7
229.2
177.9
1.1
248.4
307.1
376.1
274.2
187.7
2.9
3.8
8.3
1.5
1.6
220.9
260.7
358.7
221.4
185.6
2.9
3.9
7.0
2.2
1.3
Apparel and upkeep.,
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel.
Footwear
165.4
160.4
160.1
152.1
174.2
2.4
2.4
1.6
3.0
3.8
151.2
143.4
134.7
136.4
158.0
.9
.6
.8
.5
2.0
152.4
145.9
150.0
140.1
159.9
1.7
1.3
-.5
4.2
160.7
154.1
141.1
149.3
172.6
2.8
2.9
11.7
155.8
153.0
137.1
143.3
172.5
138.8
132.0
146.9
96.6
171.0
-2.4
-2.9
.6
-8.5
-1.6
Transportation
Private transportation .
Public transportation ..
203.7
203.7
193.6
3.9
4.0
1.1
205.6
206.8
185.6
3.4
3.7
201.4
201.3
204.6
3.0
3.0
3.3
210.2
213.1
154.8
5.7 218.2
6.0 210.6
3.1 211.1
3.7 213.0
3.5
3.7
241.2
194.2
Medical care ..
235.2
1.3
239.8
273.6
3.0
234.6
242.9
1.4
253.8
Entertainment.
185.5
1.7
186.2
181.0
.7
158.7
188.3
1.5
194.8
Other goods and services .
Personal care
193.1
192.3
1.0
194.8
187.1
192.0
187.0
-.4
-2.2
186.3
179.1
1.1
189.5
183.1
All items
All items (1957-59= 100)
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 1
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation .
.9
-.4
1.5
2.2
-1.0
1.5
-.6
.6
1.9
2.3
1.3
.7
.0
.2
4.0
5.4
1.5
1.5
.9
.9
.9
5.7
2.4
.5
See footnotes at end of table.
71
2.5
.6
1.2
198.1
195.3
.3
1.0
-.2
-.3
Table 21. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure
category and commodity and service group. Indexes, April 1979 and percent changes February 1979 to April 1979—
Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Chicago,
III.Northwestern
Ind.
U.S.
city
average
Group
Index
Los AngelesLong Beach,
Anaheim,
Calif.
Detroit,
Mich.
New York,
N.Y.Northeastern
N.J.
Philadelphia,
Pa.-N.J.
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
change
change
change
change
change
change
Commodity and service group
1.7 209.1
1.6
2.2
1.3
2.8
4.1
1.4
202.0
235.6
180.7
180.6
181.1
2.1
2.3
1.9
2.7
1.0
223.5
260.4
.8
1.4
224.5
279.4
.9
.0
208.3
205.9
109.5
113.1
180.6
186.6
208.1
234.4
218.4
2.0
1.7
1.2
6.2
2.8
4.0
2.4
1.0
208.3
206.2
111.1
1-15.4
179.4
178.5
210.3
229.8
215.2
1.9
1.7
1.0
7.4
1.9
2.7
2.5
.9
1.0
211.8
2.3
208.1
2.8
213.3
2.2
208.8
3.2
Commodities
,
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages .
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
203.6
226.7
190.2
192.7
186.8
2.6
1.8
3.0
4.3
2.0
201.8
227.1
185.8
183.8
185.5
3.0 197.6
2.2 224.8
3.5 183.0
3.0 185.6
3.9 178.9
2.3
1.7
2.6
3.3
2.2
197.3
221.5
185.2
187.3
184.1
3.6 199.4
3.0 222.9
3.9 182.3
6.1 190.1
2.5 170.2
Services
Medical care services
227.1
252.9
1.7
1.3
219.3
261.8
2.5
234.3
289.7
1.9
3.1
228.9
248.7
2.7
.4
206.4
210.4
209.0
251.2
189.0
190.2
210.6
237.3
222.9
2.3
2.3
1.8
6.8
2.9
4.1
3.0
1.9
1.8
202.2
205.9
115.2
115.3
184.9
182.3
207.0
233.7
212.4
1.9
2.9
2.4
6.2
3.4
2.8
2.5
2.9
2.7
206.4
208.6
115.1
109.7
183.9
186.9
206.2
240.8
222.3
2.2
2.1
1.8
5.7
2.6
3.3
2.4
1.9
1.8
199.8
206.9
112.2
120.7
184.0
184.9
205.3
237.6
224.9
2.8
3.3
2.6
11.7
3.8
5.7
4.4
3.0
2.9
All items
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy2
Energy3
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
t
1
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base in L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim,
Calif.; formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
2
Indexes on a December 1977=100 base.
72
208.1
3
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a December
1977=100 base. U.S. city average on a 1967=100 base.
Table 22. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Areas priced bimonthly, by expenditure
category and commodity and service group. Indexes, April 1979 and percent changes February 1979 to April 1979
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 21
Group
Index
Percent
change
Index
DallasFort Worth,
Tex.
Cleveland,
Ohio
Buffalo,
N.Y.
Atlanta,
Ga.
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
Index
Percent
Honolulu.
Hawaii
Index
Percent
change
Expenditure category
208.3
239.5
2.8
-
207.2
227.7
2.0
-
216.1
244.0
2.4
-
211.4
228.5
2.5
-
200.0
215.6
2.0
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
231.5
238.0
234.3
224.3
224.0
231.4
227.5
235.6
265.8
247.2
151.6
1.6
1.6
1.1
2.7
.9
1.6
.2
1.0
1.0
2.5
1.3
223.9
228.4
232.5
211.1
240.6
244.2
195.1
236.2
259.7
222.1
179.5
3.9
4.2
4.7
2.9
8.7
9.2
-.4
7.1
.8
2.6
.6
235.5
242.3
240.6
227.2
255.0
260.5
205.5
220.8
271.5
247.7
174.5
2.5
2.6
1.8
1.0
5.0
5.5
-3.7
1.5
.5
4.5
.9
230.7
235.4
228.9
211.8
235.6
242.4
208.3
226.1
250.8
258.8
168.0
1.8
1.8
2.6
-.4
5.0
5.3
.7
1.5
2.7
.0
1.8
228.1
237.1
240.1
211.0
252.8
257.5
220.7
245.5
255.1
231.8
151.4
2.1
2.2
2.4
1.1
4.9
5.0
3.7
-2.4
1.7
1.5
.6
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
212.8
218.1
149.3
223.5
239.0
2.0
2.2
1.4
-1.8
2.4
211.2
201.8
167.1
235.2
208.1
.0
-1.6
.9
-3.6
-2.0
216.5
226.9
156.3
217.7
242.3
2.7
3.4
1.1
3.1
3.8
216.3
233.6
170.1
222.7
262.5
2.7
2.8
1.4
.4
3.3
187.5
187.6
185.9
209.7
186.2
2.5
2.9
-.3
1.6
4.0
219.1
243.2
103.3
243.9
201.0
1.1
4.3
3.1
4.4
2.1
286.4
319.0
349.6
314.0
185.1
3.0
4.1
8.9
3.0
1.1
232.1
255.5
119.2
253.6
180.7
.6
.9
7.3
.4
2.0
200.8
248.0
99.6
248.6
187.1
2.8
4.2
.2
4.5
2.0
207.8
243.1
107.7
243.3
176.1
.2
.3
2.3
.3
2.4
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
168.5
160.8
176.3
159.6
147.4
4.0
4.2
.6
8.9
2.8
185.3
183.9
237.9
153.7
182.1
3.0
2.7
2.2
4.3
2.2
167.3
162.9
166.8
160.1
159.6
-.4
-.5
1.4
-3.7
8.4
167.7
156.8
168.0
139.3
175.7
.4
.5
-.7
1.4
3.2
165.1
161.0
164.4
137.5
153.3
-1.1
-1.2
.8
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
190.9
194.4
136.7
6.0
4.3
36.4
196.9
198.7
160.9
3.9
4.1
.2
198.3
208.9
116.6
4.0
4.1
-.2
208.0
208.7
182.3
4.3
4.4
-.1
182.0
190.6
132.3
2.8
3.1
Medical care
245.6
1.6
210.4
-.1
263.3
.2
224.5
2.2
236.0
Entertainment
171.3
3.6
171.9
.8
185.2
.1
176.7
.3
193.2
Other goods and services
Personal care
187.4
195.4
.5
.9
185.4
184.6
1.6
3.5
212.6
214.1
.6
.8
193.2
199.0
.4
.7
192.7
195.0
All items
All items (1957-59=100) 2
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 3 ...
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation
-5.0
-6.0
.3
.8
See footnotes at end of table.
73
.8
.4
.9
Table 22. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Areas priced bimonthly, by expenditure
category and commodity and service group. Indexes, April 1979 and percent changes February 1979 to April 1979—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 21
Group
Buffalo,
N.Y.
Atlanta.
Ga.
Index
Percent
change
Index
DallasFort Worth,
Tex.
Cleveland,
Ohio
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
Honolulu,
Hawaii
Index
Percent
change
Commodity and service group
208.3
2.8
207.2
2.0
216.1
2.4
211.4
2.5
200.0
2.0
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages .
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
199.2
231.5
183.0
186.2
180.3
2.9
1.6
3.6
6.0
1.5
202.5
223.9
189.6
199.4
177.9
2.8
3.9
2.3
4.6
.2
204.4
235.5
186.0
188.9
179.7
2.5
2.5
2.6
2.9
2.3
204.1
230.7
190.0
188.6
191.5
2.7
1.8
3.1
3.5
2.9
196.4
228.1
173.2
186.2
156.3
2.6
2.1
2.8
2.0
3.4
Services
Medical care services
224.5
269.7
2.5
1.9
215.8
219.2
.4
-.3
238.0
283.6
2.2
-.1
223.5
237.1
2.1
2.5
206.8
247.0
1.4
.7
205.9
205.8
112.2
112.6
181.9
183.8
209.2
236.6
217.3
3.0
2.8
2.2
8.0
3.5
5.6
3.6
2.7
2.6
208.6
206.9
109.7
116.4
189.1
197.4
212.5
220.9
215.3
3.0
2.1
1.5
6.4
2.2
4.2
4.2
.4
.5
211.9
212.9
116.0
113.2
185.7
187.6
213.9
249.1
229.4
2.0
2.6
2.2
5.0
2.5
2.8
2.7
2.4
2.5
205.0
210.0
113.2
106.3
189.1
187.2
209.3
233.2
219.9
2.4
2.5
2.0
7.5
3.1
3.4
2.6
2.3
2.1
202.7
197.5
114.1
110.5
171.6
181.5
210.5
212.0
199.2
1.7
2.1
1.8
4.5
2.7
1.9
2.0
1.7
1.4
All items
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy4
Energy5
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
See footnotes at end of table.
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Table 22. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Areas priced bimonthly, by expenditure
category and commodity and service group. Indexes, April 1979 and percent changes February 1979 to April 1979—Continued
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 21
Group
Kansas City,
Mo.-Kans.
Houston,
Tex.
Index
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
MinneapolisSt. Paul,
Minn.-Wis.
Index
Percent
change
San FranciscoOakland,
Calif.6
Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Index
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
Expenditure category
227.7
260.4
2.1
211.0
250.5
3.3
216.0
250.3
1.6
212.3
244.1
1.8
209.3
249.1
2.5
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
236.7
242.1
232.9
206.2
246.7
254.1
220.1
223.1
244.4
273.7
179.2
1.5
1.5
1.6
.7
4.4
4.7
.7
-2.9
.5
1.5
1.4
228.6
234.3
232.2
218.6
238.3
243.3
219.9
219.8
257.8
243.8
174.3
1.0
.8
.7
-.6
4.0
4.2
.1
-4.0
-.4
1.1
3.3
226.5
235.1
229.9
229.7
234.4
239.7
228.2
211.8
241.3
264.0
167.2
.4
.3
.2
.3
1.9
2.0
-.5
-6.6
1.3
.5
1.5
228.5
232.9
232.3
215.7
242.1
248.7
195.2
222.1
269.4
245.6
195.3
1.0
1.0
.8
.6
3.0
3.7
.3
-4.8
1.2
1.4
1.8
224.4
231.2
232.8
215.9
252.4
256.6
188.4
220.3
272.3
225.8
158.6
2.5
2.5
2.7
1.5
5.3
5.5
2.6
-1.7
2.4
2.2
1.5
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
247.8
274.9
170.4
221.4
317.2
.8
.5
1.1
1.1
.2
217.9
232.5
146.7
220.0
264.3
4.4
5.5
1.4
4.5
6.3
235.2
255.0
169.7
206.1
270.9
1.6
1.9
1.9
.4
2.0
224.3
246.0
169.3
242.0
268.0
1.3
1.6
.4
8.4
1.6
215.5
228.3
183.4
221.0
250.2
1.9
2.6
.6
.2
3.1
249.1
290.8
96.8
292.3
197.7
2.3
3.6
-1.9
3.7
.5
222.1
279.3
106.5
282.4
180.1
5.6
8.0
NA
8.1
-.7
229.1
258.0
355.7
245.7
189.7
-1.7
1.0
6.2
.0
3.1
217.9
266.7
117.1
263.7
185.0
-.4
-.5
6.7
-1.4
1.8
192.5
182.9
108.6
182.1
192.7
-1.2
-2.3
3.1
-2.5
1.3
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
198.1
189.8
183.6
195.7
202.3
2.6
2.5
1.9
3.9
4.1
174.0
171.9
182.0
162.4
191.9
.8
.6
.4
.0
3.1
158.2
154.7
157.7
140.2
184.3
3.4
3.3
6.5
-1.0
9.8
156.2
152.4
147.9
144.1
168.1
1.9
1.3
.5
2.7
.3
162.7
156.4
157.7
153.2
168.2
.7
.7
-.3
-.1
4.0
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
192.7
193.8
161.5
4.6
4.7
200.7
202.5
161.5
5.4
5.6
193.5
195.4
158.1
4.4
4.5
207.2
209.9
173.0
3.5
3.6
207.7
210.6
160.5
4.7
4.9
Medical care
266.0
Entertainment
182.7
Other goods and services
Personal care
204.5
225.5
All items
All items (1957-59 = 100)
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 7 ...
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation
.0
2.0
4.0
1.8
3.4
1.5
167.3
197.4
199.5
See footnotes at end of table.
.3
231.1
75
.2
1.9
4.5
.4
207.2
.2
232.0
-1.3
206.0
197.7
196.3
1.2
183.4
-.8
.2
-.1
.2
229.7
187.3
178.8
.8
183.9
3.0
.8
.7
191.4
190.2
3.8
.3
.4
Table 22. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Areas priced bimonthly, by expenditure
category and commodity and service group. Indexes, April 1979 and percent changes February 1979 to April 1979—Continued
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 21
Group
Kansas City,
Mo.-Kans.
Houston,
Tex.
Index
Percent
change
Index
Percent
change
MinneapolisSt. Paul,
Minn.-Wis.
Index
Percent
change
Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Index
Percent
change
San FranciscoOakland,
Calif.6
Index
Percent
change
Commodity and service group
227.7
2.1
211.0
3.3
216.0
1.6
212.3
1.8
209.3
2.5
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages .
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
212.9
236.7
199.9
198.7
202.2
2.4
1.5
2.8
4.0
2.1
204.4
228.6
192.3
198.8
185.5
3.3
1.0
4.5
4.6
4.4
206.3
226.5
194.7
192.4
197.1
2.1
.4
2.9
4.3
2.0
200.4
228.5
180.3
178.2
181.8
1.9
1.0
2.4
3.8
1.2
201.7
224.4
190.2
190.6
191.0
3.2
2.5
3.5
4.7
2.7
Services
Medical care services
254.0
289.8
1.5
1.6
223.4
250.9
3.3
1.7
233.2
220.3
1.0
-1.4
234.8
250.8
1.5
1.3
222.1
244.0
1.6
.7
216.9
225.0
111.4
116.8
199.1
197.2
218.4
268.9
248.0
2.7
2.1
1.5
7.1
2.8
3.8
2.6
1.6
1.5
204.9
209.9
114.5
118.1
191.5
196.5
214.1
237.1
219.5
2.5
3.4
2.5
10.4
4.5
4.5
2.6
3.5
3.5
203.8
216.3
110.4
111.6
193.2
189.7
210.1
239.9
234.7
1.5
1.8
1.3
5.5
2.9
4.1
2.1
.8
1.2
204.8
211.0
111.4
113.5
181.9
180.8
205.8
243.0
232.1
1.8
1.8
1.5
4.7
2.4
3.7
2.2
1.6
1.5
204.4
207.8
111.4
110.9
188.6
187.5
208.8
231.6
218.6
2.5
2.6
2.1
8.1
3.5
4.6
3.5
1.8
1.6
All items
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy 4
Energy 5
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
1
Areas on pricing schedule 1 (See table 18) will appear next month.
For the following areas the 1957-59=100 base is not available;
indexes are on the bases listed below:
Buffalo, N. Y
November 1963=100.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex
November 1963=100.
Honolulu, Hawaii
December 1963=100.
3
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in
footnote 4 below, except in Buffalo, N.Y. where 1967=100.
4
Indexes are on the bases listed below:
Atlanta, Ga
December 1977=100.
Buffalo, N. Y
February 1978=100.
Cleveland, Ohio
February 1978=100.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex
February 1978=100.
Honolulu, Hawaii
December 1977=100.
Houston, Tex
April 1978=100.
Kansas City, Mo.-Kans
December 1977=100.
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis..April 1978=100.
Pittsburgh, Pa
April 1978=100.
San Francisco-Oakland, Calif
December 1977=100.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in
Footnote 4 above.
6
Revised indexes:
Fuel and other utilities: 12/78=195.5; 2/79=194.9
Fuels: 11/78=187.1; 12/78=187.1; 1/79=187.2; 2/79=187.3;
3/79=182.9
Gas (piped) and electricity: 11/78=186.8; 12/78=186.8;
1/79=186.8; 2/79=186.8; 3/79=182.1
Energy: 11/78=100.3; 12/78=100.9; 1/79=101.4; 2/79=102.6;
3/79=104.6
7
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in
footnote 4 above, except in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis. where
1967 = 100.
"* Data not adequate for publication.
2
5
76
Table 23. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Region,1 by expenditure category and commodity
and service group
(December 1977=100)
Group
Index
South
North Central
Northeast
Percent
change
from—
Index
Percent
change
from—
Index
West
Percent
change
from—
Index
Percent
change
from—
Apr. Apr. Feb. Apr. Apr. Feb. Apr. Apr. Feb. Apr. Apr.
1979 1978 1979 1979 1978 1979 1979 1978 1979 1979 1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
111.9
9.2
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products ..
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
116.4
116.7
118.4
112.6
131.4
112.3
118.1
112.2
112.5
102.7
112.7
112.5
110.0
10.8
10.9
11.4
9.4
20.0
9.7
5,
6.0
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities .
111.7
112.1
107.2
120.7
113.5
111.4
117.0
110.7
111.4
107.8
9.3
All items .
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2 ....
Gas (piped) and electricity 2
Other utilities and public services ....
Household furnishings and operation .
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel ....
Infants' and toddlers' apparel.
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services
112.2
111.6
123.2
105.5
102.1
110.0
107.6
110.3
115.4
104.5
102.9
101.3
99.8
104.8
109.1
110.6
116.6
9.4
12.5
23.0
6.9
.6
7.9
6.4
7.3
12.0
4.1
2.9
1.7
.3
3.1
6.8
10.3
13.3
2.1 113.8
10.4
2.5
1.7
1.6
1.4
1.1
2.2
12.0
1.6
1.6
1.4
1.0
3.0
12.4
12.7
1.8
1.8
1.7
.9
3.5
1.0
118.7
119.3
120.4
115.1
135.9
113.1
118.1
115.0
113.0
105.4
115.2
117.0
111.6
11.9
12.2
12.3
10.0
2.2
2.2
2.3
1.5
5.5
1.8
-2.5
2.7
1.4
1.2
1.6
2.1
1.2
118.4
118.8
119.8
113.8
135.2
115.8
115.2
114.3
112.8
103.9
112.7
116.7
111.7
1.3 117.1
.5 120.4
.4 108.9
1.2 117.5
122.7
-.9 119.5
1.1 129.5
2.2 114.2
2.5 116.2
109.2
12.8
15.8
6.9
12.;
17.5
15.0
23.;
9.9
11.;
6.7
2.4
2.9
.8
2.3
3.;
3.;
3.8
1.4
2.1
-.4
3.5
4.6
8.6
2.2
.1
6.9
9.8
17.0
8.4
.1
7.9
6.5
8.7
12.3
12.6
10.5
20.9
1.5
1.6
1.1
1.5
111.9
106.2
117.7
104.2
101.7
110.5
108.4
112.2
114.4
10.9
1.8
2.8
7.2
2.0
-.5
1.4
1.2
1.9
1.1
2.3
2.4
1.8
2.5
2.3
3.7
1.9
2.0
103.0
101.7
98.5
100.6
100.5
108.3
107.6
113.4
3.7
3.0
1.4
2.1
3.1
7.5
5.3
9.1
2.9
3.0
2.8
3.5
4.5
4.0
1.4
1.7
See footnotes at end of table.
10.8
1.0
1.3
1.9
-.1
1.7
2.0
1.6
9.6
8.4
8.7
7.4
2.3 114.1
13.1
6.6
7
7.6
2.0
9.5
11.7
7.7
7.8
4.9
14.8
11.3
9.4
14.6
11.4
118.7
119.1
120.1
113.1
133.8
116.1
119.0
116.2
1.0 115.5
104.7
1.1 112.9
2.5 116.8
110.9
8.9
.7
10.1
9.8
1.7 115.0
77
12.8
9.6
20.6
12.4
10.:
8.1
21.0
10.4
7.8
9.3
12.6
7.7
1.8
1.8
-.3
1.3
2.0
1.6
1.8 113.4
2.0 115.3
110.4
2. 118.9
2. 116.4
1.9 115.1
2.6 118.6
2.2 112.7
2.2 ,113.8
2.1 110.0
10.2
11.5
7.6
10.0
12.5
12.1
13.6
117.2
112.1
10.9
13.4
7.;
11.8
14.8
11.9
20.0
11.1
11.6
8.9
7.8
2.3
2.9
.5
.3
3.5
3.2
4.0
1.8
1.8
1.9
107.9
102.7
107.5
102.1
102.8
110.5
108.1
109.5
115.5
4.4
6.1
6.2
6.0
1.6
7.8
6.1
7.5
11.0
1.4
2.3
4.1
2.1
-.1
1.6
1.7
1.7
1.2
104.2
103.9
108.0
103.3
99.8
110.2
108.2
111.5
113.7
4.0
7.0
7.0
6.9
-.2
7.5
5.8
8.6
10.6
.0
-.2
2.5
-.6
.0
1.2
1.4
.4
1.2
105.6
104.0
103.1
102.0
97.9
109.7
107.2
117.4
4.9
3.9
2.1
2.5
2.7
2.6
1.7
4.0
2.7
2.1
105.1
104.4
101.7
104.0
103.7
109.5
106.2
3.5 110.8
5.1
4.7
2.2
5.4
5.0
8.3
4.4
8.2
2.0
2.1
.8
3.2
4.2
2.5
.5
1.7
114.6
117.4
109.7
117.3
119.0
115.3
124.9
116.;
9.3
1.6
10.3
-1.5
8.4
8.3
12.2
9.6
1.6
11.8
11.7
7.7
9.3
10.0
Table 23. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Region,1 by expenditure category and commodity
and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Percent
change
from—-
Index
Apr. Feb. Apr.
1978 1979 1979
Apr.
1978
West
South
North Central
Northeast
Index
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Index
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from— '
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
9.7
12.8
.8
.5
.9
1.0
.9
1.0
1.0
13.4
14.0
8.4
12.8
25.6
12.0
8.3
3.8
4.7
5.0
1.7
3.3
12.8
1.8
2.1
2.2
2.1
1.2
112.7
112.9
111.7
114.4
9.4
7.9
9.7
9.1
10.5
1.1
1.3
1.1
.9
1.4
6.8
6.2
7.8
1.6 108.9
1.7 108.0
1.4 110.3
6.0
5.1
7.7
2.3
2.6
1.9
8.2
8.2
8.3
8.2
.8 110.0
.8 108.5
1.0 112.0
.5 108.3
7.8
7.1
8.5
7.3
.8
.5
1.4
.3
112.5
108.9
113.2
111.6
114.9
8.6
6.5
9.1
8.3
9.8
1.0
.8
1.0
.8
112.8
110.8
113.3
111.7
114.5
9.4
7.2
10.0
9.2
10.5
5.5
5.5
5.4
1.8 109.0
2.1 107.6
1.3 111.0
6.4
5.9
7.0
1.7 109.6
1.2 109.4
2.1 109.8
6.4
5.9
6.7
6.7
.8 108.5
.3 107.6
1.8 108.0
109.8
7.5
7.1
7.1
8.4
109.6
108.5
110.0
110.1
111.3
108.7
111.9
109.9
114.0
8.3
6.3
8.7
7.0
10.7
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services
108.7
108.6
108.7
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care
Personal and educational expenses
107.4
106.3
108.0
107.7
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities
Other private transportation services
Public transportation
110.1
117.1
121.6
114.3
107.6
110.2
107.1
102.2
.9
3.4
10.0
2.2
.9
1.6
23.8
3.7
3.7
1.2
3.4
9.2
1.3
115.2
115.9
109.4
117.2
121.2
114.6
109.5
109.0
109.6
1.9 104.2
12.2
12.5
10.5
7.1
7.3
7.0
.9
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services
Other medical care services
Gasoline
12.7
13.2
113.5
113.8
108.2
117.2
119.5
113.3
107.9
109.7
107.4
106.7
10.5
11.4
8.5
12.9
23.1
7.3
4.8
10.1
3.9
2.3
2
3.3 113.9
3.6 114.4
3.6
3.7
1.2
3.4
9.3
2.1
1.1
.8
1.1
1.0
111.7
112.6
109.0
117.2
120.8
110.7
105.5
111.1
104.5
103.0
7.9
12.8
21.8
10.9
6.5
7.2
6.3
5.3
.0 111.6
8.6
10.1
Commodity and service group
111.9
9.2
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages
Nondurables less food and beverages ....
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages, and
apparel
Durables
112.9
116.4
111.0
111.1
102.9
10.0
10.8
9.6
10.3
2.9
114.5
110.9
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
110.4
107.2
113.3
105.4
111.9
109.3
All items
1.7 115.0
11.4
2.3 114.1
10.8
2.1 113.8
10.4
2.5
2.1
1.7
2.5
4.1
2.4
114.7
118.4
113.0
110.8
101.7
11.5
12.0
11.1
10.5
3.0
2.6
1.6
3.0
4.1
3.0
114.0
118.7
111.9
110.9
104.0
10.8
12.4
2.4
1.8
2.7
3.9
2.6
114.6
118.7
112.9
112.9
104.4
11.0
11.9
10.7
11.5
4.7
3.1
2.2
3.5
4.7
2.1
13.5
8.9
4.9 114.5
114.6
13.5
11.6
4.5 114.0
2.3 112.6
12.8
10.0
4.6 116.6
1.8 112.9
14.4
10.1
5.8
2.7
7.9
4.9
10.4
4.2
8.7
7.1
1.2 115.5
108.9
1.5 120.6
1.1 108.2
.9 113.2
1.2 111.1
11.5
6.9
15.1
7.0
9.1
8.2
1.9
.8
2.6
1.4
.8
1.5
10.7
7.2
1.6
.6
1.9
1.1
1.3
1.5
9.7
7.6
10.9
8.6
9.7
8.0
1.9
.5
2.6
1.9
1.1
1.6
See footnotes at end of table.
78
114.2
109.7
117.3
109.0
113.3
111.6
9.9
10.0
3.9
12.7
7.5
10.0
9.1
112.8
110.4
114.7
110.1
112.9
110.5
Table 23. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Region,1 by expenditure category and commodity
and service group—Continued
(December 1977 = 100)
Group
Percent
change
from—
Index
Apr. Apr.
1979 1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Percent
change
from—
Apr. Apr.
1979 1978
West
South
North Central
Northeast
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Commodity and service group
Special indexes :
All items less food
All items less shelter
All items less mortgage interest costs
All items less medical care
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel....
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
Energy 2
All items less energy
All items less food and energy
Commodities less food and energy
Energy commodities
Services less energy
110.7
111.8
111.2
111.9
111.0
111.0
114.1
113.9
111.0
110.2
115.2
111.2
109.7
108.8
123.3
110.4
8.7
9.0
8.6
9.2
9.6
10.1
13.0
10.6
8.5
7.8
16.6
8.4
7.8
7.3
22.7
8.1
1
Regions are defined as the four Census regions.
The population size classes are aggregations of areas
which have urban population as defined below:
A-1 More than 4,000,000.
A-2 - 1,250,000 to 4,000,000.
B - 385,000 to 1,250,000.
1.8
2.2
1.7
1.7
2.5
3.9
4.6
2.7
1.3
1.1
6.8
1.2
1.1
1.1
9.4
1.1
114.2
112.9
113.4
115.1
113.0
110.9
114.3
114.7
116.4
115.8
113.3
114.5
113.5
111.7
122.5
115.4
11.3
9.7
10.1
11.5
11.0
10.3
13.1
11.3
12.1
11.8
16.3
10.9
10.6
9.5
22.5
11.8
2.5
2.1
2.1
2.4
3.0
4.0
4.3
2.8
2.1
2.0
5.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
8.8
1.9
113.0
112.8
112.9
114.2
111.9
110.9
113.7
114.9
114.9
114.4
111.3
113.8
112.6
110.8
119.7
114.5
10.2
9.6
9.7
10.9
9.9
9.9
12.2
11.3
11.1
10.7
14.2
10.4
9.9
8.5
19.9
11.2
2.1
2.2
2.0
2.1
2.7
3.8
4.3
2.8
1.8
1.7
6.0
1.7
1.7
1.8
8.6
1.6
112.8
113.0
111.9
113.9
112.8
112.8
116.0
115.9
113.2
112.8
114.4
113.4
112.2
111.3
125.8
113.1
10.2
9.8
8.9
10.5
10.5
11.2
13.6
11.7
10.0
9.7
18.3
9.9
9.4
9.0
23.9
9.8
2.6
2.4
2.4
2.6
3.3
4.4
5.3
3.3
2.2
2.1
7.8
2.2
2.2
2.3
12.0
2.1
C 75,000 to 385,000.
D Less than 75,000.
Population size class A is the aggregation of population
size classes A-1 and A-2.
2
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a
December 1977=100 base.
79
Table 24. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and
service group
(December 1977 = 100)
Index
Group
Percent
change
from—
Apr. Apr.
1979 1978
B
A-2
A-1
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Index
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Index
Feb.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Index
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
112.5
9.3
2.2 113.9
10.9
2.2 114.5
11.1
2.3 114.5
11.1
2.0 113.3
10.2
2.1
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
117.1
117.4
118.8
112.4
131.9
113.8
116.6
113.0
112.7
103.8
113.4
114.4
110.9
10.8
10.9
11.4
1.7 118.1
1.6 118.6
1.6 120.1
.9 114.6
3.0 134.0
1.2 115.1
.2 117.6
1.4 115.3
1.8 113.1
.6 106.0
1.3 114.4
1.9 115.5
1.7 110.4
12.4
12.7
12.8
1.9
1.9
1.8
1.2
4.1
.8
-.9
1.4
2.4
.3
1.6
2.0
1.3
117.9
118.2
119.0
113.2
133.0
114.0
118.1
113.4
113.4
104.1
113.3
116.3
112.1
11.9
12.0
11.9
1.9
1.9
1.6
1.3
3.3
12.1
1.7 118.7
1.8 119.1
1.4 120.5
1.0 113.2
3.1 137.7
.7 115.2
.0 118.7
1.8 113.9
.9 114.5
-1.2 102.6
1.8 112.3
2.6 115.8
1.2 111.1
12.1
12.3
12.9
10.7
22.4
12.2
10.7
7.1
7.8
-1.0
9.0
10.8
7.7
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.0
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
112.7
113.6
108.0
120.8
115.3
113.9
117.5
113.6
114.6
109.8
9.5
10.3
All items
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2
Gas (piped) and electricity2
Other utilities and public services
Household furnishings and operation
Housefumishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Infants' and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services
110.7
106.9
122.0
102.8
100.3
110.8
108.3
112.3
115.1
103.1
,
,
101.2
98.3
98.3
103.4
8.9
19.6
11.2
5.1
6.0
9.6
1.6
9.5
9.9
7.9
5.7
13.4
11.8
11.3
13.3
9.8
10.0
8.8
6.9
9.8
21.9
6.4
-.2
8.6
7.0
8.8
11.9
2.6
1.1
-.7
110.5
-1.7
3.7
6.1
8.4
116.2
12.9
107.9
11.9
12.5
7.3
9.7
20.5
10.9
8.1
7.1
7.9
1.8
10.1
12.3
7.9
1.6
.9
.1
1.3
2.5
1.7
1.9
2.0
.8
2.6
2.2
1.7
2.9
1.9
2.0
1.7
115.7
118.9
110.6
118.5
120.5
117.1
126.0
116.8
119.2
109.1
11.8
14.3
7.4
13.7
15.6
12.8
20.5
12.2
13.7
2.3
3.5
8.8
2.0
109.9
109.3
115.6
107.7
102.9
109.4
107.5
108.9
114.3
6.7
9.7
14.1
8.6
1.6
7.0
6.1
6.1
9.9
1.6
2.5
6.5
1.5
-.1
.9
1.0
103.2
102.0
102.4
98.6
101.8
108.8
104.5
113.8
3.9
3.3
3.2
1.4
2.0
7.9
4.6
9.1
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.6
3.8
2.3
-.6
2.0
2.3
2.4
.6
.4
3.2
3.3
3.7
1.8
2.0
1.0
114.6
117.0
109.1
116.3
119.1
117.3
122.8
113.5
115.0
108.8
11.3
13.5
6.8
11.5
15.3
14.2
18.1
10.0
10.9
6.8
2.0
2.2
.9
2.0
2.6
2.4
3.0
1.4
1.6
115.2
117.8
109.8
119.0
119.4
116.5
125.4
112.3
113.0
110.2
11.5
2.2
3.0
7.7
1.6
.1
1.6
1.4
2.0
1.5
108.2
104.6
119.0
101.8
100.8
110.5
108.4
110.4
115.4
5.0
7.5
18.8
5.2
.4
7.7
6.2
7.7
11.3
1.7
2.9
7.1
1.8
-.5
1.5
1.3
2.3
1.1
109.5
107.3
120.3
104.0
102.1
110.5
108.2
111.3
115.0
6.7
9.8
20.1
7.1
1.3
7.7
5.8
8.5
11.4
.4
1.5
1.9
.2
1.4
1.7
1.7
1.5
.4
3.6
4.2
2.8
1.8
106.0
104.8
103.6
103.0
102.3
109.5
109.3
115.2
5.8
5.2
4.3
3.6
2.3
9.1
8.6
10.2
2.8
3.0
1.5
4.7
2.7
3.8
1.2
1.8
106.6
105.7
102.8
106.2
102.7
109.1
108.9
113.4
5.8
5.1
2.8
5.1
4.7
7.8
8.5
10.9
3.5
3.7
2.6
6.4
2.7
1.8
1.0
2.1
See footnotes at end of table.
10.4
21.2
11.9
8.0
8.9
8.4
2.7
118.7
119.2
120.1
114.4
134.9
114.4
118.2
116.2
114.4
103.0
112.1
116.9
111.0
80
13.6
7.4
11.8
14.9
12.6
19.9
8.4
8.5
8.1
12.3
12.5
10.4
20.6
11.6
7.7
8.6
9.8
1.0
10.4
11.9
8.1
112.8
114.5
107.3
117.4
115.9
112.2
122.9
109.1
108.4
111.0
10.2
12.0
5.7
109.8
105.2
113.0
103.0
103.4
109.9
107.7
.3 110.2
1.1 114.0
6.8
10.5
12.0
10.2
-.3
7.4
5.6
8.1
1.6
1.8
.5
2.3
2.0
1.1
2.5
2.8
3.4
7.1
103.5
102.1
97.6
102.0
95.8
112.1
103.7
115.8
3.1
.7
.7
.6
1.6
.0
.7
1.6
1.2
1.7
1.8
12.2
13.3
9.9
19.6
7.2
7.2
7.1
10.6
4.3
3.5
-1.0
5.7
-5.1
8.3
3.8
10.8
2.3
2.1
2.8
1.2
1.8
-.2
1.4
2.5
5.3
1.7
-.7
1.6
1.9
1.3
1.2
3.4
3.1
2.6
4.2
3.5
3.3
.8
5.6
Table 24. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and
service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
B
A-2
A-1
Index
Percent
change
from—
Index
Percent
change
from—
Feb. Apr. Apr. Feb. Apr. Apr.
1979 1979 1978 1979 1979 1978
Index
Feb.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr. Apr.
1979 1978
Index
Percent
change
from—
Feb. Apr. Apr. Feb.
1979 1979 1978 1979
Expenditure category
114.0
114.4
108.4
117.2
120.8
114.3
107.9
111.3
107.1
104.7
12.3
12.7
8.1
12.8
23.5
10.9
6.1
10.2
5.2
3.4
3.9
4.0
1.1
3.4
10.1
2.1
1.4
1.2
1.6
113.3
113.4
108.4
117.1
119.8
113.1
107.5
107.9
107.4
109.3
12.0
12.2
7.8
12.8
21.6
11.0
7.9
7.5
3.0
3.9
3.9
1.2
3.4
10.0
1.5
1.5
1.4
1.4
1.4
6.4
6.0
6.5
7.7
3.7
3.7
.7
3.4
9.4
1.4
1.5
1.8
1.4
2.7
112.5
111.0
112.8
111.6
114.0
8.9
7.2
9.3
8.7
9.8
1.0
1.3
.9
1.1
.7
113.0
110.3
113.5
112.6
114.4
9.9
7.4
10.4
9.5
11.3
1.2
.5
1.2
1.4
1.2
114.2
110.0
115.1
113.9
116.0
9.3
6.2
9.9
9.7
10.1
1.2
1.0
1.3
1.3
1.2
6.0
6.7
5.3
1.4 110.0
1.6 108.5
1.3 112.3
7.2
6.3
8.7
1.9 109.0
1.9 108.7
1.8 109.6
6.9
6.7
7.5
2.2 110.7
2.0 108.4
2.5 114.6
6.5
5.3
8.3
1.4
1.5
1.1
7.9
7.3
8.0
8.1
.7
.7
1.0
.4
8.3
7.0
9.3
8.2
.9 109.0
.7 107.4
7.7
7.1
8.5
7.5
109.7
108.9
.6 109.5
110.7
7.9
7.8
7.6
8.3
1.1
.3
2.0
.8
12.9
23.2
9.9
6.2
8.3
5.7
2.4
3.8
3.9
1.0
3.4
9.9
1.9
1.2
1.3
1.2
1.4
114.3
114.7
109.2
117.2
120.0
112.7
110.1
109.7
110.1
103.1
12.5
12.8
8.4
12.9
23.0
112.4
108.9
113.1
110.9
115.1
9.0
6.5
9.5
8.1
10.7
1.3
1.0
1.3
.9
1.7
4.9
3.9
6.1
1.9 108.1
2.2 108.7
1.6 107.4
6.1
6.3
5.3
6.8
.5
-.1
1.0
.2
9.6
6.4
2.0
3.7
4.0
1.9
3.4
11.0
2.0
.8
1.4
.8
.5
113.2
113.8
110.0
117.2
120.5
113.0
105.6
110.6
104.4
103.3
110.8
109.4
111.1
109.1
113.4
8.1
6.7
8.4
7.0
10.1
.8
1.1
.7
.8
.8
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services
108.3
107.9
108.9
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care
Personal and educational expenses
106.9
106.7
106.2
107.8
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline2
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities
Other private transportation services
Public transportation
112.8
114.0
109.6
117.2
122.1
113.1
107.0
109.8
106.6
102.9
11.6
12.8
9.1
12.9
24.7
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services
Other medical care services
9.7
6.8
109.2
107.6
110.1
109.4
12.2
12.8
9.5
109.8
107.9
111.4
109.5
9.7
7.6
1.6 110.2
.3 108.9
Commodity and service group
All items
112.5
9.3
2.2 113.9
10.9
2.2 114.5
11.1
2.3 114.5
11.1
2.0 113.3
10.2
2.1
2.6
1.7
3.2
4.0
1.7
114.5
118.1
112.9
111.6
104.8
11.5
12.4
11.1
11.0
5.2
2.6
1.9
2.9
4.4
3.0
114.5
117.9
113.0
112.6
105.7
11.1
11.9
10.7
11.4
5.1
2.7
1.9
3.0
4.5
3.7
114.2
118.7
112.3
111.1
102.0
10.9
12.1
10.4
10.5
3.3
2.1
1.7
2.5
3.9
1.4
113.2
118.7
11.0.8
110.4
102.1
10.1
12.1
9.3
10.0
3.5
2.4
1.5
2.9
4.2
3.1
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages
Nondurables less food and beverages ....
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages, and
apparel
Durables
113.4
117.1
111.5
110.6
101.2
10.1
10.8
9.9
114.7
112.2
13.3
9.9
4.9 114.5
2.6 113.9
13.5
11.2
4.9 115.4
2.1 113.3
13.8
10.3
4.9 115.0
1.9 113.1
13.6
10.3
4.8 113.9
1.3 111.1
12.5
8.8
4.7
1.9
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
111.2
108.0
114.5
106.9
111.1
109.2
8.3
5.7
10.3
5.8
8.4
7.1
1.6 113.0
.6 109.1
2.4 116.7
.9 106.5
.7 113.1
1.2 110.2
9.9
6.8
12.5
6.3
9.5
7.7
1.6
.9
2.2
1.4
1.3
1.1
114.5
109.8
117.7
109.9
112.8
112.0
10.8
7.4
13.2
7.5
9.3
9.4
1.8
.8
2.3
1.5
.9
1.5
11.2
7.4
13.9
6.6
10.4
8.3
1.8
.5
2.1
1.6
1.2
1.6
10.3
5.7
12.5
8.0
9.9
8.4
1.4
-.6
1.8
1.6
1.3
1.7
9.7
1.1
See footnotes at end of table.
81
115.0
110.6
118.6
108.8
113.5
110.7
113.4
107.3
115.7
109.3
115.1
112.4
Table 24. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and
service group—Continued
(December 1977 = 100)
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
B
A-2
A-1
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Index
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Commodity and service group
Special indexes :
All items less food
All items less shelter
All items less mortgage interest costs
All items less medical care
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel ....
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
Energy2
All items less energy
All items less food and energy
Commodities less food and energy
Energy commodities
Services less energy
111.3
112.0
111.4
112.6
111.4
110.6
114.3
114.1
111.9
111.2
113.8
111.8
110.4
109.6
124.9
111.1
8.9
8.9
84
9.4
9.6
9.5
12.8
10.2
8.9
8.2
16.6
8.6
8.1
7.8
23.9
8.4
112.9
112.5
112.4
114.0
112.8
111.5
114.2
115.0
113.7
113.0
112.5
113.6
112.4
111.5
10.2 122.4
1.6 113.2
2.3
2.1
2.0
2.3
3.1
3.8
4.6
2.8
1.8
1.6
6.8
1.7
1.8
2.1
1
The population size classes are aggregations of areas which have
urban population as defined below:
A-1 More than 4,000,000.
A-2 - 1,250,000 to 4,000,000.
B - 385,000 to 1,250,000.
C 75,000 to 385,000.
82
10.5
9.6
9.7
11.0
11.0
10.7
13.0
11.8
10.5
10.0
15.3
10.5
10.0
9.4
22.3
10.3
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.2
2.9
4.1
4.6
3.0
1.8
1.7
6.4
1.9
1.8
2.0
9.5
1.6
113.7
113.1
113.0
114.6
113.0
112.6
115.1
115.3
115.1
114.7
113.6
114.1
113.1
111.6
122.6
114.7
10.7
9.9
97
11.2
10.7
11.2
13.3
11.6
11.3
11.0
16.3
10.5
10.0
9.0
22.4
11.1
2.3
2.4
22
2.3
2.9
4.5
4.6
3.1
1.9
1.9
6.8
1.9
1.8
1.9
9.7
1.7
113.5
112.7
113 1
114.6
112.2
111.1
114.7
115.0
115.5
115.1
114.9
114.1
112.9
110.8
122.4
115.1
10.7
9.6
98
11.2
10.3
10.4
13.2
11.3
11.7
11.3
16.4
10.6
10.1
8.7
21.7
11.4
2.1 112.0
2.1 112.8
1 9 1123
113.2
110.8
110.4
113.7
114.6
114.2
113.2
111.9
112.9
111.4
109.6
119.1
113.4
2.0
2.4
3.7
4.6
2.8
1.9
1.8
6.3
1.6
1.5
1.4
9.4
1.7
9.7
9.5
93
10.2
9.3
9.7
12.2
11.0
11.0
10.4
15.7
9.7
9.0
7.8
19.3
10.4
2.1
2.1
1.9
2.1
2.8
4.1
4.4
2.8
1.7
1.4
5.8
1.6
1.6
2.0
8.5
1.3
D Less than 75,000.
Population size class A is the aggregation of population size classes
A-1 and A-2.
2
Indexes on a June 1978 = 100 base; formerly on a December
1977 = 100 base.
Table 25. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by
expenditure category and commodity and service group
(December 1977=100)
Northeast
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change fromApr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change fromApr.
1978
Size class D
Size class C
Size class B
Size class A
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change fromApr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Percent
change from-
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
110.8
8.3
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
115.7
116.0
118.2
112.1
130.4
112.1
117.7
108.0
111.1
110.5
10.2
10.3
11.1
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
110.1
109.6
106.0
121.8
110.5
8.0
7.8
3.9
All items
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2 ...
Gas (piped) and electricity *
Household furnishings and operation
111.1
109.2
122.8
103.3
110.8
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
104.6
102.6
100.3
98.6
109.1
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
110.4
111.7
102.6
Medical care
Entertainment
Other goods and services
Personal care
110.9
109.1
106.6
106.1
9.0
19.6
9.3
4.8
5.0
8.4
8.5
15.3
9.0
8.2
11.1
22.8
5.9
8.9
3.9
2.2
.1
-1.1
6.3
9.9
11.3
2.0
8.0
5.6
6.0
5.3
1.6 113.1
10.1
2.1 114.8
11.2
1.9 112.9
10.5
2.4
116.3
116.7
118.8
112.1
132.1
113.2
120.7
107.9
111.4
109.1
10.9
1.8
1.7
1.5
2.0
1.8
1.3
1.7
.7
2.9
1.9
13.1
117.1
117.6
119.7
115.0
136.1
112.5
114.8
109.1
111.9
108.2
11.4
11.7
12.2
10.2
23.1
.9
.9
1.1
.8
3.0
11.1
4.5
4.5
.1
-2.4
1.1
16.7
7.0
2.4
2.5
1.1
1.0
1.3
.2
2.1
.6
6.2
.6
10.6
6.3
.5
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.5
.9
2.4
1.1
1.1
.9
1.3
1.8
9.5
6.2
119.3
119.8
119.0
114.7
133.3
112.2
118.9
107.2
122.0
109.6
13.4
12.2
11.8
19.0
10.3
8.1
6.2
1.1 113.5
114.9
108.3
116.7
116.6
10.9
12.1
6.8
13.7
13.4
1.5 116.4
.6 119.9
2.1 113.3
4.4 120.0
.1 121.4
12.8
15.5
8.0
13.3
17.3
1.0
.3
.3
1.4
.2
113.0
113.9
109.7
119.4
114.7
10.6
11.9
7.1
15.5
12.9
2.5
2.2
-.1
2.3
2.8
2.7
3.7
7.8
1.7
1.8
112.9
115.2
123.3
109.2
109.8
11.3
114.4
115.0
123.6
109.0
107.1
10.6
23.1
8.8
6.7
5.5
7.2
9.7
5.1
.7
22.9
7.7
5.7
3.8
5.1
9.9
1.6
114.7
117.4
125.4
112.2
108.5
11.3
15.6
24.7
9.6
5.8
4.2
5.6
9.6
2.8
1.6
1.9
2.0
1.2
1.9
4.2
105.4
104.6
102.4
105.2
106.6
5.4
4.8
4.9
3.5
7.5
4.7
4.7
4.4
8.1
1.1
102.6
101.8
104.6
99.0
111.5
2.2
1.7
5.3
-2.0
7.8
105.5
104.8
1.9 101.5
-2.7 102.3
3.8 109.6
8.3
8.4
2.1
13.0
6.6
5.4
5.5
1.6
7.3
3.2
3.2 113.6
3.6 114.0
103.5
11.3
11.5
3.3 113.9
3.4 114.4
1.4 105.2
11.2
11.7
4.0 112.9
4.2 113.2
11.8
12.2
3.6
3.7
1.0 112.2
2.0 107.9
109.0
1.6 111.2
See footnotes at end of table.
11.0
11.7
8.7
20.7
10.2
7.0
5.2
83
14.9
2.9
9.1
5.1
7.2
8.4
1.1 112.2
1.1 108.1
1.2 109.9
2.4 113.2
14.0
3.4
8.8
6.2
8.6
11.1
106.6
112.4
2.8 107.8
107.4
1.8 109.3
3.6
9.6
4.2
6.9
8.2
1.2
.1
.9
1.8
Table 25. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by
expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
Northeast
Size class B
Size class A
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class D
Size class C
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Commodity and service group
110.8
8.3
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
112.2
115.7
110.0
110.3
109.8
9.5
10.2
8.9
9.6
8.3
Services
Medical care services
109.0
111.3
6.9
8.3
111.3
110.8
110.2
113.7
110.0
110.3
113.3
109.7
108.8
8.6
8.3
7.7
15.7
8.9
9.5
10.0
7.5
6.8
All items
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy2
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
1.6 113.1
10.1
2.1 114.8
11.2
1.9 112.9
10.5
2.4
113.9
116.3
112.7
113.0
112.5
10.6
10.9
10.5
11.9
9.3
2.2
1.8
2.4
4.9
.3
114.8
119.3
112.6
111.7
113.5
11.6
13.1
10.6
10.6
10.8
2.1
2.4
1.9
4.2
.1
113.1
117.1
111.1
113.0
109.4
10.9
11.4
10.5
12.8
8.4
2.6
.9
3.5
5.4
1.8
.8 111.9
.9 113.0
9.4
9.9
1.8 114.9
1.0 113.2
10.9
9.5
1.5 112.5
.7 112.4
9.6
9.6
1.8
1.3
112.5
113.2
112.4
117.1
112.6
112.8
114.7
112.5
111.8
9.4
10.2
9.2
18.0
10.4
11.7
11.4
9.9
9.4
113.0
114.9
114.3
116.8
112.6
111.5
115.5
115.1
115.1
9.7
11.3
10.6
17.2
10.6
10.3
11.8
11.3
11.1
2.4
1.9
1.2
7.3
1.9
3.9
3.2
1.6
1.6
9.9
10.5
9.5
18.7
10.4
12.5
12.2
10.1
9.7
2.4
2.4
1.7
7.5
3.5
5.1
3.1
2.2
1.9
2.1
1.4
2.4
3.9
1.1
2.0
1.6
1.1
6.1
2.4
3.7
2.5
1.1
.9
See footnotes at end of table.
84
2.6
2.2
1.3
8.2
2.4
4.7
3.3
1.8
1.9
112.5
112.9
112.0
118.7
111.1
112.7
115.1
113.0
112.6
Table 25. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by
expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977 = 100)
North (Central
Size class B
Size class A
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class D
Size class C
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
115.7
11.9
2.7 115.1
11.6
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
118.5
118.9
120.1
114.0
133.7
117.9
116.3
110.0
116.5
111.3
12.0
12.2
12.7
10.5
19.8
14.8
7.0
6.4
11.4
7.6
1.8
1.7
1.3
.9
2.8
.3
-.2
.5
2.9
1.9
116.6
116.7
116.7
111.6
131.5
112.8
111.2
108.1
116.7
114.8
11.2
11.4
10.6
7.9
20.3
10.6
2.7
5.0
12.9
8.7
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
119.1
123.6
108.4
116.5
127.3
14.2
18.3
6.7
10.6
21.1
3.3
4.0
.8
2.6
4.8
117.3
120.5
110.8
117.0
122.3
109.9
104.4
118.5
102.5
110.8
4.6
6.6
18.1
5.0
7.7
1.5
2.4
7.5
1.6
1.7
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
102.3
100.5
98.1
98.3
107.1
3.1
2.0
1.8
.1
6.8
2.0
1.9
2.0
.9
4.3
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
113.8
114.5
102.1
Medical care
All items
2.1 114.0
10.9
2.0 114.1
10.7
2.1
1.3
1.3
1.2
2.0
2.8
-1.7
1.4
.2
1.7
1.4
118.5
118.9
120.3
113.4
137.1
114.3
117.7
108.4
115.7
110.5
12.1
12.4
12.7
9.5
21.7
12.5
6.9
5.8
11.4
7.4
1.9
1.9
1.4
.4
3.2
.7
.4
.6
2.7
1.1
119.8
120.3
120.9
116.1
141.3
114.3
112.3
107.9
118.9
112.4
12.9
13.3
13.7
15.2
24.5
10.6 '
8.9
4.1
12.2
7.7
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.6
3.7
.0
.8
-.2
1.0
.4
13.2
16.0
8.2
11.6
17.5
1.7
1.6
.0
.4
1.9
114.5
116.6
107.7
119.2
117.9
10.9
12.5
7.3
16.7
13.3
1.1
1.2
1.6
3.7
1.0
114.0
114.4
110.6
118.9
115.0
10.6
11.1
6.3
12.0
12.0
1.9
2.1
.5
.6
2.4
113.3
103.2
119.6
100.0
110.1
8.6
11.7
19.7
9.9
7.9
3.1
4.5
8.8
3.4
1.2
112.5
111.2
116.9
109.7
109.5
8.6
12.1
15.6
11.0
7.8
1.9
2.7
6.6
1.7
.6
115.7
108.7
115.2
107.3
111.0
10.0
15.3
13.7
15.6
8.9
1.5
2.5
5.5
1.9
1.4
105.1
104.3
100.2
104.5
108.4
2.6
1.8
1.8
-2.2
8.0
4.5
4.7
4.3
4.8
7.0
102.8
102.0
100.2
100.0
109.5
4.7
4.5
3.1
3.5
8.6
3.5
3.9
3.0
6.3
2.3
103.8
103.2
95.9
105.8
111.1
6.0
6.1
-2.2
11.5
8.8
4.2
4.5
4.5
6.8
3.0
12.6
13.3
.1
3.5 114.0
3.6 114.6
.6 97.2
12.9
13.4
-1.3
3.9 114.2
4.1 114.5
.6 104.6
12.7
13.0
3.2
3.6 113.6
3.7 113.9
1.5 104.4
12.5
12.8
4.0
3.7
3.7
3.2
111.6
8.3
.7 113.4
8.8
1.1 113.1
10.1
1.5 113.9
7.8
.5
Entertainment
108.6
6.2
.8 107.4
6.1
1.5 110.5
7.9
3.4 109.6
5.6
2.0
Other goods and services
Personal care
107.3
105.8
6.4
4.6
.3 112.0
.0 114.3
10.1
12.5
.6 108.0
1.0 107.4
8.0
8.4
.3 109.6
.1 109.9
8.0
8.4
1.6
3.2
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2 ..
Gas (piped) and electricity 2
Household furnishings and operation
See footnotes at end of table.
85
Table 25. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by
expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
North Central
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class D
Size class C
Size class B
Size class A
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Commodity and service group
115.7
11.9
2.7 115.1
11.6
2.1 114.0
10.9
2.0 114.1
10.7
2.1
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
115.7
118.5
114.4
110.4
117.2
12.1
12.0
12.2
10.0
13.6
2.8
1.8
3.4
3.7
3.2
113.9
116.6
112.7
112.1
113.2
10.8
11.2
10.6
10.8
10.5
2.2
1.3
2.6
4.8
1.3
113.6
118.5
111.5
111.0
112.0
10.7
12.1
10.1
11.2
9.4
2.2
1.9
2.3
4.3
.9
113.6
119.8
110.9
110.6
111.2
10.8
12.9
9.8
11.3
8.9
2.6
1.4
3.2
4.8
2.2
Services
Medical care services
115.6
112.2
11.6
8.7
2.1 117.0
.6 114.0
12.9
9.1
1.9 114.5
1.0 113.7
11.1
10.8
1.5 114.8
1.5 115.4
10.4
8.4
1.3
.6
112.6
115.9
115.4
112.3
114.3
110.5
114.7
116.7
116.0
9.3
12.1
11.6
14.5
11.9
9.8
11.0
12.3
12.0
2.0
2.7
2.3
5.5
3.3
3.6
2.7
2.4
2.3
9.9
11.8
11.0
17.4
10.6
10.7
11.0
13.5
13.4
2.4
2.2
1.6
6.8
2.6
4.7
3.0
2.3
2.1
10.2
10.9
10.1
17.5
10.0
10.9
11.6
11.4
11.0
2.3
2.0
1.5
5.8
2.3
4.0
3.0
1.6
1.5
10.5
10.8
9.8
19.2
9.8
11.0
12.1
11.0
10.7
2.2
2.2
1.8
5.8
3.2
4.5
2.9
1.5
1.5
All items
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy2
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
See footnotes at end of table.
86
113.0
115.2
114.4
111.6
112.8
112.2
114.3
117.8
117.4
113.0
114.0
113.3
115.7
111.5
110.9
114.7
115.3
114.6
113.9
114.1
113.3
115.1
111.0
110.7
115.4
115.4
114.8
Table 25. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by
expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977 = 100)
South
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class D
Size class C
Size class B
Size class A
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
2.0 114.4
10.9
2.1 114.9
11.1
2.1 113.0
10.0
2.1
1.5
1.5
1.7
1.3
3.8
1.5
-1.6
1.0
1.2
1.3
118.3
118.6
119.4
113.6
132.9
115.0
118.5
109.5
116.8
112.2
12.3
12.6
12.5
10.8
20.3
11.9
10.4
5.7
12.6
7.4
2.1
2.1
1.5
.5
3.3
.8
119.2
119.6
120.7
114.2
134.5
115.6
118.3
109.8
3.2 116.6
2.6 110.9
12.6
12.7
12.9
9.9
20.8
11.4
8.7
6.5
12.0
8.9
1.6
1.6
1.9
1.1
3.8
118.9
119.2
120.3
108.6
134.8
117.8
127.7
107.5
1.0 116.4
1.0 109.7
12.0
12.1
12.5
6.8
20.5
14.5
16.9
2.7
11.2
6.5
2.2
2.2
2.0
.3
2.8
1.2
4.3
.7
3.0
1.5
10.5
12.3
7.6
11.8
13.6
1.4
1.1
.8
3.0
1.1
114.9
117.4
108.6
120.9
118.9
10.9
13.1
6.9
12.5
14.2
2.0
2.2
1.4
3.2
2.3
116.6
120.7
110.6
115.4
122.6
11.8
15.0
6.6
11.8
16.5
2.2 112.3
2.8 115.8
-.9 110.1
114.5
3.5 116.8
10.1
13.6
8.3
10.3
14.6
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.2
1.6
109.6
99.9
114.7
97.8
110.5
5.3
6.6
14.5
5.5
7.7
2.4
3.8
5.6
3.6
1.5
108.1
105.0
116.9
104.1
110.9
4.0
6.1
17.0
5.4
8.2
1.0 108.2
1.2 106.1
9.4 96.9
107.1
1.8 110.4
4.5
6.6
-5.7
7.9
7.6
104.4
98.6
102.8
1.8 97.8
1.3 109.9
2.7
4.2
.9
5.0
7.4
1.4
2.8
2.1
3.1
1.8
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel .
Footwear
107.3
106.0
106.0
103.9
109.8
5.6
4.8
4.0
1.9
9.3
4.0
4.3
2.1
6.1
4.5
107.5
106.4
104.8
105.8
109.1
6.6
5.8
2.2
7.0
7.0
101.7
97.9
95.4
115.7
1.1
-.8
-.9
-4.3
10.2
2.5
1.4
2.5
.0
4.3
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation ..
113.4
113.8
106.9
11.8
12.2
3.8 114.2
3.7 114.6
3.3 104.1
13.0
13.4
3.7 112.9
3.8 112.8
115.0
11.3
11.4
12.5
3.1
3.1
2.5
Medical care .
111.0
1.1 114.9
10.2
1.4
1.8 111.8
7.9
1.7
110.5
.5 108.6
8.2
6.9
.9
1.2
113.5
10.5
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products ..
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
118.6
119.2
120.2
114.1
133.3
117.0
115.9
111.8
117.1
110.4
12.8
13.2
13.1
9.6
21.1
12.9
8.4
7.6
13.6
7.5
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential ...
Other rental costs
Homeownership ....
113.6
115.2
109.9
116.4
116.7
All items .
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2 ....
Gas (piped) and electricity 2
Household furnishings and operation .
5.7
8.7
Entertainment .
Other goods and services
Personal care
107.4
109.8
110.2
2.2 112.5
1.7 110.7
5.6
9.0
9.8
109.2
1.5 110.1
See footnotes at end of table.
87
3.0
8.5
7.1
8.2
8.7
3.1
3.3
1.7
6.8
-.1
104.0
102.3
101.3
100.0
107.0
4.5
3.5
1.7
2.6
8.1
3.7 113.1
3.8 113.4
1.4 105.3
11.9
12.2
113.6
109.6
109.3
1.1 110.5
3.9
10.8
7.3
7.4
7.4
1.6
1.0
Table 25. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by
expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
South
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class D
Size class C
Size class B
Size class A
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Commodity and service group
113.5
10.5
2.0 114.4
10.9
2.1 114.9
11.1
2.1 113.0
10.0
2.1
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
113.9
118.6
111.9
111.5
112.2
11.0
12.8
10.2
10.6
9.9
2.3
1.5
2.8
4.6
1.4
114.2
118.3
112.5
112.0
112.8
11.0
12.3
10.3
10.7
10.0
2.6
2.1
2.9
4.3
2.0
114.3
119.2
112.1
110.5
113.3
10.9
12.6
10.1
10.1
10.2
2.4
1.6
2.7
3.4
2.3
113.0
118.9
110.5
108.6
112.0
9.6
12.0
8.5
7.6
9.4
2.4
2.2
2.4
3.4
1.6
Services
Medical care services
112.9
111.4
9.8
9.1
1.4 114.7
2.4 112.8
10.8
8.8
1.5 115.9
.4 114.2
11.4
11.5
1.8 112.9
1.3 115.6
10.5
11.0
1.5
1.4
112.8
113.7
113.1
110.1
111.8
111.4
115.1
113.6
113.1
9.7
10.7
10.1
14.6
10.0
10.4
11.7
10.3
9.9
2.4
2.0
1.5
6.6
2.7
4.3
3.0
1.6
1.3
9.9
11.1
10.6
14.6
10.3
10.6
11.6
11.4
11.0
2.2
2.2
1.9
5.6
2.9
4.2
3.1
1.6
1.6
9.6
11.1
10.8
14.7
10.1
10.0
11.3
12.0
11.4
1.9
2.2
1.9
5.8
2.7
3.2
2.4
2.1
1.8
8.8
9.9
9.7
11.68.5
7.5
9.9
10.7
10.4
2.2
2.0
1.6
5.8
2.4
3.3
2.8
1.5
1.5
All items
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy2
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
See footnotes at end of table.
88
113.1
114.5
114.1
112.8
112.5
112.0
115.3
115.5
114.9
112.7
115.0
114.7
113.3
112.1
110.5
115.0
116.5
116.1
112.1
112.8
113.1
107.6
110.5
108.6
113.7
113.2
112.5
Table 25. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by
expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
West
Size class B
Size class A
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class C 4
;
Size class D
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
113.3
10.0
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products ..
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
118.8
119.5
120.4
114.5
136.4
111.8
117.4
110.4
117.9
110.4
12.2
12.6
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential ...
Other rental costs
Homeownership
All items .
11.3
2.7 114.1
10.9
1.9 112.7
9.8
1.6
12.5
2.1
2.2
2.4
1.4
5.1
2.6
-.9
1.5
1.9
1.1
117.3
117.7
119.6
116.6
133.9
114.5
117.7
109.8
113.5
112.9
9.7
9.8
11.3
12.1
19.3
12.0
5.3
5.0
1.0 117.7
1.0 118.0
121.5
2.1 116.2
3.4 138.8
.9 114.0
-4.5 117.4
-.1 111.9
1.4 111.9
1.8 113.0
11.2
11.3
21.8
11.4
8.4
8.3
7.7
10.4
1.1
1.1
1.0
1.4
3.0
1.8
-3.9
.7
1.2
2.1
8.1
9.0
14.9
2.4
2.9
-.1
1.9
3.5
114.9
117.9
111.2
121.5
119.2
12.0
14.6
8.2
11.3
15.8
111.0
112.8
98.0
117.1
116.9
10.9
.7
12.8
13.6
-5.8
-.4
2.6
103.9
104.1
6.1 109.4
.1 103.3
.9 110.7
3.7
5.5
7.8
5.2
7.6
.4
.6
3.1
.2
1.6
103.0
103.4
NA
103.1
109.5
3.6
5.2
NA
5.6
6.2
NA
97.2
1.2 108.8
4.9
8.3
NA
9.8
5.5
-1.5
-2.4
NA
-3.5
1.2
1.9
1.8
1.3
2.0
2.9
107.3
106.7
102.0
109.1
111.7
7.2
6.8
2.4
9.5
9.1
2.7
2.9
1.2
5.8
1.5
102.5
101.6
106.3
92.2
108.9
3.3
2.7
4.1
-.4
7.0
105.7
104.9
97.0
110.6
107.5
5.3
4.7
-1.2
11.9
3.7
2.2
2.3
.1
5.4
.9
5.0 115.1
5.3 115.7
104.5
12.7
4.4 115.8
4.5 116.5
1.7 103.1
14.0
14.6
4.7 113.8
4.9 114.1
1.2 110.0
12.5
12.7
4.8
4.9
3.6
2.9 115.2
13.1
6.4
2.7
2.8
3.0
1.4
6.9
1.5
-2.5
2.1
2.4
.8
119.6
120.1
120.6
115.1
135.2
114.2
119.9
110.6
119.1
112.9
112.3
113.5
111.7
117.8
113.9
9.0
9.8
8.2
9.6
10.2
2.7
3.4
1.5
-1.3
3.9
115.5
118.4
111.6
120.6
119.8
104.5
106.0
115.5
105.3
110.4
3.9
8.4
14.5
7.8
8.1
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel ,
Footwear
104.6
103.9
100.9
103.9
108.8
4.4
4.1
2.1
3.8
9.0
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation ..
115.4
116.1
103.0
14.6
Medical care ...
113.0
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2 ....
Gas (piped) and electricity2
Household furnishings and operation .
12.4
9.0
21.4
9.7
7.3
6.9
13.9
2.3
112.2
9.6
Entertainment.
Other goods and services .
Personal care
107.0
110.4
112.6
2.5 112.4
4.1
8.0
8.8
109.7
1.2 111.5
See footnotes at end of table.
89
12.8
12.6
10.2
20.8
10.1
9.7
6.8
13.2
9.2
11.6
13.6
12.3
5.1
9.6
9.7
7.9
8.7
6.7
8.6
2.3
1.5 112.0
1.6
1.9
1.8
4.0
1.9
.5 105.1
.6 98.4
NA
.9
1.0
1.0
-1.1
1.2
3.9
1.3 109.2
2.6 111.4
9.1
8.9
1.1 114.4
10.2
8.4
3.9 106.8
13.3
11.1
113.5
5.4
7.4
8.6
.6 110.1
1.0 111.2
7.9
7.4
6.6
.6
.9
2.2
.3
.7
1.1
Table 25. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by
expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977 = 100)
West
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class C 4
Size class B '
Size class A
Size class D
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
9.8
1.6
Commodity and service group
113.3
10.0
2.9 115.2
11.3
2.7 114.1
10.9
1.9 112.7
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
114.3
118.8
112.4
112.9
112.1
11.0
12.2
10.4
11.6
9.7
3.4
2.7
3.7
5.1
2.8
115.8
119.6
114.2
113.5
114.6
11.9
12.5
11.5
12.2
11.2
3.3
2.1
3.8
4.4
3.4
114.5
117.3
113.3
112.2
113.9
10.7
9.7
11.1
10.8
11.2
2.0
1.0
2.3
4.3
1.2
112.9
117.7
110.9
111.7
110.3
9.3
11.2
8.5
9.6
7.7
2.1
1.1
2.5
3.6
1.8
Services
Medical care services
111.9
113.3
8.6
9.9
2.2 114.4
112.1
10.6
9.8
1.9 113.6
1.6 112.1
11.0
8.5
1.8 112.3
1.1 115.2
10.6
11.0
.9
2.4
113.1
113.3
112.6
116.7
112.4
112.7
116.0
111.9
111.8
10.0
113.6
115.4
115.1
113.0
114.1
113.5
116.7
114.8
114.6
10.2
11.5
11.0
15.8
11.4
11.9
12.3
11.0
10.7
2.6
2.8
2.4
7.0
3.6
4.2
3.2
2.1
1.9
8.9
11.0
10.4
17.7
11.1
10.5
10.3
11.5
11.5
1.9
2.0
1.5
7.5
2.3
4.1
2.5
1.8
1.9
9.4
1.9
1.6
1.4
3.7
2.5
3.5
2.3
2.1
.7
All items
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy 2
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
10.0
9.2
20.7
10.3
11.1
11.9
8.7
8.6
2.5
3.0
2.4
9.7
3.7
4.7
3.8
2.3
2.4
1
112.6
112.6
112.5
107.8
110.9
111.8
114.8
115.2
112.0
9.9
9.4
14.1
8.5
9.7
10.5
12.6
10.7
2/79 = 103.5; 3/79=102.3
Regions are defined as the four Census regions.
The population size classes are aggregations of areas
which have urban population as defined below:
A-1 More than 4,000,000.
A-2 - 1,250,000 to 4,000,000.
B - 385,000 to 1,250,000.
C 75,000 to 385,000.
D Less than 75,000.
Population size class A is the aggregation of population
size classes A-1 and A-2.
2
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a
December 1977 = 100 base.
3
Revised indexes:
Fuel and other utilities: 12/78=106.3; 2/79 = 103.5
Fuels: 11/78=101.3; 12/78 = 102.3; 1/79=103.0;
112.1
114.2
113.8
114.5
113.3
112.2
114.9
114.0
113.8
Gas (piped) and electricity: 11/78=101.3; 12/78=102.3;
1/79=103.0; 2/79=103.1; 3/79=101.3
Energy: 11/78 = 102.8; 12/78=103.8;
1/79=104.5;
2/79=105.6; 3/79 = 107.2
4
Revised indexes:
Fuel and other utilities: 12/78=102.5; 2/79=102.5
Fuels: 11/78=101.9; 12/78=102.3; 1/79=102.1;
2/79=102.8; 3/79=102.1
Gas (piped) and electricity: 11/78=102.2; 12/78=102.5;
1/79=101.8; 2/79=102.2; 3/79=101.6
Energy: 11/78 = 103.7; 12/78 = 104.7; 1/79 = 105.0;
2/79 = 106.5; 3/79 = 109.1
^ Data not adequate for publication.
90
Table 26. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Region,1 by expenditure
category and commodity and service group
(December 1977 = 100)
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
West
South
North Central
Northeast
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
112.0
9.4
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
116.7
117.1
118 1
112.7
131.4
112.6
1158
111.6
112.6
102.7
112.1
114.2
110.4
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
All items
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2
Gas (piped) and electricity 2
Other utilities and public services
Household furnishings and operation
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Infants' and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services
1.7 115.1
11.6
2.4 114.2
10.8
2.2 114.1
10.9
2.8
11.2
11.5
11 5
9.2
19.9
10.3
59
5.9
8.4
1.2
9.5
11.4
7.1
1.6
1.6
1.2
1.1
2.1
1.0
.0
1.1
1.7
-.2
1.4
2.4
1.8
118.7
119.1
120.1
115.7
134.7
116.2
115.2
114.5
115.3
103.4
113.0
117.1
112.2
12.4
12.7
12.8
11.7
20.9
12.6
6.2
7.9
8.1
2.5
9.4
12.6
8.9
1.7
1.7
1 4
1.1
2.7
.5
.3
.4
1.0
.1
.8
2.8
1.4
118.8
119.2
1199
112.6
133.4
116.7
119.4
115.7
113.5
105.4
112.9
117.6
111.1
12.6
12.9
12.8
9.4
20.4
13.5
10.5
7.6
9.5
2.6
9.7
13.0
7.3
2.0
2.0
1 7
.7
3.3
1.0
5
1.8
1.7
.4
1.5
2.5
1.8
119.0
119.6
120 2
115.0
135.8
113.4
1168
115.7
113.5
105.6
115.2
118.3
111.5
12.6
12.9
123
93
21.9
10.6
58
9.7
9.2
2.0
11.6
14.1
7.8
2.3
2.4
22
1 2
5.7
1.4
-3 0
2.3
1.3
1.1
1.8
2.7
1.9
111.4
112.1
107.2
119.6
113.6
111.2
117.8
110.2
109.8
111.4
9.2
9.9
4.9
14.0
11.6
9.2
15.4
8.9
8.7
9.4
1.2
.5
.4
1.3
.5
-1.0
1.1
1.7
2.0
.5
116.9
120.6
108.8
118.5
122.9
119.6
130.3
112.9
114.6
109.8
12.8
16.1
6.9
12.9
17.8
15.2
23.9
9.2
9.9
8.0
2.4
2.9
.7
2.3
3.3
3.3
4.0
1.1
1.2
.8
114.5
117.7
109.8
116.3
119.8
115.3
125.4
118.9
122.4
108.2
10.8
13.8
7.3
11.3
15.5
11.8
20.2
14.7
17.5
5.9
1.9
2.2
.7
1.8
2.5
1.9
2.7
3.5
4.3
.5
113.5
115.6
110.4
119.6
116.8
114.6
119.1
116.1
119.3
110.8
10.3
11.8
7.6
9.8
12.9
11.6
14.0
13.3
15.4
9.6
2.5
3.1
.5
.0
3.8
3.3
4.1
4.9
6.0
2.9
112.1
111.5
123.0
105.5
102.1
108.9
107.8
108.1
113.3
9.3
12.4
22.8
6.9
.6
7.1
6.3
6.1
10.5
3.4
4.6
8.7
2.2
.1
1.5
1.8
.7
1.1
111.3
105.5
117.6
103.4
101.8
109.5
107.5
111.3
114.1
6.4
9.0
16.9
7.6
.3
7.5
6.1
8.1
11.2
1.6
2.4
7.1
1.6
-.4
1.1
1.3
.4
1.0
108.2
102.4
107.8
101.8
103.1
109.9
107.7
110.4
115.1
4.4
6.1
6.5
6.0
1.7
7.1
5.5
7.8
10.2
1.4
2.3
4.0
2.2
-.2
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.1
104.2
104.2
107.7
103.8
99.5
110.0
108.4
110.8
113.9
3.9
7.1
6.5
7.2
-.4
7.5
6.5
7.7
10.2
.0
.0
2.2
-.3
.0
1.5
1.8
1.0
1.0
104.3
103.0
101.3
100.1
103.1
109.3
111.0
114.8
4.4
3.5
2.9
.8
3.0
7.6
10.1
11.3
2.7
2.7
1.4
3.4
3.0
4.0
1.8
2.9
104.3
103.2
99.9
103.1
106.4
108.7
105.4
113.7
4.8
4.2
1.1
5.1
6.7
8.7
3.4
9.9
3.3
3.4
2.6
4.1
4.9
6.3
-1.5
1.8
104.8
103.2
104.3
99.7
96.8
108.8
106.2
117.1
4.5
3.5
2.7
1.4
-1.1
8.6
6.9
11.8
1.9
1.9
1.6
2.6
2.4
2.3
-.3
2.4
104.8
104.0
100.1
101.9
102.9
110.3
112.3
111.7
4.9
4.4
2.1
3.6
3.3
7.7
8.3
8.7
1.1
1.0
.4
.9
3.2
2.3
.8
1.4
See footnotes at end of table.
91
Table 26. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Region,1 by expenditure
category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Percent
change
from—
Index
Feb.
1979
Apr. Apr.
1979 1978
West
South
North Central
Northeast
Index
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Index
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
12.6
6.9
.6
3.6
3.7
1.1
3.4
9.4
2.0
1.1
.6
1.2
1.1
114.0
114.1
108.0
117.2
119.7
113.3
108.2
109.3
107.9
109.5
112.8
110.2
113.4
112.3
114.6
9.3
7.1
9.8
9.1
10.5
.9
1.4
.8
.9
.7
5.7
5.0
6.8
1.5 108.4
1.8 107.9
1.0 109.3
6.1
6.1
5.7
6.7
.7
.2
1.3
.2
108.6
108.0
108.2
110.2
3.9
2.7
3.5
3.7
.8
3.4
10.1
2.3
.8
.9
.8
.5
114.0
114.4
109.4
117.1
122.2
113.7
107.5
110.5
106.9
102.2
111.0
109.1
111.4
110.2
112.8
8.1
7.0
8.3
7.3
9.3
1.1
1.1
1.0
1.3
.7
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services
108.2
106.3
111.3
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care
Personal and educational expenses
107.2
106.4
107.5
107.7
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline2
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities
Other private transportation services
Public transportation
112.4
113.2
109.2
117.2
120.9
111.5
106.2
113.5
104.9
103.4
11.0
11.6
8.4
12.8
23.0
7.4
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services
Other medical care services
4.9
11.1
13.9
5.0
5.1
1.5
3.3
13.4
2.1
2.2
1.1
2.4
1.2
7.1
8.2
115.9
116.4
108.9
117.2
121.9
115.7
110.3
110.0
1.1 110.4
3.4 104.7
113.1
111.9
113.4
113.0
113.7
9.4
7.6
9.8
9.8
9.7
1.9
1.4
2.0
2.5
1.5
112.6
111.3
112.8
112.0
113.9
10.2
9.7
10.8
1.4
.9
1.4
1.4
1.6
4.5
5.2
3.6
1.6 110.0
1.5 109.7
1.8 110.4
6.9
6.3
7.9
2.3 107.3
2.2 105.7
2.1 110.3
6.4
5.3
8.7
1.4
1.0
2.2
7.3
7.4
6.7
8.6
109.9
108.0
111.0
110.6
8.1
7.6
8.1
8.6
.9 109.5
.7 108.8
1.5 110.4
.5 108.8
8.0
7.6
8.2
7.8
.3
1.2
.4
13.2
8.9
12.8
24.6
10.3
7.0
7.5
12.5
12.6
7.9
12.8
22.0
10.2
6.9
6.3
3.8
3.8
1.3
3.4
9.3
1.2
.9
14.2
8.3
12.8
26.6
12.5
8.9
8.5
9.0
4.3
9.7
7.3
Commodity and service group
All items
112.0
9.4
1.7 115.1
11.6
2.4 114.2
10.8
2.2 114.1
10.9
2.8
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages
Nondurables less food and beverages ....
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages, and
apparel
Durables
113.1
116.7
111.0
111.1
103.0
10.3
11.2
9.7
10.5
3.5
2.2
1.6
2.6
4.2
2.7
115.0
118.7
113.3
111.9
103.2
11.8
12.4
11.4
11.3
4.2
2.7
1.7
3.2
4.2
3.4
114.1
118.8
111.9
111.3
103.2
10.9
12.6
9.9
10.4
3.5
2.5
2.0
2.8
4.0
1.9
114.6
119.0
112.6
113.1
104.0
11.3
12.6
10.7
11.9
4.4
3.1
2.3
3.4
4.9
1.0
114.2
110.9
13.2
8.9
4.8 115.3
114.2
14.0
11.4
4.5 114.7
2.4 112.3
13.2
9.6
4.8 116.8
1.9 112.4
14.8
10.1
6.4
2.6
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
110.2
107.2
112.9
105.9
111.4
109.8
7.8
4.9
10.4
4.3
8.3
7.1
1.1
.4
1.3
1.0
1.0
1.1
11.4
6.9
15.2
7.0
9.8
6.7
1.9 114.5
.7 109.8
2.5 118.0
10.9
7.3
13.4
8.2
9.8
8.9
1.9
.7
2.3
1.4
2.0
1.5
10.2
7.6
2.3
.5
3.1
2.1
1.4
1.6
See footnotes at end of table.
92
115.3
108.8
120.7
108.1
113.4
110.4
1.4 109.7
.8 113.4
1.2 112.0
113.3
110.4
115.5
111.1
112.8
111.0
11.6
9.4
10.2
8.9
Table 26. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Region,1 by expenditure
category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
Group
Percent
change
from—
Index
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Index
West
South
North Central
Northeast
Percent
change
from—
Feb. Apr. Apr. Feb.
1979 1979 1978 1979
Index
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1979
Apr. Feb.
1978 1979
Index
Percent
change
from—
Apr. Apr.
1979 1978
Feb.
1979
Commodity and service group
Special indexes :
All items less food
All items less shelter
All items less mortgage interest costs
All items less medical care
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel....
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
Energy 2
All items less energy
All items less food and energy
Commodities less food and energy
Energy commodities
Services less energy
110.6
112.0
111.4
112.1
111.0
111.1
113.9
114.1
110.7
110.0
115.6
111.3
109.5
108.8
123.1
110.1
8.8
9.2
8.8
9.5
9.7
10.3
12.7
10.9
8.3
7.7
17.0
8.6
7.7
7.3
22.6
7.8
1.8
2.2
1.7
1.8
2.6
4.1
4.6
2.7
1.2
1.1
7.0
1.2
1.1
1.2
9.5
1.0
1
Regions are defined as the four Census regions.
The population size classes are aggregations of areas
which have urban population as defined below:
A-1 More than 4,000,000.
A-2 - 1,250,000 to 4,000,000.
B - 385,000 to 1,250,000.
114.2
113.2
113.6
115.2
113.2
111.9
115.1
115.5
116.2
115.5
113.9
114.6
113.4
111.7
123.2
115.4
11.4
10.0
10.3
11.7
11.3
11.1
13.7
11.9
12.1
11.6
16.8
11.0
10.6
9.5
23.3
11.9
2.5
2.3
2.3
2.4
3.1
4.0
4.3
2.8
2.0
1.9
6.2
2.0
2.1
2.1
9.0
1.9
113.1
113.0
113.2
114.3
111.9
111.2
114.4
115.2
115.2
114.6
111.7
113.9
112.5
110.6
119.9
114.7
10.3
9.8
10.0
11.0
9.9
10.2
12.8
11.6
11.4
11.0
14.6
10.4
9.8
8.3
20.3
11.4
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.3
2.8
3.8
4.6
2.9
2.0
1.9
6.2
1.9
1.8
1.8
8.6
1.8
113.0
113.3
112.2
114.2
112.6
112.9
116.2
116.2
113.9
113.4
115.4
113.6
112.2
110.7
126.7
113.7
10.5
10.3
9.4
11.0
10.6
11.5
14.0
12.2
10.7
10.2
19.3
10.3
9.6
8.7
2.8
2.5
2.6
2.9
3.4
4.6
5.8
3.4
2.6
2.3
8.6
2.3
2.3
2.1
25.0
10.4
12.5
2.4
C 75,000 to 385,000.
D Less than 75,000.
Population size class A is the aggregation of population
size classes A-1 and A-2.
2
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a
December 1977=100 base.
93
Table 27. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Population size class,1 by expenditure category
and commodity and service group
(December 1977=100)
Group
Index
Percent
change
from—
Apr. Apr.
1979 1978
B
A-2
A-1
Percent
change
from—
Index
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Index
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Index
Feb.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1979
Apr. Feb.
1978 1979
Expenditure category
112.6
9.7
2.2 114.1
11.0
2.4 114.7
11.1
2.4 114.6
11.2
2.0 113.7
10.6
2.2
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
117.5
117.9
118.4
112.4
131.9
114.2
114.1
112.3
114.2
103.0
112.9
116.8
111.0
11.7
12.0
11.4
8.5
19.8
11.6
3.8
5.9
9.2
2.2
8.9
13.4
8.2
1.9 118.0
1.9 118.5
1.4 120.0
.9 115.3
2.6 133.9
1.4 114.7
-.7 117.3
.9 115.1
2.1 112.8
.9 105.3
.9 113.3
3.1 115.3
1.7 110.2
12.4
12.7
12.9
11.3
21.3
11.5
8.0
8.1
7.9
2.2
1.9
1.9
1.8
1.3
4.1
.2
-.8
1.4
1.3
.1
1.4
2.2
1.6
118.2
118.6
119.5
114.1
133.2
114.6
118.5
113.6
113.4
104.6
113.4
116.7
111.7
11.7
1.9
1.9
1.4
1.2
3.1
1.1
12.4
12.6
1.7
1.6
1.5
.9
2.7
1.0
.9
1.3
1.2
-.9
1.9
2.3
2.1
119.2
119.5
120.5
114.9
135.9
115.7
117.6
115.3
115.8
104.3
113.7
117.2
112.5
12.9
13.1
13.4
11.1
21.4
12.7
12.1
1.8
1.7
1.8
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
112.5
113.9
107.9
120.6
115.8
113.8
119.3
112.0
112.6
110.3
9.6
10.9
5.6
12.7
12.6
11.4
14.9
10.1
10.3
9.4
2.4
2.6
.6
.2
3.4
3.2
3.9
2.8
3.2
1.7
115.0
117.8
109.1
116.3
120.2
117.8
124.0
116.0
118.8
109.6
11.5
14.0
6.8
11.5
15.9
14.4
19.0
11.4
13.0
7.7
2.2
2.3
.8
2.0
2.7
2.8
3.3
113.0
114.8
107.4
117.5
116.3
112.3
123.3
109.4
109.0
.6 110.1
10.4
12.2
110.9
107.0
122.2
102.7
100.3
108.6
106.8
109.0
113.9
6.9
9.9
22.1
6.2
-.2
7.1
6.2
6.5
11.0
2.3
3.1
8.0
1.7
.1
108.4
104.5
118.8
101.8
101.0
110.9
109.4
110.6
115.4
5.1
7.4
103.5
101.9
98.6
98.2
107.6
109.5
113.8
114.2
3.1
1.8
.2
-1.5
8.1
7.6
9.3
11.0
1.4 104.4
1.2 103.1
103.1
100.3
5.7 103.2
4.4 108.4
-.4 106.4
2.1 115.2
All items
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2
Gas (piped) and electricity 2
Other utilities and public services
Household furnishings and operation
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Infants' and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services
1.0
1.6
-.2
1.0
See footnotes at end of table.
94
2.1
10.2
11.6
7.4
1.1
3.0
1.7
118.8
119.1
119.9
113.7
134.5
115.0
117.8
115.2
113.0
103.5
112.5
117.4
112.4
115.4
118.3
109.8
118.4
120.2
116.6
126.0
115.0
116.6
111.0
11.6
14.2
7.4
11.6
15.7
12.7
20.3
12.0
13.1
9.1
2.1
2.2
.8
2.3
2.5
1.6
2.9
4.0
4.8
1.7
115.3
118.9
110.6
118.7
120.5
116.9
126.2
116.1
119.4
109.6
11.6
14.5
7.4
13.7
15.9
12.6
20.5
12.7
15.8
6.5
1.5
1.6
.6
2.4
1.8
.9
2.4
2.6
3.6
109.8
107.2
119.0
104.4
.102.4
109.9
107.9
110.9
115.0
6.8
9.8
18.6
7.6
1.3
6.7
5.1
7.7
10.7
2.4
3.5
8.3
2.2
6.4
9.0
14.6
7.4
1.8
6.8
5.8
7.5
9.2
7.0
10.6
103.2
103.3
110.1
109.1
109.7
113.1
10.1
-.3
7.6
.4
1.3
109.6
108.6
116.0
106.6
103.1
108.5
106.8
110.2
112.7
1.5 110.1
2.2 105.3
6.6 113.6
11.3
1.7
2.7
7.1
1.8
-.6
1.9
2.0
2.6
1.1
5.0
4.2
4.1
1.9
2.7
8.2
8.4
10.7
2.6
2.7
1.3
3.9
1.5
3.8
1.0
2.1
106.4
105.5
102.7
105.7
99.2
108.2
110.8
113.6
6.7
6.4
3.6
8.1
1.2
7.2
8.5
9.5
3.4
3.6
2.0
6.3
2.5
2.4
1.4
1.3
104.9
104.0
103.0
103.8
101.1
109.1
100.8
113.7
5.3
4.9
2.7
6.2
1.7
8.6
1.7
8.9
10.9
12.4
7.1
18.7
5.2
.5
8.2
7.1
8.0
12.0
12.3
9.5
20.7
11.5
7.7
7.7
7.9
1.2
.4
1.3
1.7
12.7
10.7
20.6
12.1
7.4
7.8
9.3
2.3
10.2
12.7
8.3
-.1
.9
1.1
.7
1.0
2.2
2A
2.0
2.8
2.3
4.4
-2.0
1.5
103.4
101.8
100.6
98.0
94.1
111.7
107.6
117.8
9.1
9.2
.8
9.4
12.7
8.4
5.8
12.2
13.6
10.0
19.7
8.0
7.7
8.6
.9
3.5
.7
.2
1.6
1.6
.8
1.3
1.8
1.4
1.6
1.8
-.6
.9
2.2
2.2
2.8
1.3
2.1
-.2
10.1
1.6
2.5
5.6
1.8
-.8
1.6
1.9
1.0
1.1
3.1
1.8
.1
-.6
-5.6
10.7
5.4
13.8
2.6
2.2
2.4
1.7
4.3
4.1
1.0
5.5
12.4
6.9
7.2
Table 27. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Population size class,1 by expenditure category
and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
Group
Index
Percent
change
from—
Apr. Apr.
1979 1978
B
A-2
A-1
Index
Percent
change
from—
Feb. Apr. Apr.
1979 1979 1978
Index
Percent
change
from—
Index
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
114.6
114.9
108.7
117.2
121.1
115.7
108.2
111.2
107.5
105.3
12.6
12.8
8.2
12.8
23.7
10.7
3.6
4.0
4.1
1.1
3.4
10.0
1.4
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.5
111.9
112.5
111.8
110.4
113.3
8.3
7.6
8.5
7.6
9.4
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.7
1.0
113.3
109.0
114.3
113.9
114.6
9.8
6.2
10.5
10.5
10.5
108.8
108.4
109.7
5.2
6.2
3.4
1.4 108.1
1.6 108.0
1.0 108.2
6.1
6.0
6.2
109.9
108.6
110.7
110.4
8.1
7.7
8.2
8.7
.6
.4
1.0
.5
7.4
6.9
7.5
8.4
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Percent
change
from—
Feb. Apr. Apr. Feb.
1979 1979 1978 1979
Expenditure category
12.1
3.8
4.1
1.4
3.4
11.3
2.1
12.4
12.8
8.2
12.9
23.6
9.8
6.5
2.4
113.4
113.8
108.5
117.2
120.8
113.2
105.8
-.3 111.2
104.6
104.2
110.8
110.6
110.8
109.6
112.4
8.5
7.7
8.6
7.9
9.8
1.2
1.6
1.0
1.2
.9
112.9
110.3
113.4
113.3
113.4
9.5
7.5
9.9
9.6
10.1
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities .
Entertainment services
106.7
103.7
111.0
5.1
3.4
7.6
1.2 109.1
.9 109.4
1.7 108.6
6.0
6.1
6.0
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care
Personal and educational expenses ,
106.9
106.8
106.7
107.4
5.8
6.5
5.0
6.5
109.2
107.7
110.4
109.3
7.7
7.1
8.0
8.0
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline 2
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities .
Other private transportation services
Public transportation
113.4
114.4
109.3
117.2
122.6
113.9
107.5
112.4
106.8
103.5
25.1
10.0
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services
Other medical care services .
13.0
9.0
12.9
6.9
.2
.1
.3
.2
10.3
6.4
9.0
5.8
3.4
114.8
115.1
109.4
117.2
120.7
112.2
110.5
110.0
1.4 110.6
2.2 103.4
3.9
4.0
1.2
3.4
10.0
2.1
1.2
1.4
1.3
.4
.6
.3
.9
.5
1.6
.4
12.8
13.1
8.4
12.9
23.7
9.1
7.9
6.9
8.2
108.4
107.0
108.8
109.8
5.9
8.2
5.3
4.1
4.0 113.6
4.1 113.7
12.1
108.3
117.1
119.7
111.6
107.5
.5 107.5
1.6 107.5
110.3
7.8
12.8
21.8
9.5
6.5
6.2
6.5
8.8
114.4
110.0
115.4
114.3
116.3
9.8
6.5
10.6
10.4
10.8
1.7
1.4
1.8
2.1
1.6
2.2 112.0
2.2 109.7
2.1 116.5
7.8
6.9
9.4
2.7
3.1
1.7
110.0
108.7
110.4
111.0
7.8
7.5
7.5
8.7
1.1
.5
1.9
.7
.9
3.4
10.2
2.4
1.3
1.2
.5
1.4
1.2
1.4
.6
.8
.8
.2
12.2
3.6
3.7
.8
3.4
9.3
1.1
1.2
.9
1.3
3.3
Commodity and service group
All items
112.6
9.7
2.2 114.1
11.0
2.4 114.7
11.1
2.4 114.6
11.2
2.0 113.7
10.6
2.2
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages
Nondurables less food and beverages ....
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages, and
apparel
Durables
113.5
117.5
111.3
111.0
101.9
10.6
11.7
10.0
10.1
1.8
2.6
1.9
3.2
4.0
1.2
114.6
118.0
112.9
111.9
103.1
11.6
12.4
11.1
11.3
4.2
2.8
1.9
3.2
4.5
2.7
114.7
118.2
113.0
112.9
105.5
11.3
11.7
10.8
12.0
6.4
2.6
1.9
2.9
4.6
3.6
114.4
118.8
112.4
112.0
104.0
11.2
12.4
10.5
11.3
4.9
2.2
1.7
2.6
4.3
2.4
113.7
119.2
111.2
110.7
101.8
10.6
1.8
2.4
1.8
2.9
4.0
2.2
114.6
111.5
13.4
9.7
5.0 115.4
2.3 113.8
14.1
11.1
5.1 115.8
2.3 113.1
14.2
10.0
5.0 115.2
1.8 112.7
13.8
10.0
5.0 114.2
1.3 111,6
12.8
9.4
4.6
2.1
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
111.4
107.9
114.8
107.4
110.8
110.0
8.6
5.6
10.8
6.2
8.6
7.6
1.7
.6
2.7
1.0
1.0
1.0
10.1
6.8
1.7
.8
2.2
1.7
1.4
1.5
11.0
7.4
2.0
.8
2.5
1.7
1.3
1.0
11.1
7.4
14.2
6.8
10.5
7.7
1.7
.6
2.0
1.8
1.4
1.5
10.5
5.8
12.8
7.7
10.6
9.1
1.5
-.6
1.8
1.4
1.8
2.2
113.2
109.1
117.3
106.9
113.4
110.7
See footnotes at end of table.
95
12.8
6.7
9.9
7.9
114.7
109.8
118.4
110.4
111.8
110.9
13.8
8.0
8.5
6.8
114.8
110.6
118.5
109.7
114.3
109.7
113.6
107.4
116.1
109.0
115.4
113.6
12.9
9.6
9.7
Table 27. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Population size class,1 by expenditure category
and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
Group
Index
Percent
change
from—
Apr. Apr.
1979 1978
B
A-2
A-1
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change
from—
Apr.
1978
Index
Percent
change
from—
Feb. Apr. Apr.
1979 1979 1978
Feb.
1979
Commodity and service group
Special indexes :
All items less food
All items less shelter
All items less mortgage interest costs
All items less medical care
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel....
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
Energy 2
All items less energy
All items less food and energy
Commodities less food and energy
Energy commodities
Services less energy
111.3
112.2
111.6
112.7
111.2
111.0
114.2
114.5
112.0
111.4
114.7
111.9
110.2
109.1
125.0
111.3
9.2
9.4
8.9
9.8
9.8
10.0
12.8
10.9
9.1
8.6
17.4
9.1
8.3
7.6
24.3
8.8
2.4
2.2
2.1
2.3
3.0
3.8
4.7
2.8
1.9
1.7
7.2
1.7
1.8
1.8
10.5
1.7
113.0
112.8
112.7
114.1
112.9
111.8
115.0
115.1
113.9
113.2
113.1
113.6
112.4
111.3
122.8
113.5
1
The population size classes are aggregations of areas which have
urban population as defined below:
A-1 More than 4,000,000.
A-2 - 1,250,000 to 4,000,000.
B - 385,000 to 1,250,000.
C 75,000 to 385,000.
10.6
10.0
9.8
11.1
11.1
11.1
13.5
12.0
10.6
10.1
16.0
10.5
10.0
9.2
22.8
10.6
2.4
2.5
2.3
2.4
3.2
4.3
4.9
3.0
1.9
1.8
6.7
1.9
2.0
2.2
9.5
1.7
113.8
113.3
113.2
114.8
113.0
112.8
115.5
115.7
115.4
115.0
114.3
114.2
113.1
111.5
122.9
114.9
10.9
9.9
9.8
11.2
10.8
11.8
13.7
11.9
11.5
11.2
17.1
10.4
10.1
9.0
22.8
11.3
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.4
2.9
4.4
4.7
3.1
2.1
2.0
7.0
1.9
1.9
1.9
9.6
2.0
113.5
113.1
113.3
114.6
112.4
112.0
115.0
115.5
115.4
114.9
115.1
114.1
112.8
110.8
122.5
115.1
10.8
10.0
10.1
11.2
10.5
11.1
13.4
11.9
11.6
11.2
16.6
10.6
10.0
8.7
21.8
11.5
2.2
2.3
2.0
2.0
2.6
4.2
4.8
2.8
1.9
1.7
6.4
1.6
1.6
1.5
112.3
113.3
112.8
113.7
111.2
110.8
114.1
115.1
114.5
113.4
112.3
113.3
111.6
109.9
119.5
1.7 113.6
10.0
10.0
9.7
10.7
9.4
9.7
12.5
11.4
11.3
10.5
16.1
10.0
9.1
7.9
19.7
10.6
2.3
2.3
2.1
2.2
2.8
3.8
4.4
2.8
1.9
1.5
5.9
1.7
1.7
1.9
8.4
1.4
D Less than 75,000.
Population size class A is the aggregation of population size classes
A-1 and A-2.
2
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a December
1977=100 base.
96
Table 28. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of region and
population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group
(December 1977=100)
Northeast
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class D
Size class C
Size class B
Size class A
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1976
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
110.9
8.6
1.6 113.2
10.1
2.0 115.2
11.6
1.9 113.3
10.5
2.3
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products..
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
116.5
116.8
117.9
112.0
131.3
112.3
114.8
107.3
114.1
110.4
11.3
11.5
11.4
8.8
20.0
10.2
5.2
4.8
11.5
7.7
116.1
116.5
118.3
113.0
131.1
112.5
119.9
107.9
2.5 111.6
2.0 109.4
10.4
10.6
11.2
9.4
19.8
9.5
6.3
4.9
9.2
5.5
1.9
1.9
1.4
1.9
2.3
1.4
117.6
117.9
118.0
114.7
130.9
114.0
114.6
108.1
3.4 117.6
1.3 112.
11.9
12.2
11.7
11.1
18.2
11.3
6.4
6.8
13.2
5.9
1.3 118.4
1.3 118.9
120.2
1.1 116.0
134.1
114.1
.6 118.0
.9 109.7
2.3 115.0
1.4 109.5
12.2
12.5
12.5
10.1
21.8
12.0
9.4
4.4
12.4
7.1
1.1
1.1
1.3
.9
3.5
.6
-1.8
.5
.5
.9
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential ...
Other rental costs
Homeownership
109.5
109.2
106.0
120.5
110.1
7.8
7.7
3.9
14.3
9.0
1.1
.5
.1
.6
.5
113.4
115.3
108.3
115.7
117.2
10.9
12.5
6.8
12.9
14.1
1.3
.3
2.2
4.1
-.3
117.2
121.1
113.3
119.7
122.9
13.2
16.3
8.0
13.5
18.3
.1.1 113.2
.4 114.0
109.7
1.5 118.1
115.0
10.5
11.8
7.1
14.4
13.0
2.5
2.3
-.1
2.2
2.9
111.3
109.4
122.8
103.3
108.8
8.4
11.3
22.8
5.9
7.3
2.9
3.8
8.1
1.7
1.5
112.3
114.5
122.4
109.6
109.0
10.7
13.9
22.0
8.9
6.1
5.1
6.8
9.4
5.0
1.1
114.4
115.0
123.5
109.2
108.4
10.6
14.0
22.9
7.9
6.6
3.8
5.0
9.7
1.7
1.2
114.7
117.1
125.7
111.9
109.9
11.3
15.3
25.0
9.3
7.0
4.1
5.4
9.7
2.7
1.7
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel.
Footwear
102.9
101.1
100.3
95.7
109.2
2.6
1.2
1.1
-3.4
6.4
2.1
1.9
.8
2.7
3.0
108.4
107.7
101.6
112.2
108.5
9.6
9.5
8.1
11.8
9.0
5.4
5.6
4.0
6.3
4.3
107.5
107.0
106.4
109.6
110.7
7.9
8.0
7.3
9.3
10.9
2.3 103.3
2.2 102.3
1.4 99.7
1.5 99.1
8.4 108.9
4.6
4.0
.9
3.6
8.4
4.0
4.1
1.3
4.9
2.7
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation ..
111.4
112.6
103.2
10.6
11.7
3.3 113.5
3.7 113.8
103.2
10.8
11.0
3.2 114.4
3.3 114.7
1.5 106.1
11.5
11.8
4.0 113.4
4.2 113.7
103.5
12.2
12.5
3.9
4.0
1.1
Medical care ..
110.3
Entertainment
108.7
Other goods and services ,
Personal care
106.5
106.3
All items
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2 ....
Gas (piped) and electricity 2
Household furnishings and operation.
2.6
7.8
5.7
5.7
4.7
1.6
1.6
1.2
1.0
2.2
1.2
1.5 106.0
109.6
1.0 111.8
See footnotes at end of table.
4.7
2.7
1.0 111.3
97
7.0
4.8
7.2
7.7
113.8
.9 108.6
1.0 107.3
2.0 107.5
9.4
6.7
6.7
6.8
1.9
1.2 111.2
1.1
8.5
2.3 107.1
.8 108.6
1.1 109.7
.7
4.5
7.7
8.8
1.2
2.5
Table 28. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of region and
population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977 = 100)
Northeast
Size class B
Size class A
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change fromApr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change fromApr.
1978
Size class D
Size class C
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change fromApr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Percent
change from—
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Commodity and service group
110.9
8.6
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
112.4
116.5
109.8
110.1
109.5
9.8
11.3
8.8
9.6
8.1
Services
Medical care services
108.6
110.5
6.7
7.9
111.4
110.9
110.2
114.5
109.8
110.2
113.6
109.2
108.4
8.8
8.6
7.8
16.2
8.8
9.5
10.5
7.3
6.6
All items
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy 2
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
1.6 113.2
10.1
2.0 115.2
11.6
1.9 113.3
10.5
2.3
114.1
116.1
113.0
113.1
112.9
10.8
10.4
11.0
12.6
9.5
2.4
1.9
2.6
5.2
.4
114.8
117.6
113.5
112.6
114.2
11.6
11.9
11.6
11.9
11.2
1.9
1.3
2.3
4.3
.5
113.9
118.4
111.3
112.6
110.0
11.0
12.2
10.3
11.7
8.8
2.6
1.1
3.4
5.0
1.9
.8 111.7
1.0 112.0
9.1
7.6
1.5 115.8
1.0 114.9
11.5
10.3
1.8 112.3
1.1 111.6
9.6
9.0
1.9
1.3
112.6
113.3
112.6
116.7
112.9
112.8
114.7
112.2
111.6
9.4
10.3
9.3
17.4
10.8
12.1
11.5
9.4
9.1
2.6
2.1
1.4
8.1
2.6
4.9
3.4
1.3
1.5
10.1
11.6
10.9
17.6
11.4
11.6
11.8
11.8
11.5
2.3
1.9
1.2
7.4
2.3
4.2
2.8
1.8
1.7
113.1
113.4
112.3
119.3
111.2
112.4
115.6
112.7
112.3
10.1
10.6
9.3
19.3
10.1
11.4
12.0
10.0
9.6
2.4
2.4
1.6
7.8
3.3
4.9
2.8
2.3
1.9
2.2
1.6
2.5
3.9
1.0
2.0
1.6
1.2
6.5
2.5
3.9
2.6
1.0
.8
See footnotes at end of table.
98
113.3
115.2
114.7
117.1
113.5
112.6
115.2
116.1
115.8
Table 28. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of region and
population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977 = 100)
North Central
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change fromApr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Percent
change fromApr.
1978
Size class D
Size class C
Size class B
Size class A
Index
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Percent
change fromApr.
1978
Index
Percent
change from—
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
115.6
12.0
2.6 115.7
11.7
2.3 113.7
10.5
2.0 114.6
11.3
2.2
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
118.4
118.8
119.8
115.6
133.1
117.4
116.0
109.1
116.7
111.7
12.5
12.7
12.6
11.7
20.2
13.2
5.8
6.3
12.9
9.1
1.9
1.8
1.3
1.3
2.7
.3
-.3
.6
3.1
1.4
118.7
119.0
119.5
116.8
133.5
116.7
112.5
109.9
117.8
114.0
11.7
11.8
12.3
9.9
21.0
13.9
4.7
5.9
10.8
9.7
1.4
1.4
1.1
2.0
2.3
1.0
-.8
.2
1.8
2.3
118.6
119.1
120.5
113.5
137.3
113.4
117.6
108.1
115.8
110.7
12.0
12.3
12.6
10.6
21.7
11.0
5.5
5.6
11.5
7.6
1.8
1.9
1.4
.2
2.5
.5
1.8
.6
3.0
1.2
120.2
120.5
120.9
118.3
138.4
115.4
111.5
110.3
119.6
114.6
13.7
14.0
13.8
15.2
22.5
11.6
10.1
6.0
14.4
9.1
1.8
1.8
1.7
.9
3.5
.3
1.1
.7
2.1
1.1
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
118.8
123.7
108.3
117.9
127.2
14.2
18.5
6.6
11.3
21.3
3.1
4.0
.7
2.8
4.7
117.5
120.9
110.8
117.7
122.6
13.3
16.4
8.2
12.1
17.8
1.8
1.7
.0
.5
1.9
113.5
116.3
107.7
120.6
117.6
10.2
12.4
7.3
17.7
13.1
1.2
1.2
1.6
3.7
1.1
114.4
114.9
110.6
118.6
115.6
11.2
11.8
6.3
12.1
12.8
2.0
2.2
.5
.7
2.6
110.0
104.5
119.0
102.5
109.7
4.7
6.9
18.8
5.0
7.4
1.5
2.4
7.5
1.6
1.1
113.2
103.1
118.4
100.2
109.3
8.5
11.3
18.5
9.9
6.7
2.9
4.1
8.5
3.3
.8
109.7
108.3
116.1
106.3
107.7
6.3
8.6
14.8
7.3
6.4
.9
1.4
6.3
.2
1.0
116.1
108.6
115.1
107.2
111.3
10.2
15.2
13.5
15.5
9.8
1.6
2.6
5.5
1.9
1.4
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
103.6
102.0
99.6
101.2
107.3
3.9
2.8
.6
2.6
8.4
1.7
1.5
1.3
1.0
5.7
108.6
108.2
101.5
113.7
105.0
7.2
7.0
2.6
10.9
4.7
8.2
9.0
2.8
15.4
7.1
103.0
102.4
98.6
102.0
111.1
5.5
5.6
1.3
7.7
9.2
4.6
5.0
5.2
6.1
7.1
104.0
103.2
101.0
100.2
114.3
4.7
4.2
1.2
4.2
13.1
1.9
1.9
3.4
.8
5.9
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
113.6
114.2
102.4
12.5
13.2
.2
3.6 114.8
3.7 115.2
.8 95.4
13.7
14.1
-2.8
4.1 114.9
4.2 115.1
.6 105.2
12.9
13.1
3.6
3.7 113.6
3.8 113.8
1.6 104.5
12.4
12.6
4.2
3.6
3.5
3.4
Medical care
112.4
9.4
1.1 111.4
7.9
.6 113.3
9.8
.6 115.2
9.6
1.0
Entertainment
107.6
4.9
1.0 106.6
-2.3
-.4 108.4
6.2
2.5 113.5
8.6
4.4
Other goods and services
Personal care
108.3
107.9
6.8
5.6
.1 110.7
-.3 110.3
8.7
7.9
.1 107.3
-.1 105.8
7.1
6.2
.1 109.4
-.3 110.4
8.2
9.6
1.3
2.4
All items
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2 ...
Gas (piped) and electricity 2
Household furnishings and operation
See footnotes at end of table.
99
Table 28. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of region and
population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
North Central
Size class B
Size class A
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class D
Size class C
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Commodity and service group
115.6
12.0
2.6 115.7
11.7
2.3 113.7
10.5
2.0 114.6
11.3
2.2
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
115.7
118.4
114.3
111.5
116.4
12.3
12.5
12.2
10.7
13.2
2.8
1.9
3.3
3.5
3.2
115.1
118.7
113.5
114.4
112.8
11.4
11.7
11.3
12.9
10.0
2.6
1.4
3.2
5.7
1.4
113.7
118.6
111.5
111.4
111.6
10.6
12.0
10.0
11.7
8.9
2.3
1.8
2.6
4.8
1.1
114.2
120.2
111.6
111.3
111.7
11.4
13.7
10.4
11.4
9.7
2.7
1.8
3.0
4.1
2.4
Services
Medical care services
115.5
112.8
11.7
9.8
2.2 116.8
.9 111.1
12.3
7.9
1.7 113.8
.5 114.5
10.4
10.8
1.3 115.3
.8 116.2
11.0
10.1
1.5
.8
112.8
115.7
115.2
113.4
114.3
111.5
115.2
116.5
115.7
9.8
12.1
11.6
15.7
12.2
10.6
11.7
12.3
11.8
2.1
2.7
2.2
6.1
3.3
3.4
2.7
2.4
2.3
10.1
11.9
10.9
18.8
11.2
12.7
12.3
12.8
12.8
2.5
2.4
1.8
7.0
3.2
5.5
3.5
1.9
1.9
9.8
10.5
9.8
16.7
10.0
11.5
12.0
10.6
10.3
2.3
2.0
1.5
5.7
2.6
4.6
3.2
1.2
1.4
11.2
11.4
10.5
19.6
10.4
11.3
12.7
11.5
11.1
2.3
2.3
1.9
6.0
3.0
3.9
2.8
1.6
1.6
All items
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy2
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
See footnotes at end of table.
100
113.8
115.9
115.0
112.9
113.5
114.4
116.7
117.5
117.4
112.8
113.7
113.1
115.1
111.5
111.4
115.2
114.4
113.7
114.5
114.6
113.8
115.5
111.7
111.5
116.1
115.9
115.2
Table 28. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of region and
population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
South
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class D
Size class C
Size class B
Size class A
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
9.9
2.1
Expenditure category
114.1
10.8
2.2 114.3
10.9
2.3 114.9
11.3
2.3 113.1
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products ..
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
118.7
119.3
120.2
113.6
133.2
117.1
116.7
110.8
117.3
110.8
12.6
13.0
12.9
9.3
20.5
13.4
8.4
6.6
13.4
6.6
1.8
1.9
1.9
1.0
3.8
.9
-.7
1.0
2.0
1.3
118.7
119.1
119.4
112.7
132.7
115.2
120.3
109.5
118.3
111.2
12.2
12.5
12.3
8.9
20.3
12.6
9.7
13.4
13.7
13.4
10.9
20.8
13.8
10.8
2.1
2.0
2.0
.8
3.5
1.6
2.7
6.0
12.7
6.9
2.2 119.3
2.1 119.7
1.4 120.2
.6 113.0
3.2 133.8
1.0 117.0
-.7 119.4
.9 109.6
3.8 118.2
2.3 111.9
118.4
118.7
119.9
110.0
134.3
117.9
123.1
.6 108.6
2.1 115.7
2.3 110.3
11.9
12.2
12.8
8.1
19.9
14.7
15.5
4.5
10.6
6.6
1.6
1.6
1.7
.3
2.6
.7
1.1
2.0
1.7
1.5
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential ....
Other rental costs .
Homeownership
114.3
116.3
110.0
115.9
118.9
10.8
12.8
7.6
11.2
14.9
1.7
1.4
.8
2.6
1.5
114.8
117.9
108.6
119.5
119.8
10.8
13.8
6.9
12.4
15.3
2.3
2.9
1.4
2.8
3.2
116.1
120.7
110.6
114.0
122.8
11.8
15.5
6.6
10.5
17.3
2.0 112.1
2.7 115.7
-.9 110.1
114.8
3.4 116.8
9.9
13.4
8.3
10.2
14.5
1.5
1.5
1.8
.6
1.4
109.9
99.6
114.6
97.4
111.1
5.6
6.9
14.4
5.6
8.3
2.4
3.8
5.4
3.5
1.9
108.5
105.3
115.2
104.6
109.4
4.0
6.3
15.3
5.5
5.9
1.1 108.7
1.3 105.8
8.6 96.7
106.7
109.6
4.8
6.4
-5.8
7.7
7.6
104.3
1.5 98.7
.0 103.4
1.6 97.7
109.2
2.8
4.3
1.5
4.8
6.5
1.4
2.9
2.3
3.0
1.8
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel.
Footwear
106.0
104.6
105.1
102.0
108.2
6.0
5.2
5.4
2.1
9.0
3.1
3.3
1.4
4.8
4.2
104.0
102.8
104.8
97.4
108.7
4.9
4.6
2.3
4.1
6.9
105.6
104.0
1.0 104.6
1.7 103.9
106.9
4.3
3.3
1.9
3.9
7.9
1.0 102.9
.8 100.3
1.4 101.4
1.6 94.0
.6 112.4
1.3
-.9
-.6
-7.0
11.2
3.2
2.5
2.7
2.1
3.9
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation ..
113.7
113.8
109.9
12.1
12.2
8.7
3.9 114.9
3.7 115.1
5.8 106.5
13.5
13.7
3.9 113.9
4.0 114.1
1.9 105.8
12.4
12.6
4.0 113.3
4.1 113.1
118.3
11.6
11.4
15.5
3.3
3.3
3.0
1.7 114.9
10.3
2.0
2.6 113.8
9.7
3.1
111.3
1.2 111.3
7.7
6.2
1.5
2.6
All items .
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2 ....
Gas (piped) and electricity2
Household furnishings and operation.
6.0
Medical care ...
113.4
10.4
2.6 112.1
8.0
Entertainment.
Other goods and services
Personal care
110.4
109.6
111.5
6.6
8.3
9.6
2.5 109.0
1.1 109.7
1.9 110.5
See footnotes at end of table.
101
6.7
14.2
9.2
4.5
1.0 112.5
9.1
1.5 108.3
6.3
8.0
7.7
109.6
111.0
6.1
8.2
8.4
Table 28. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross ckassification of region and
population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977 = 100)
South
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class D
Size class C
Size class B
Size class A
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
9.9
2.1
Commodity and service group
114.1
10.8
2.2 114.3
10.9
2.3 114.9
11.3
2.3 113.1
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
114.2
118.7
112.0
111.9
112.0
11.1
12.6
10.3
11.2
9.6
2.7
1.8
3.1
4.5
1.9
114.0
118.7
111.9
111.3
112.4
10.8
12.2
10.0
10.9
9.6
2.4
2.2
2.5
3.6
1.8
114.6
119.3
112.3
111.8
112.7
11.3
13.4
10.2
10.6
9.8
2.6
2.1
2.8
3.8
2.1
113.2
118.4
110.9
109.1
112.2
9.8
11.9
8.7
7.6
9.6
2.4
1.6
2.8
3.8
1.8
Services
Medical care services
114.1
113.7
10.6
10.8
1.8 114.9
2.9 111.8
11.1
8.0
2.1 115.4
.9 112.9
11.4
9.5
1.8 113.0
1.9 115.7
10.4
10.9
1.6
2.1
113.4
114.2
113.7
110.4
111.9
111.8
115.4
115.0
114.1
10.2
10.9
10.4
15.0
10.1
10.9
11.9
11.1
10.5
2.6
2.3
1.8
6.8
2.9
4.3
3.0
2.0
1.6
9.7
11.0
10.4
15.7
9.9
10.6
11.5
11.7
11.5
2.1
2.3
2.0
6.0
2.5
3.5
2.9
2.3
2.3
10.0
11.4
10.9
15.1
10.2
10.6
12.1
12.0
11.6
2.2
2.3
1.9
6.1
2.8
3.8
2.8
2.1
1.7
9.0
9.9
9.8
11.9
8.7
7.6
9.8
10.5
10.2
2.3
2.1
1.7
5.9
2.8
3.8
2.7
1.5
1.4
All items
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy2
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
See footnotes at end of table.
102
113.0
114.4
113.9
113.7
111.9
111.3
115.1
115.8
115.3
113.1
115.0
114.6
113.8
112.3
111.8
115.7
116.0
115.7
112.4
113.0
113.3
107.9
110.9
109.2
113.8
113.3
112.5
Table 28. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of region and
population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977 = 100)
West
Size class B
Size class A
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class C 4
3
Percent
Percent
Index
change from—
change fromApr.
1978
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Index
Apr.
1979
Size class D
Percent
Percent
Index
change fromchange from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Expenditure category
2.8 114.7
11.4
1.9 113.3
10.5
1.8
1.9
1.9
1.8
.8
4.5
1.5
-2.3
.7
2.3
1.1
119.8
119.9
120.5
114.0
136.4
115.1
118.6
110.1
118.6
117.3
12.0
12.0
12.0
9.8
22.6
11.3
3.9
6.0
11.7
11.9
1.2 119.4
119.8
1.0 121.3
1.7 118.3
4.2 136.8
1.1 113.0
-4.8 117.4
.1 113.3
.7 117.0
4.5 113.6
13.8
14.1
14.4
11.2
22.9
11.2
13.3
9.2
13.3
10.1
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.2
6.0
1.6
-1.1
1.2
2.5
2.4
2.7
3.0
-.1
1.9
3.7
114.7
118.0
111.3
122.1
119.4
11.9
14.3
8.3
11.3
15.8
111.5
113.4
98.0
118.7
118.2
9.5
11.5
.7
13.5
14.8
.5
.8
-5.8
-.1
2.8
4.2
6.6
7.0
6.4
8.1
103.0
1.3 103.4
2.7 NA
1.0 103.2
2.4 108.0
3.7
5.3
NA
5.8
6.2
105.1
98.7
NA
97.8
109.5
4.9
8.6
NA
10.0
5.9
-1.4
-2.2
NA
-3.0
.8
1.1 106.4
1.1 105.5
101.7
105.7
3.9 109.6
6.6
5.9
2.5
8.1
7.8
1.6
1.6
.9
3.1
-.2
5.3 115.8
5.4 116.3
105.2
12.6
13.0
3.1 115.5
113.3
10.3
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products ..
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
118.6
119.3
119.6
114.6
135.3
112.4
114.8
110.8
118.7
109.4
12.4
12.9
11.6
8.4
21.6
10.5
3.4
6.4
15.6
6.3
2.9
2.9
2.7
1.2
6.7
1.3
-3.1
2.3
3.4
1.6
119.3
119.8
120.8
115.2
136.1
114.2
119.7
110.1
117.9
112.4
12.7
13.0
13.1
10.1
22.0
9.9
9.9
7.2
12.7
7.9
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential ...
Other rental costs
Homeownership ....
112.3
113.9
111.6
118.5
114.3
9.2
10.3
8.2
9.2
10.6
3.1
3.9
1.4
-2.1
4.5
116.0
118.8
111.6
120.7
120.5
12.0
14.0
8.1
8.9
15.5
104.3
105.6
114.0
105.0
109.7
3.7
7.8
12.6
7.5
7.9
104.5
105.3
5.6 108.7
104.7
1.3 111.8
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel ,
Footwear
104.8
104.0
98.9
100.9
112.0
4.9
4.6
3.2
1.4
8.8
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation ..
116.1
116.7
103.7
14.5
15.1
Medical care .
111.8
All items .
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2 ....
Gas (piped) and electricity 2
Household furnishings and operation .
3.1
Other goods and services
Personal care
104.3
109.4
110.6
5.1
7.8
8.2
109.7
1.2 110.2
See footnotes at end of table.
103.6
102.5
-2.1 98.0
.8 103.4
2.5 106.9
2.7
1.7
-1.8
1.9
6.4
.7
.2
.2
-1.9
1.7
4.6 116.0
4.8 116.5
1.5 103.3
13.8
14.2
4.6 114.6
4.8 114.8
1.1 110.8
13.2
13.3
4.8
4.8
5.2
2.5
11.7
10.0
103
2.8 106.5
9.9
8.7
9.4
NA
2.9
2.5
.0
4.1
5.0
2.4 114.9
1.0 112.2
1.6
2.0
1.8
4.3
2.0
102.7
102.2
102.8
97.9
107.8
5.7
112.4
8.9
Entertainment .
11.7
109.8
1.8 111.5
9.6
1.1 114.0
2.7
10.5
.1
110.6
4.8
8.1
8.8
1.4 109.5
2.0 108.2
6.0
7.0
4.4
-.5
-1.8
Table 28. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Cross classification of region and
population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977=100)
West
Size class B
Size class A
Group
Index
Apr.
1979
:
Size class D
Size class C '
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
Index
Index
Index
change from—
change from—
change from—
change from—
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Apr.
1979
Apr.
1978
Feb. Apr.
1979 1979
Apr.
1978
Feb.
1979
Commodity and service group
113.3
10.3
3.1 115.5
11.7
2.8 114.7
11.4
1.9 113.3
10.5
1.8
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
114.0
118.6
112.0
113.3
111.2
11.2
12.4
10.6
12.3
9.6
3.5
2.9
3.9
5.6
2.8
115.9
119.3
114.3
113.6
114.7
12.0
12.7
11.6
12.3
11.3
3.1
1.9
3.7
4.4
3.2
115.0
119.8
113.0
112.6
113.2
11.2
12.0
10.9
11.2
10.8
2.0
1.2
2.3
4.2
1.3
113.8
119.4
110.9
110.6
111.1
10.3
13.8
8.4
8.6
8.2
2.2
2.6
2.0
2.5
1.6
Services
Medical care services
112.4
111.8
9.2
9.2
2.6 114.9
.6 112.1
11.1
10.1
2.1 114.4
2.5 116.4
11.7
12.7
2.1 112.5
1.4 115.4
11.1
11.7
1.1
3.0
113.1
113.4
112.6
117.6
111.9
113.0
116.1
112.5
112.5
10.6
10.4
10.6
11.8
11.3
16.9
11.5
11.9
12.5
11.8
11.3
2.6
2.8
2.4
7.6
3.6
4.2
3.1
2.7
2.1
113.1
114.7
114.4
115.0
113.1
112.9
116.4
114.9
114.1
9.9
11.4
10.9
18.3
11.0
11.2
11.6
12.3
11.5
1.9
2.0
1.5
7.7
2.4
4.2
2.5
2.0
2.1
10.1
2.2
1.7
1.6
3.6
2.0
2.5
2.6
2.4
All items
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy2
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
9.5
21.6
10.5
11.8
12.4
9.4
9.3
2.7
3.2
2.6
10.3
3.8
5.3
4.0
2.6
2.7
1
Regions are defined as the four Census regions.
The population size classes are aggregations of areas
which have urban population as defined below:
A-1 More than 4,000,000.
A-2 - 1,250,00010 4,000,000.
B - 385,000 to 1,250,000.
C 75,000 to 385,000.
D Less than 75,000.
Population size class A is the aggregation of population
size classes A-1 and A-2.
2
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a
December 1977=100 base.
3
Revised indexes:
Fuel and other utilities: 12/78=106.6; 2/79=103.8
Fuels: 11/78=102.1; 12/78=103.2; 1/79=103.6;
114.0
115.7
115.3
114.1
114.2
113.5
116.7
115.6
115.3
113.2
113.2
113.1
107.5
111.0
110.8
115.4
115.6
112.2
10.5
10.1
14.4
8.4
8.7
11.5
13.1
11.0
2/79=104.0; 3/79=100.2
Gas (piped) and electricity: 11/78=102.2; 12/78=103.4;
1/79=103.6; 2/79=103.7; 3/79=99.0
Energy: 11/78=103.3; 12/78=104.5;
1/79=105.22/79=106.0; 3/79=107.0
4
Revised indexes:
Fuel and other utilities: 12/78=102.6; 2/79=102.6
Fuels: 11/78=102.0; 12/78=102.4; 1/79=102.2;
2/79=102.9;3/79=102.1
Gas (piped) and electricity: 11/78=102.3; 12/78=102.6;
1/79=101.8; 2/79=102.3; 3/79=101.6
Energy: 11/78=103.9; 12/78 = 105.1; 1/79=105.1;
2/79=106.8; 3/79=109.0
"* Data not adequate for publication.
104
Table 1-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average: U.S. city
average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Percent change to 1978 from1977
Average
1978
Average
All items
All item3(1957-59=100)
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance ....
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services...
Maintenance and repair commodities
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Gas (piped) and electricity
Other utilities and public services ..
Household furnishings and operation ....
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Infants' and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation
Other private trans, commodities ...
Other private trans, services
Public transportation
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services
Other medical care services
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care
Toilet goods and personal care
appliances
Personal care services
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services ....
181.5
211.1
188.0
192.2
190.2
183.5
177-5
173-9
191.6
229.4
191.4
322.4
175.4
200.3
150.9
186.5
191.1
153-5
187.0
204.9
179.5
227.2
214..7
229.8
179.8
202.2
228.6
283.4
213.4
152.0
167.5
147.6
193.1
207.8
154.2
151.6
154.0
146.4
208.6
156.9
151.6
169.4
177.2
176.6
142.9
182.8
188.2
203.7
177.3
152.3
185.6
182.4
202.4
134.1
216.7
194.1
244.2
167.7
168.8
166.2
172.2
168.2
170.9
195.4
227.3
206.3
211.4
210.2
199.9
204.3
185.6
212.9
257.5
209.6
340.8
189.4
218.4
159.8
202.8
210.4
164.0
207.8
227.2
196.7
257.8
233.0
251.4
190.2
216.0
246.8
298.3
232.6
158.3
177.7
154.3
206.3
226.3
159.6
155.7
157.3
149.3
216.5
163.8
158.2
185.2
185.5
185.0
153.8
186.5
196.3
220.6
184.6
159.3
193.2
187.8
219.4
143.5
235.4
208.8
267.6
176.6
177.7
175.4
183.3
177.3
182.0
7.7
7.7
9.7
10.0
10.5
8.9
15.1
6.7
11.1
12.2
9.5
5.7
8.0
9.0
5.9
8.7
10.1
6.8
11.1
10.9
9.6
13.5
8.5
9.4
5.8
6.8
8.0
5.3
9.0
4.1
6.1
4.5
6.8
8.9
3.5
2.7
2.1
2.0
3.8
4.4
.4
.3
.7
167.5
174.4
184.1
168.8
188.4
176.6
187.3
198.0
182.9
202.0
5.4
7.4
7.6
8.4
7.2
All items
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages ....
Nondurables less food and beverages...
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages,
and apparel
Durables
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
181.5
174.7
188.0
166.0
168.4
151.6
195.4
187.1
206.3
175.7
176.3
155.7
7.7
7.1
9.7
5.8
4.7
2.7
180.2
163.2
194.3
153.5
212.4
188.4
216.7
172.5
190.2
173-9
210.9
164.0
234.7
197.4
235.4
184.7
5.5
6.6
8.5
6.8
10.5
4.8
8.6
7.1
Special Indexes:
All items less
All items less
All items less
All items less
178.4
179.1
179.3
180.3
191.2
191.3
192.2
194.0
7.2
6.6
7.2
7.6
165.1
166.5
175.3
178.9
201.6
190.6
207.3
174.7
174.3
185.0
192.0
219.4
206.9
220.4
5.8
4.7
5.5
7.3
8.8
8.6
6.3
179.8
175.8
161.1
203-4
192.8
193.8
188.7
170.8
212.8
209.2
7.8
7.3
6.0
4.6
8.5
$.551
$.474
$.512
$.440
-7.1
-7.2
1977
Expenditure category
3.0
8.4
7.0
8.6
7.6
9.6
5.3
5.3
5.5
6.4
5.4
6.5
Commodity and service group
food
shelter
mortgage interest costs ...
medical care
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel
Nondurables
,
Services less rent
,
Services less medical care
,
Energy
All items less energy
All items less food and energy
Commodities less food and energy...
Energy commodities
Services less energy
Purchasing power of the consumer dollar:
1967=$1.00
1957-59=$!.00
NOTE:
Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
105
Table 3-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average:
Food expenditure categories, U.S. city average
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Item and group
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Cereal and cereal products
Flour and prepared flour mixes
Cereal
Rice, pasta, and corruneal
Bakery products
White bread
Other bread
Fresh biscuits, rolls, and muffins
Fresh cakes and cupcakes
Cookies
Crackers and bread and cracker products
Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecake, and donuts.
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products
and fresh pies, tarts, and turnovers
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Meats, poultry, and fish
Meats
Beef and veal
Ground beef other than canned
Chuck roast
Round roast
Round steak
Sirloin steak
Other beef and veal
Pork
Chops
Ham other than canned
Sausage
Canned ham
Other pork
Other meats
Frankfurters
Bologna, liverwurst, and salami
Other lunchmeats
Lamb and organ meats
Poultry
Fresh whole chicken
Fresh and frozen chicken parts
Other poultry
Fish and seafood
Canned fish and seafood
Fresh and frozen fish and seafood
Eggs
Dairy products
Fresh milk and cream
Fresh whole milk
Other fresh milk and cream
Processed dairy products
Butter
,
Cheese
Ice cream and related products
Other dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits
Apples
Bananas
Oranges
Other fresh fruits
Fresh vegetables
Potatoes
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Other fresh vegetables
Processed fruits and vegetables
Processed fruits
Frozen fruit and fruit Juices
Fruit juices other than frozen
Canned and dried fruits
Processed vegetables
Frozen vegetables
Cut corn and canned beans except lima
Other canned and dried vegetables
Other foods at home
Sugar and sweets
Candy and chewing gum
Sugar and artificial sweeteners
Other sweets
Fats and oils
Margarine
Nondairy substitutes and peanut butter
Other fats, oils, and salad dressings
Nonalcoholic beverages
Cola drinks, excluding diet cola
Carbonated drinks, including diet cola
Roasted coffee
Freeze dried and instant coffee
Other noncarbonated drinks
Other prepared foods
Canned and packaged soup
Frozen prepared foods
Snacks
Seasonings, olives, pickles, and relish
Other condiments
Miscellaneous prepared foods
Other canned and packaged prepared foods
Food away from home
Lunch
Dinner
Other meals and snacks
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages at home
Beer and ale
Whiskey
Wine
Other alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages away from home
Special indexes:
Domestically produced farm food
Selected beef cuts
Imported food and fishery products
Other
index
base
ircent change
> 1978 from
1977
1977
average
1978
average
188.0
192.2
190.2
183.5
NA
NA
NA
206.3
211.4
210.2
199.9
107.9
107.9
106.5
109.8
105.1
173.7
105.2
105.6
104.3
104.3
104.6
104.5
9.7
10.0
10.5
8.9
106. 0
204. 3
208. 3
206. 8
201. 0
198. 8
202. 5
186. 6
193- 7
202. U
117. 5
213. 1
222.0
198. 8
100. 3
258. 6
220. 7
115. 2
208. 8
202. 0
114. 8
109. 6
113. 9
172. 9
175. 6
110. 3
111. 2
275. It
104. 2
105. 3
157. 8
185. 6
104. 8
171. 7
104. 5
105. 0
179.
104. 8
104. 7
104. 4
212. 9
218. 5
220. 9
230. 8
183. 9
238. 5
113. 5
216. 2
211. 8
234. 3
186. 8
120. 8
208. 7
105. 8
107.,1
105.,0
105.
103. 8
103. 5
105. 2
103. 2
251.,5
257. 5
107. 5
109.,8
104..7
209.,6
226., 1
104,.3
107..9
340,,8
218,.3
106,.8
409,.1
361.6
106,.2
189,.it
102,.7
105,.8
103,.1
106,,1
105,,0
105,.6
105.2
218,.4
106 .3
105,.8
105 .7
159 .8
104 . 1
154 .0
122.3
177 .6
102 .1
105 .2
NA
15.1
16.8
18.7
22.9
26.7
23-3
18.8
19.4
23.1
NA
12.9
15.1
10.9
NA
19.6
12.4
NA
17.8
24.0
NA
NA
NA
10.3
10.8
NA
NA
9.5
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
162.8
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
NA
NA
12/77
NA
I
177.5
178.it
174.2
163.6
156.9
164.2
157.1
162.2
164.4
NA
12/77
188.8
192.9
179.3
NA
12/77
216.2
196.4
NA
12/77
177.3
162.9
NA
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
156.7
158.5
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
251.6
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
166.9
173.9
NA
12/77
162.3
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
161.8
NA
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
191.6
193.4
185.0
184.6
164.5
175.4
NA
12/77
200.4
203.9
172.2
192.8
NA
188.8
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
233.5
229.4
NA
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
191.4
205.7
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
322.4
203.4
NA
12/77
451.2
343.5
NA
12/77
175.4
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
200.3
NA
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
150.9
NA
12/77
145.9
117.5
161.9
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
179.2
164.4
NA
12/77
106
u
199 .4
202 .4
103 .6
NA
NA
6.7
NA
NA
NA
NA
-5.5
6.7
NA
5.8
NA
NA
10.9
NA
NA
NA
11.1
13.0
19.4
25.0
11.8
36.0
NA
7.9
3-9
36.1
-3.1
NA
10.5
NA
NA
NA
NA
7.7
12.2
NA
NA
NA
9.5
9.9
NA
NA
5.7
7.3
NA
-9.3
5.3
NA
8.0
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
9.0
NA
NA
NA
5.9
NA
5.6
4.1
9.7
11.3
23.1
NA
Table 5-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average:
Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average
(1967-100, unless otherwis
loted)
Other
index
base
186.5
191 • 1
153-5
187.0
187.0
NA
204.9
179.5
227.2
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Lodging while out of town
Tenants' insurance
Homeownership
Home purchase
,
Financing, taxes, and insurance ,
182.3
NA
138.5
214.7
229.8
179.8
Property taxes
Contracted mortgage interest cost
Maintenance and repairs
Mail
Maintenance and repair commodities
Paint and wallpaper, supplies, tools,
and equipment
Lumber, awnings, glass, and masonry
Plumbing, electrical, heating,
and cooling supplies
Miscellaneous supplies and equipment
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oi1, coal, and bottled gas
Fuel oil
Other fuels V
Gas (piped) and electricity
Electricity
Utility (piped) gas
Other utilities and public services
Telephone services
Local charges
Interstate toll calls
Intrastate toll calls
12/77
12/77
12/77
Household furnishings and operations
Housefurnishings
Textile housefurnishings
Household linens
12/77
and sewing materials.
Furniture and bedding
Bedroom furniture
Sofas
1977
average
Refrigerator and home freezer
Laundry equipment
Other household appliances
acuums, and
Off!*
appliances, and air conditioners
Other household equipment
Floor and window coverings, infants', laundry,
cleaning, and outdoor equipment
Clocks, lamps, and decor i terns
,
Tableware, serving pieces,
and nonelectric kitchenware
,
Lawn equipment, power tools,
and other hardware
,
lousekeeping supplies
,
Soaps and detergents
,
Other laundry and cleaning products
,
Cleansing and toilet tissue, paper
towels and napkins
,
Stationery, stationery supplies, and gift wrap..,
Miscellaneous household products
Lawn and garden supplies
,
sekeepii
Moving, storage, freight, household
laundry, and drycleaning services
Appliance and furniture repair
average
202.8
210.4
164.0
207.8
213-1
101.8
227.2
196.7
257.8
104.4
192.1
110.9
146.7
233.0
251.4
190.2
12/77
12/77
NA
103-3
104.9
12/77
12/77
NA
NA
202.2
228.6
283.4
280.2
NA
213-4
189.3
239.4
152.0
131.3
NA
NA
NA
209.1
167.5
147.6
155.8
101.5
103-0
216.0
247.4
298.3
296.9
100.3
232.6
203.4
263.1
158.3
132.8
101.2
99.1
100.2
232.6
177.7
154.3
163.0
100.3
NA
157.9
NA
103.1
166.0
104.4
102.2
101.1
104.4
130.5
101.8
101.6
103.0
147.3
146.2
103.5
103-6
12/77
12/77
12/77
Other furniture
Appliances including TV and sound equipment
Television
Sound equipment..
Percent change
to 1978 from
1977
12/77
12/77
12/77
101.7
NA
140.1
139.7
NA
NA
12/77
NA
104.7
12/77
2/77
NA
NA
102.3
103.3
12/77
12/77
NA
NA
102.6
101.9
12/77
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
107
6.8
8.2
5.3
6.0
NA
9.0
7.4
9.9
NA
NA
11.2
6.1
4.5
4.6
NA
NA
5.1
NA
5.1
4.7
105.2
NA
193 . 1
186 .0
NA
102.0
206.3
198.5
104.0
NA
NA
NA
NA
218 .3
225 .6
105.9
102.4
104.5
102.8
226.3
244.1
NA
NA
8.7
10.1
6.8
11.1
14.0
NA
10.9
9.6
13.5
NA
5.4
NA
5.9
8.5
9.4
5.8
105.0
103.1
6.8
6.7
3.7
8.2
Table 5-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average:
Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Item and group
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Apparel commodities less footwear
Men's and boys•
Men's
Suits, sport coats, and jackets
Coats and jackets
Furnishings and special clothing
Shirts
Dungarees, jeans, and trousers
Boys'
Coats, jackets, sweaters, and shirts
Furnishings
Suits, trousers, sport coats, and Jackets
Women's and girls'
Women•s
Coats and jackets
Dresses
Separates and sportswear
Underwear, nightwear, and hosiery
Suits
Girls'
Coats, jackets, dresses, and suits
Separates and sportswear
Underwear, nightwear,
hosiery, and accessories
Infants• and toddlers•
Other apparel commodities
Sewing materials and notions
Jewelry and luggage
Footwear
Men's
Boys' and girls'
Women's
Apparel services
Laundry and dry cleaning other
than coin operated
Other apparel services
Transportation
Private
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline
Automobile maintenance and repair
Body work
Automobile drive train, brake,
and miscellaneous mechanical repair
Maintenance and servicing
Power plant repair
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities ....
Motor oil, coolant, and other products
Automobile parts and equipment
Tires
Other parts and equipment
Other private transportation services
Automobile insurance
Automobile finance charges
Automobile rental, registration, and
other fees
State registration
Drivers' license
Automobile inspection
Other automobile related fees
Public transportation
Airline fare
Intercity bus fare
Intracity mass transit
Taxi fare
Intercity train fare
Other
index
base
Indexes
1977
average
1978
average
154.2
151.6
150.6
154.0
159.6
155.7
154.2
157.3
99-9
99.2
97.7
101.8
100.8
99.3
98.9
95.6
101.7
100.4
149.3
99.5
163.8
158.4
98.7
101.6
94.5
98.5
98.1
98.2
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
12/77
146.4
NA
155.5
154.8
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
12/77
NA
208.6
160.9
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
177.2
176.6
142.9
182.8
188.2
203.7
185.5
185.0
153.8
186.5
196.3
220.6
105.1
4.7
4.8
7.6
105.8
104.5
104.4
184.6
159.3
102.7
103.0
141.9
103.5
193.2
216.6
103.3
NA
NA
NA
102.0
143.1
102.9
109.7
103.0
187.8
190.6
240.2
181.8
203-5
194.6
NA
177.3
152.3
NA
NA
137.7
NA
185.6
210.5
12/77
NA
12/77
NA
141.0
NA
NA
NA
182.4
182.0
223.5
178.5
189.9
180.6
108
NA
3.8
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
See footnotes at end of table.
NA
5.3
2.3
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
106.4
104.1
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
2.0
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
12/77
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
169.4
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
3-5
2.7
2.4
2.1
NA
99.9
216.5
158.2
98.2
104.0
163.8
102.8
102.2
102.7
185.2
156.9
12/77
12/77
12/77
Percent change
to 1978 from
1977
-1.7
NA
NA
4.4
NA
NA
NA
9.3
2.0
4.3
8.3
NA
4.1
4.6
NA
NA
3.1
NA
4.1
2.9
NA
1.5
NA
NA
NA
3.0
4.7
7.5
1.8
7.2
7.8
Table 5-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average:
Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average—Continued
(1967-100, unle
Other
index
Item and group
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Prescription drugs
Anti-infective drugs
Circulatories and diuretics
Hormones, diabetic drugs, biologicals,
eind prescription msdicdl supplies• *•*•*>••
Pain and symptom control drugs
Supplements, cough and cold preparations,
and respiratory agents
Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies
Eyeglasses
drugs
Nonprescription medical equipment
and supplies
Medical care services
Professional services
Physicians' services
Dental services
Other professional services
Other medical care services
Hospital and other medical services
Hospital room
Other hospital and medical care
1977
average
1978
average
12/77
202.4
134.1
122.1
NA
12/77
NA
219.4
143.5
131.6
104.0
105.1
102.9
Other goods am
•vices
Tobacco products
Cigarettes
Other tobacco products and smoking
accessories
Personal care
Toilet goods and personal care appliances
Products for the hair, hairpieces, and wigs
Dental and shaving products
Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations
manicure and eye makeup implements
Other toilet goods and small
personal care appliances
Personal care services
Beauty parlor services for females
Haircuts and other barber shop
services for males
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services
Tuition and other school fees
College tuition
Elementary and high school tuition
Personal expenses
8.4
7.0
7.8
NA
107.8
104.5
|
|
103.4
103.6
102.2
12/77
12/77
|
NA
216.7
194.1
206.0
185.1
NA
244.2
12/77
12/77
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Reading materials
Newspapers
Magazines, periodicals, and books
Sporting goods and equipment
Sport vehicles
Indoor and warm weather sport equipment
Bicycles
Other sporting goods and equipment
Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment
Toys, hobbies, and music equipment
Photographic supplies and equipment
Pet supplies and expense
Entertainment services
Fees for participant sports
Admissions
Percent change
to 1978 from
1977
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
NA
167.7
168.8
NA
192.2
NA
NA
NA
NA
147.1
NA
NA
NA
NA
166.2
NA
Special indexes:
Gasoline, motor oil, coolant and other products
Insurance and finance
Utilities and public transportation
Housekeeping and home maintenance services
5.3
5.3
4.3
NA
5.5
NA
6.4
5.4
5.1
NA
170.9
167.5
103.9
182.0
176.6
102.3
103.4
6.5
5.4
NA
102.0
NA
174.4
175.0
102.7
187.3
189.2
NA
7.4
NA
184.1
168.8
188.4
NA
NA
104.2
198.0
182.9
202.0
103.4
103.5
102.9
104.5
7.6
8.4
7.2
NA
NA
186.7
211.6
187.3
224.9
194.9
234.3
199.2
245.6
4.4
10.7
6.4
9.2
±/
Indexei were formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
NOTE: Inde: applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
109
105.9
176.6
177.7
102.9
200.4
104.0
102.6
102.7
102.3
151.1
101.7
102.9
103.3
103.2
101.8
175.4
103.6
105.4
103.2
183.3
177.3
179.8
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
8.6
7.6
8.3
7.0
172.2
168.2
171.0
12/77
12/77
12/77
103.2
235.4
208.8
223.1
198.1
104.0
267.6
106.2
332.4
Table 7-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers-1978 annual
average: U.S. city average, by expenditure category and commodity and service group
(1967=100, unle
toted)
Item and group
1977
Average
1978
iverage
181.5
211.1
188.0
192.2
190.2
183.5
177.5
173-9
191.6
229.4
191.1
322.4
175.4
200.3
150.9
186.5
191.1
153.5
187.0
201.9
179.5
227.2
214.7
229.8
179.8
202.2
228.6
283.4
213.4
152.0
167.5
147.6
193.1
207.8
154.2
151.6
154.0
146.4
208.6
156.9
151.6
169.4
177.2
176.6
142.9
182.8
188.2
203.7
177.3
152.3
185.6
182.4
202.4
134.1
216.7
194.1
244.2
167.7
168.8
166.2
172.2
168.2
170.9
195.3
227.2
206.2
211.2
209.9
200.5
204.0
185.8
211.8
257.5
210.0
339.8
189.5
218.3
160.1
202.6
210.3
163-9
207.7
227.2
196.6
258.2
231.6
249.9
190.0
216.1
247.3
298.3
232.6
158.3
177.0
153.9
205.8
226.1
159.5
155.7
157.5
149.1
215.6
163.1
159.8
184.8
185.8
185.3
153.6
186.5
196.3
221.1
184.9
160.7
193.2
188.1
219.4
143.9
235.3
209.2
267.0
176.2
176.8
175.9
183.2
177.2
182.0
7.6
7.6
9.7
9.9
10.4
9.3
14.9
6.8
10.5
12.2
9.7
5.4
8.0
9.0
6.1
8.6
10.0
6.8
11.1
10.9
9.5
13.6
7.9
8.7
5.7
6.9
8.2
5.3
9.0
4.1
5.7
4.3
6.6
8.8
3.4
2.7
2.3
1.8
3.4
4.0
5.4
9.1
4.9
4.9
7.5
2.0
4.3
8.5
4.3
5.5
4.1
3.1
8.4
7.3
8.6
7.8
9.3
5.1
4.7
5.8
6.4
5.4
6.5
167.5
174.4
184.1
168.8
188.4
176.7
187.5
198.2
183.9
202.0
5.5
7.5
7.7
8.9
7.2
Expenditure category
All items
All itemsC 1957-59=100)
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance ....
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services...
Maintenance and repair commodities
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation ....
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys• apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Infants' and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation
Other private trans, commodities ...
Other private trans, services
Public transportation
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services
Other medical care services
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care
Toilet goods and personal care
appliances
Personal care services
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services ....
Commodity and service group
All items
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages ....
Nondurables less food and beverages...
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages,
and apparel
Durables
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
181.5
174.7
188.0
166.0
168.4
151.6
195.3
187.0
206.2
175.6
176.4
155.7
7.6
7.0
9.7
5.8
4.8
2.7
180.2
163.2
194.3
153.5
212.4
188.4
216.7
172.5
190.2
173.8
210.8
163.9
234.6
197.7
235.3
185.0
5.5
6.5
8.5
6.8
10.5
4.9
8.6
7.2
Special indexes:
All items less
All items less
All items less
All items less
178.4
179.1
179.3
180.3
191.1
191.4
192.1
193.9
7.1
6.9
7.1
7.5*
165.1
166.5
175.3
178.9
201.6
190.6
207.3
174.6
174.4
185.0
192.1
219.3
206.8
220.3
5.8
4.7
5.5
7.4
8.8
8.5
6.3
179.8
175.8
161.1
203-4
192.8
193-7
188.5
170.7
212.8
209.1
7.7
7.2
6.0
4.6
8.5
$.551
$.474
$.512
$.440
-7.1
-7.2
food
shelter
mortgage interest costs ...
medical care
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
Energy
All items less energy
All items less food and energy
Commodities less food and energy...
Energy commodities
Services less energy
Purchasing power of the consumer dollar:
1967=$1.OO
1957-59=$!.00
NOTE:
Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
110
Table 9-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers-1978
annual average: Food expenditure categories, U.S. city average
(1967 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Item and group
Other
index
base
Food and be verages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
2/77
Cereal and cereal products
2/77
Flour and prepared flour mixes
2/77
Cereal
2/77
Rice, pasta, and cornmeal
2/77
Bakery products
White bread
Other bread
2/77
Fresh biscuits, rolls, and muffins
2/77
Fresh cakes and cupcakes
,....
2/77
2/77
Cookies
2/77
Crackers and bread and cracker products
2/77
Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecake, and donuts
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products
and fresh pies, tarts, and turnovers
12/77
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Meats, poultry, and fish
Meats
Beef and veal
Ground beef other than canned
Chuck roast
Round roast
Round steak
Sirloin "steak
Other beef and veal
! 12/77
Pork
Bacon
j
Chops
Ham other than canned
j 12/77
Sausage
Canned ham
Other pork
12/77
Other meats
Frankfurters
Bologna, liverwurst, and salami
12/77
Other lunchmeats
12/77
Lamb and organ meats
12/77
Poultry
Fresh whole chicken
Fresh and frozen chicken parts
12/77
Other poultry
12/77
Fish and seafood
Canned fish and seafood
12/77
Fresh and frozen fish and seafood
12/77
Dairy products
Fresh milk and cream
Fresh whole milk
Other fresh milk and cream
Processed dairy products
Butter
Cheese
Ice cream and related products.
Other dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits
Apples
Bananas
Oranges
Other fresh fruits
,
Fresh vegetables
,
Potatoes
,
Lettuce
j 12/77
I 12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
1977
average
1978
average
188.0
192.2
190.2
183.5
NA
NA
206.2
211.2
209.9
200.5
108.1
108.5
106.7
109.6
105.5
NA
162.8
NA
NA
NA
NA
177.5
178.4
174.2
163.6
156.9
161.2
157.1
162.2
164.4
NA
188.8
192.9
179.3
NA
216.2
196.4
NA
177.3
162.9
NA
NA
NA
156.7
158.5
NA
NA
251.6
NA
NA
166.9
173.9
NA
162.3
NA
NA
161.8
NA
NA
NA
191.6
193.1
185.0
184.6
164.5
175.4
NA
200.4
203-9
172.2
192.8
Other fresh vegetables
Processed fruits and vegetables
Processed fruits
12/77
Frozen fruit and fruit juices
12/77
Fruit juices other than frozen'
12/77
12/77
Canned and dried fruits
12/77
Processed vegetables
12/77
Frozen vegetables
12/77
Cut corn and canned beans except lima
12/77
Other canned and dried vegetables
Other foods at home
Sugar and sweets
Candy and chewing gum
12/77
Sugar and artificial sweeteners
12/77
Other sweets
12/77
Fats and oils
Margarine
12/77
Nondairy substitutes and peanut butter
12/77
Other fats, oils, and salad dressings
Nonalcoholic beverages
Cola drinks, excluding diet cola
•*..
Carbonated drinks, including diet cola
Roasted coffee
Freeze dried and instant coffee
12/77
Other noncarbonated drinks
Other prepared foods
,.
Canned and packaged soup
12/77
12/77
Frozen prepared foods
12/77
Snacks
12/77
Seasonings, olives, pickles, and relish...
12/77
Other condiments
12/77
Miscellaneous prepared foods
12/77
Other canned and packaged prepared foods
Food away from home
Lunch
12/77
Dinner
12/77
Other meals and snacks
12/77
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages at home
Beer and ale
Whiskey
Wine
Other alooholic beverages
12/77
Alcoholic beverages away from home
12/77
Special indexes:
Domestically produoed farm food
Selected beef cuts
,
Imported food and fishery products.,
NA
188.8
NA
NA
NA
NA
233-5
229.4
NA
NA
NA
191.4
205.7
NA
NA
322.4
203.4
NA
451.2
343.5
NA
175.4
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
200.3
NA
NA
NA
150.9
NA
145.9
117.5
161.9
NA
NA
179.2
164.4
NA
111
173-4
106.5
105.9
104.9
105-2
104.3
105.7
105.4
204.0
207.9
206.5
202.2
199.7
207.7
187.2
192.1
203-3
117.9
212.3
222.8
198.3
100.6
255.5
218.2
114.4
206.4
200.0
113-7
108.0
113.6
171.1
171.9
110.3
110.1
274.0
103.7
104.7
157.3
185.8
104.7
171.5
104.5
105.4
179.7
104.8
106.3
104.5
211.8
216.9
219.6
227.8
183.8
232.1
113.7
214.5
211.6
229.0
188.9
119.6
208.1
105.9
107.1
105.6
105.4
103.2
103.4
104.7
102.3
251.2
257.5
107.5
110.3
104.0
210.0
226.2
104.4
108.2
339.8
217.1
105.3
408.3
361.2
105.8
189.5
102.8
105.5
103.2
106.2
105.5
105.5
105.1
218.3
105.9
105.9
105.9
160.1
104.5
154.6
122.6
179.9
101.8
104.2
199.3
203.6
103.2
to 1978 from
1977
9.7
9.9
10.4
9.3
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
6.5
NA
NA
NA
NA
14.9
16.5
18.5
23.6
27.3
26.5
19.2
18.4
23.7
NA
12.4
15.5
10.6
NA
18.2
11.1
NA
16.4
22.8
NA
9.2
8.5
NA
NA
8.9
NA
NA
-5.8
6.8
NA
5.7
NA
NA
11.1
NA
NA
NA
10.5
12.2
18.7
23.4
11.7
32.3
NA
7.0
3.8
33.0
-2.0
NA
10.2
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
7.6
12.2
NA
NA
NA
9.7
10.0
NA
NA
5.4
6.7
NA
-9.5
5.2
NA
8.0
NA
NA
NA
9.0
NA
NA
NA
6.1
NA
6.0
4.3
11.1
NA
NA
11.2
23.8
NA
Table 11-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers-1978 annual
average: Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Item and group
Housing
,
Shelter
Rent, residential
,
Other rental costs
,
Lodging while out of town
,
Tenants' insurance
Homeownership
,
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
,
Property insurance
Property taxes
,
Contracted mortgage interest cost
,
Mortgage interest rates
Maintenance and repairs
,
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair commodities
Paint and wallpaper, supplies, tools,
and equipment
Lumber, awnings, glass, and masonry
Plumbing, electrical, heating,
and cooling supplies
Miscellaneous supplies and equipment
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas
Fuel oil
Other fuels U
Gas (piped) and electricity
Electricity
Utility (piped) gas
Other utilities and public services
Telephone services
Local charges
Interstate toll calls
Intrastate toll calls
Water and sewerage maintenance
Household furnishings and operations
Housefurnishings
Textile housefurnishings
Household linens
Curtains, drapes, slipcovers,
and sewing materials
Furniture and bedding
Bedroom furniture
Sofas
Living room chairs and tables
Other furniture
Appliances including TV and sound equipment
Television and sound equipment
Television
Sound equipment
Household appliances
Refrigerator and home freezer
Laundry equipment
Other household appliances
Stoves, dishwashers, vacuums, and
sewing machines
Office machines, small electric
appliances, and air conditioners
Other household equipment
Floor and window coverings, infants', laundry,
cleaning, and outdoor equipment
Clocks, lamps, and decor items
Tableware, serving pieces,
and nonelectric kltchenware
Lawn equipment, power tools,
and other hardware
Housekeeping supplies
Soaps and detergents
Other laundry and cleaning products
Cleansing and toilet tissue, paper
towels and napkins
Stationery, stationery supplies, and gift wrap..
Miscellaneous household products
Lawn and garden supplies
Housekeeping services
Postage
Moving, storage, freight, household
laundry, and drycleaning services
Appliance and furniture repair
Other
index
base
1977
average
1978
average
186.5
191.1
153.5
187.0
187.0
NA
204.9
179.5
227.2
NA
182.3
NA
138.5
211.7
229.8
179.8
202.6
210.3
163.9
207.7
212.7
101.9
227.2
196.6
258.2
104.3
192.6
110.8
146.7
231.6
249.9
190.0
NA
103.2
105.3
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
6/78
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Percent change
to 1978 from
1977
8.6
10.0
6.8
11.1
13-7
NA
10.9
9.5
13.6
NA
5.7
NA
5.9
7.9
8.7
5.7
NA
NA
202.2
228.6
283.4
280.2
NA
213.4
189.3
239.4
152.0
131.3
NA
NA
NA
209.1
167.5
147.6
155.8
NA
101.7
101.8
216.1
247.4
298.3
296.9
100.4
232.6
203.7
262.5
158.3
132.9
101.3
99.2
100.1
232.7
177.0
153.9
163.1
100.4
NA
6.9
8.2
5.3
6.0
NA
9.0
7.6
9.6
4.1
1.2
NA
NA
NA
11.3
5.7
4.3
4.7
NA
NA
.157.9
NA
NA
NA
NA
126.0
NA
101.7
NA
140.1
139.7
NA
NA
103.2
165.4
103-1
102.8
101.1
104.1
130.1
101.3
101.0
102.6
147.0
148.3
103.3
102.6
NA
4.7
NA
NA
NA
NA
3.3
NA
-.7
NA
4.9
6.2
NA
NA
NA
103.2
12/77
12/77
NA
NA
101.7
103.0
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
NA
NA
99.7
102.3
NA
NA
102.7
205.8
197.4
103.6
NA
6.6
6.1
NA
106.1
102.7
104.0
101.7
226.1
244.0
NA
NA
NA
NA
3.6
8.2
105.5
102.6
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
NA
193. 1
186. 0
12/77
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
NA
NA
218.3
225.6
12/77
12/77
See footnotes at end of table.
112
Table 11-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers-1978 annual
average: Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average—Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Item and group
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Apparel commodities less footwear
Men' s and boys'
Men's
Suits, sport coats, and jackets
Coats and Jackets
Furnishings and special clothing
Shirts
Dungarees, Jeans, and trousers
Boys'
Coats, Jackets, sweaters, and shirts
Furnishings
Suits, trousers, sport coats, and jackets....
Women's and girls'
Women's
Coats and jackets
Dresses
Separates and sportswear
Underwear, nightwear, and hosiery
Suits
Girls'
Coats, Jackets, dresses, and suits
Separates and sportswear
Underwear, nightwear,
hosiery, and accessories
Infants' and toddlers•
|
Other apparel commodities ... •
I
Sewing materials and notions
I
Jewelry and luggage
j
Footwear
I
Men's
Boys' and girls•
j
Women's
i
Apparel services
,
Laundry and dry cleaning other
|
than coin operated
j
Other apparel services
j
Other
index
base
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77.
1978
average
154.2
151.6
150.6
159.5
155.7
154.4
157.5
100.3
98.9
98.9
101.5
102.0
99.9
98.3
94.8
101.2
100.0
149.1
99.6
164.5
158.8
98.2
101.9
94.6
97.0
95.7
96.6
3.4
2.7
2.5
2.3
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.8
NA
5.8
2.6
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
100.0
215.6
159.8
98.4
105.5
163.1
103.1
102.4
101.2
184.8
NA
3.4
-.7
NA
NA
4.0
NA
NA
NA
9.1
NA
NA
106.5
103.4
NA
NA
177.2
176.6
142.9
182.8
188.2
203.7
185.8
185.3
153.6
186.5
196.3
221.1
105.5
4.9
4.9
7.5
2.0
4.3
8.5
NA
NA
NA
177.3
152.3
NA
NA
137.7
NA
185.6
210.5
NA
106.5
104.3
104.8
184.9
160.7
102.2
104.1
143.8
104.3
193.2
216.8
102.9
NA
NA
NA
4.3
5.5
NA
NA
4.4
NA
4.1
3.0
NA
NA
141.0
NA
NA
NA
102.2
143.0
102.7
111.1
104.0
188.1
190.3
240.2
181.7
206.5
194.5
NA
1.4
NA
NA
NA
3.1
4.6
7.5
1.8
8.7
7.7
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
146.4
NA
155.5
154.8
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
Transportation
i
Private
j
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline
Automobile maintenance and repair
Body work
Automobile drive train, brake,
and miscellaneous mechanical repair
12/77
Maintenance and servicing
12/77
Power plant repair
12/77
Other private transportation
Other private transportation commodities
Motor oil, coolant, and other products......
12/77
Automobile parts and equipment
12/77
Tires
Other parts and equipment
Other private transportation services
Automobile inauranoe
Automobile finance charges
12/77
Automobile rental, registration, and
other fees
,
12/77
State registration
,
Drivers' license
,
12/77
Automobile inspection
12/77
Other automobile related fees
,
12/77
Public transportation
,
Airline fare
,
Intercity bus fare
Intracity mass transit
,
Taxi fare
Intercity train fare
,
See footnotes at end of table.
113
Percent change
to 1978 from
1977
1977
average
208.6
160.9
NA
NA
156.9
NA
NA
NA
169.4
182.4
182.0
223.5
178.5
189.9
180.6
Table 11-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers-1978 annual
average: Nonfood expenditure categories, U.S. city average-Continued
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Percent change
to 1978 from
1977
Item and group
Medical care
,
Medical care commodities
Prescription drugs
Anti-infective drugs
Tranquilizers and sedatives
Circulatories and diuretics
Hormones, diabetic drugs, biologicals,
and prescription medical supplies
Pain and symptom control drugs
Supplements, cough and cold preparations,
and respiratory agents
,
Nonprescription drugs and medical supplies..
Eyeglasses
,
Internal and respiratory over-the-counter
drugs
Nonprescription medical equipment
and supplies
Medical care services
Professional ser 'ices...
Physicians' sei rices..
Dental services
Other professional services...
Other medical cat •e services
ledical services.
Hospital and otl
Hospital room
Other hospital and medical care
services
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Reading materials
Newspapers
Magazines, periodicals, and books
Sporting goods and equipment
Sport vehicles
Indoor and warm weather sport equipment
Bicycles
Other sporting goods and equipment
Toys, hobbies, and other entertainment
Toys, hobbies, and music equipment
Photographic supplies and equipment
Pet supplies and expense
Entertainment services
Fees for participant sports
Admissions
Other entertainment services.,
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Cigarettes
Other tobacco products and smoking
accessories
Personal care
Toilet goods and personal care appliances
Products for the hair, hairpieces, and wigs
Dental and shaving products
Cosmetics, bath and nail preparations
manicure and eye makeup implements
Other toilet goods and small
personal care appliances
Personal care services
Beauty parlor services for females
services for males
Personal and educational expenses
School books and supplies
Personal and educational services
Tuition and other school fees
College tuition
Elementary and high school tuition
Personal expenses
Special indexes:
Gasoline, motor oil, coolant and other products
Insurance and finance
Utilities and public transportation
Housekeeping and home maintenance services
8.4
7.3
8.2
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
103.9
103.9
102.4
NA
8.6
7.8
8.4
7.7
NA
9.3
NA
10.7
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
5.1
4.7
NA
4. 1
167.7
168.8
NA
192.2
NA
NA
NA
2.4
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
5.8
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
6.4
5.4
5.1
172.2
168.2
171.0
6.5
5.5
12/77
12/77
103.7
187.5
189.8
NA
7.5
8.5
7.7
8.9
7.2
NA
NA
NA
12/77
12/77
12/77
12/77
186.7
211.6
187.3
224.9
y
Indexes were formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
194.8
234.0
199.4
244.7
4.3
10.6
6.5
8.8
Table 16-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average:
Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category and commodity and service group.
Indexes, 1978, and percent changes, 1977 to 1978
(1967^100, unless othe
All items
All items (1957-59=100) ....
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cen
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
i 252.7
Food away from home
j 217.
Alcoholic beverages
| 158.7
9.3
Shelter
j 197.4
Rent, residential
j 150.6
Other rental costs
| 204.9
Homeownership
! 218.3
Fuel and other utilities
I 1
Fuels
! 222.1
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas U\ 292.1
Gas (piped) and electricity
| 204.9
Household furnishings and operation .. j 167.3
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel.
Women's and girls' apparel.
Footwear
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
145. 3
| 140.3
,
j 187.
Medical care
\ 222.2'- 7.1
Entertainment
| 177.01
5.2
| 251.8 j 7.2
| 175.0
5.7
222.2;
j 159.2
1.7
Other goods and services
Commodities
184.8
!
Food and beverages
208.6
Commodities less food and beverages... I 170.0
Nondurables less food and beverages. I 168.8
Durables
I 169.0
i
! 201.4
Services
I 243.6
Medical care services...
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical car
All items less energy 2/..
Energy y
. Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
J/
2/
y
! 187.8
i 188.7
106.2
100.0
169.3
167.7
190.0
212.9
194.8
Commodity and si
group
8.6
194. 1
7.6
8.6
11.5
7.0
4.5
179.4
202.7
6.7
10.3
8.7
7.6
1213.9
I 264.8
6.6
8.7
6.9
4.6
8.3
9.3
169.4!
162.6
!191.1
'189.8
105.2
95.7
167.4
170.5
186.9
219.4
203.0
194.3
7.3
[196.1
4.1
5.4
6.6
201.0 10.7
171.41 4.8
169.71 4.7
172.8; 4.7
185.4
205.9
170.4
175.4
161.4
5.6
8.5
3-8
3-9
3-3
186.6
210.9
170.6
169.9
171.8
5.9
9.6
3-7
5.0
2.3
9.0
7.4
212.5!
236.4J
8.4
9.1
215.0
247.2
5.8
5.9
|210.8
258.4
5.9
7.7
181.1 | 6.5
190.
7.3
NA
104.5
100.3
170.6
4.7
168.3
7.9
186.2
220.0
8.2
208.3
8.3
195.2
194.0
103-8
99.5
168.7
172.2
192.1
225.0
210.3
5.9
5.7
192.3
191.6
103.9
101.1
169.5
168.0
192.4
214.8
202.3
6.6
5.8
NA
NA
3-8
4.9
7.5
6.0
5.6
166.5 | 5.0
7.2
7.5
NA
NA
5.2
4.5
7.3
9.0
8.9
192.8
I
j
3-7
3-7
6.4
6.0
5.8
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base in L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif.; formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
Indexes on a December 1977=100 base, except U.S. city average.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a December 1977=100 base. U.S. city average on a 1967=100 base.
115
Table 17-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average: Areas
priced bimonthly, by expenditure category and commodity and service group. Indexes,
1978, and percent changes, 1977 to 1978
(1967*100, unle
otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 1
Anchorage,
Alaska
1/
Percent
change
cent
change
cent
change
DenverBoulder,
Colo.
Cincinnati,
Ohio-Ky.Ind.
Boston,
Mass.
Baltimore,
Miami,
Fla.
Percent
change
cent
change
Milwaukee,
Wis.
cent
change
cent
change
Expenditure category
187.5
7.1
All items
205.0
All Items (1957-59=100)
Food and beverages
221.7 10.2
Food
9.8
204.1
Food at home
205.4 11.3
192.4 10.6
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs .. 213.4 21.0
216.0 22.2
Meats, poultry, and fish
183.1
Dairy products
3.6
.9
7.0
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
237.8 8.0
206.6 6.7
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
179.3 12.3
Housing
,. 184.1
Shelter
167.9
160.4
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
192.4
Homeownership
168.7
Fuel and other utilities
172.3
Fuels y
187.6
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled
gas 4/
231.3
Gas (piped) and electricity \/... 131.4)
Household furnishings and
234.8 '
operation
199.6
231.7
5.3 199.1
- 226.0
9.3
-
202.1
216.2
7.9
8.3
9.6
8.1
13.3
14.2
7.3
10.4
6.7
5.2
5.3
214.2
219.1
222.9
224.8
211.1
213.5
192.0
225.2
270.7
206.5
179.7
10.5
10.8
11.5
16.2
14.4
15.6
7.8
11.2
8.7
8.8
5.8
201.5
208.0
205.5
188.2
194.9
197.0
196.8
204.9
251.6
217.9
163.2
9.0
9.4
11.3
15.4
15.9
7.6
9.5
3.2
8.4
7.0
193.7
195.3
174.2
204.9
204. K
214.0
232.8
6.0
7.1
4.8
4.6
8.1
3.0
3.0
202.3
208.8
142.9
204.2
238.5
245.1
280.9
11.0
13.7
7.1
14.7
15.2
8.3
8.5
222.8
249.9
152.3
203.7
278.0
190.7
236.0
291.9
184.5
8.1
-1.8
NA
270.2
NA
8.6
7.4
-
193.1
231.3
210.
215.
214.
193207.
212.
183.
223.
263.
220.
175.
9.4
9.9
10.7
9.6
14.2
15.5
6.1
11.0
9.2
7.8
5-3
201.3
206.7
206.2
202.6
200.6
203.5
178.8
209.6
250.4
211.1
156.3
1.1
2.0
214.1
229.
154.1
193.'
260. i
223.'
264.
8.5
7.6
7.4
4.1
7.7
15.4
18.6
1.8
1.1
306.
248.
8.4
24.2
4.0
182.o|
4.9
6.7
6.8
175.3 |
5.4
169.71 4.4
162.8: 4.2
171.2! 3.6
149.8 ! 3.4
185.5! 9.1
169.3!
166.7}
156.6
167.7
7.6
175.4
176.5
205.7
211.8
168.0
-.5
-.7
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys• apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
158.3
147.1 !
140.8 i
152.5
154.2:
.7
-1.3
-1.9
-1.2
2.9
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
176.3!
182.5j
135.1
7.2
7.6
3.1
Medical care
228.6
206.0
Entertainment
187.4
172.8
Other goods and services
Personal care
180.7
192.1
7.5
6.5
7.4
168.2 I 4.7
9.4
104.5 NA
NA
-
192.3
217.1
107.3
107.4
108.6
107.6
112.3
112.6
104.3
107.1
107.5
105.0
105.6
202.9
210.5
205.2
199.2
205.2
208.4
190.5
201.5
231.8
227.3
153.1
9.7
10.8
9.3
9.1
15.5
16.5
6.2
7.1
6.2
13.7
.8
12.2 103.9
14.5 104.3
9.0 103.0
11.4 106.2
15.5 104.7
10.4 101.3
17.9 M02.3
192.9
194.0
159.6
191.0
205.8
217.0
I249.4
10.0
11.7
4.7
7.2
14.2
6.2
6.2
|317.9
230.5
5.5
6.6
101.7 NA i 99.2
236.7 17.1 i 102.5
167.5 j
177.4
5.7
104.4
NA
168.2
182.0
168.2
150.6
179.1
155.4
158.4
2.4
1.7
3.2
0
6.3
103.8
102.4
104.1
101.1
102.9
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
174.2
180.0
4.1 180.2
3-7 181.7
6.3 i102.9
5.8 |102.7
9.7 106.7
176.31
8.1
8.3
I 170.9 1.1
.1
1170.5
1170.7 3.0
j165.7 -4.3
I 178.7 6.3
6.1
184.0
182.5
6.4
197.0
8.0
8.7
106.1
7.3
103.6
178.7
186.8
167.5 I 5.2
5.6
8.9
5.4
7.5
Commodity and service group
All items
7.1
199.6
199.1
9.3
202.1
9.4
104.5
192.3
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
180.1
221.7
157.6
166.7
147.5
6.6
10.2
4.4
2.8
5.4
195.2
210.9
185.3
181.9
190.1
187.2
201.3
176.7
187.7
157.8
194.5
214.2
179.3
184.2
173.0
8.5
10.5
6.7
6.6
6.4
192.7
201.5
187.9
174.6
200.8
7.9
8.8
7.5
4.9
9.4
104.6
107.3
103.3
103.1
103.5
186.4
202.9
176.9
185.3
162.2
7.6
9.7
6.7
3-3
9.4
Services
Medical care services
210.0
247.2
8.0
10.2
207.5
237.7
204.8
221.9
208.7
258.5
10.8 219.9 11.9
11.8 222.2 8.4
104.2
106.4
203.7
229.6
9.0
8.4
193.3
198.3
NA
NA
192.4
192.4
103. :
103.
175.2
184.0
195.1
210.7
202.7
196.2
196.3
NA
NA
179.6
83.5
201.8
222.7
199.6
7.8
9.1
NA
NA
6.8
6.5
8.9
11.4
10.7
104.5
104.4
104.6
101.7
103.4
103.2
105.3
104.5
104.0
191.4
191.0
106.1
104.1
175.1
180.7
194.6
211.2
199.9
7.0
8.1
NA
NA
6.4
3.0
6.7
9.8
9.1
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy 5/
Energy 6/
7
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
200.3
189.4
104.8
100.0
159.5
168.6
195.5
219.7
204.7
184.6
181.3
197.0
216.5
203.2
7.4
193.1
See footnotes at end of table.
116
5.3
188.0
201.8
105.1
101.8
186.0
172.8
188.6
230.5
218.9
7.2
9.4
NA
NA
7.5
5.0
7.0
12.2
12.4
Table 17-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average: Areas
priced bimonthly, by expenditure category and commodity and service group. Indexes,
1978, and percent changes, 1977 to 1978—Continued
(1967-100, unless otherw
oted)
Area pricing schedule 1
San Diego,
Calif.
SeattleEverett,
Washington,
D.C.-Md.-Va.
Index Percent Index Percent] Index Percent Index Percent
change
change
Expenditure category
All items
All items (1957-59=100) ]_/.
191.9
226.5
9.2 202.6
9.3 207.7
9.4 205.6
198.2
4.0
15.6 215.3
17.2 219.1
4.0 [168.1
193.5
9.3
8.8 250.2
8.4 214.6
157.8
5.0
10.2
10.0
9.5
12.7
17.7
19-7
4.0
7.6
3.1
10.5
11.4
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs 8_/.
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home 8/
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
200
207
208
187 6
208 7
210 6
180 6
212. 5!
252 9j
198.9;
115.2j
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas £/
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation ..
199.1
214.6
186.2
207.2
223.1
269.7
267.8
322.2
163.2
157.6
5.5
6.2
4.5
5.9
6.7
3-5
2.8
3-5
3.0
5.1
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel....
Women's and girls' apparel.
Footwear
157.8 I
157.7!
171.7!
11*1.1 I
166.5!
5.1
5.0
7.4
3-6
1.6
165.6
165.5
160.6
167.8
167.6
2.9
2.9
3.1
3.6
1.6
182. 3 : 5.1
189- 4 ! 5.4
| 131.8 j .1
177.1
184.7
145.8
7.5
7.8
6.7
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
Medical care
219.6 ' 10.4
Entertainment .
200.1
210.3
207.2
210.4 9.1
211.3 10.0
207.1 7.0
197.3 14.9
200.6 16.1
197.2 9.6
216.5 11.8
252.7 5.1
210.0 7.0
176.7 5.4
205.2
212.2
200.8
192.2
205.2
209.1
170.7
200.4
234.0
241.1
151.5
10.7
11.4
11.4
10.9
17.2
18.9
5.7
12.5
8.4
10.5
7.3
j 220.7
253-5
185.6
210.9|
280.3
170.2
190.1
101.9
199.5
166.0
12.4
14.3
9.0
15.4
15.3
7.7
12.2
NA
12.5
6.1
209.8!
230.5
168.0
206.3
249.1;
187.9j
216.01
273.6|
169.41
175.2!
12.6
15.7
9.4
12.9
17.1
3.5
5.7
6.0
7.2
6.5
155.4
151.7
159.9
143-3
152.8
5.6
5.4
3-7
7.9
5.2
158.2|
154.0!
160.9!
141.7
165.9
2.8
2.0
3.3
183.5
185.6
146.3
5.3
5.5
3.4
173.3
175.7
156.8
7.5
7.7
4.5
193-2
195.8
136.8
199.4
212.6
208.2
245.5
293.0
231.1
179.3
i 210.2 12.8
I 232.8 16.2
9.3
' 172.6
6.0
193.8
255.2 18.0
226.1
8.5
225.2
8.1
300.3
3.8
180.9' 12.4
171.0
6.1
,
;
I
|
!
194.8
228.9
191.5
223.7
9.9
11.3
7.7
11.9
11.9
8.9
11.6
1.8
14.0
7.4
153.0j 1.2
148.81
.3
145.7! -2.3
142.5; -1.7
165.81 4.3
180 .1
186
104
6.7
7.0
-1.8
200 .8
7.6
6.3
184 .9 10.4
182 .0
186 .8
i
I
f
I
i
198.0
204.1
202.7
195.4
208.6
I 215.3
175.9
180.5
245.2
210.0
159.7
197.0
229.5
8.6
8.5
8.9
16.7
18.5
3.5
3.6
5.3
9.6
6.8
217.2
219.8
216.5
208.5
201.4
205.0
174.6
231.1!
273.2!
230.8 I
188.7
9.9
10.1
11.3
7.6
15.9
17.2
13.6
8.4
8.5
198.7 j
203.0i 9.4
166.0 I 6.1
9.7
204.1
i 223.0! 10.7
i 213.11 6.4
1.9
!261.3i311.51 6.0
I 251.1 I 11.9
I 179.8; 7.9
160.21
151.9!
! 155.11
i 141.9
|164.8 j
185-7 I
5.0
3.6
1.5
4.4
5.4
6.1
5.8
6.2
213.6
8.4
10.7
6.6
8.1
185.6
195.9
6.1
5.9
185.2
183.7
7.2
8.6
191.9
6.7
198.4
10.1
191.5
8.4
200.1
9.9
194.8
9.7
197.0
7.7
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages...
Nondurables less food and beverages.
Durables
188.0
200.2
180.4
185.0
172.3
6.9
8.6
188.3
207.2
174.9
173.4
174.5
7.9
8.8
7.1
4.0
8.8
10.7
8.0
5.8
9.4
186.4
198.0
179.2
176.0
179.8
8.6
8.2
9.5
191.0
205.2
183.9
177.5
189.1
10.8
188.4
217.2
171.4
177.5
161.6
7.3
9.2
5.7
5.1
6.1
190.1
202.6
183.4
182.0
182.1
9.9
6.1
4.6
6.9
Services
Medical care services.
200.8
237.4
6.1
11.3
213.6
234.1
197.9
213.9
9.5
7.8
216.1
226.4
11.8
211.1
228.6
11.6
11.9
210.9
247.1
6.8
187.3
190.3
105.3
100.2
178.0
180.5
192.9
202.7
194.3
6.8
6.4
NA
NA
5.8
188.0
196.9
105.8
99.9
182.0
179.4
192.4
221.2
209.5
184.3
199.2
107.3
99.4
181.9
174.5
191.8
221.9
214.0
183.9
193.5
107.0
100.2
177.9
173-6
187.5
218.1
208.2
7.1
9.6
NA
NA
8.7
5.5
6.8
195.1
194.9
105.1
100.2
172.3
178.4
198.0
222.5
205.5
Other goods and services
Personal care
6.8
8.2
180.3
178.7
175.9
189.0
185.6
172.4
5.7
3.4
Commodity and service group
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care.
All items less energy 5/
Energy 6/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
,
Services less rent
Services less medical care..
5.1
7.2
6.3
5.2
at end of table.
117
10.2
7.9
4.3
10.6
12.7
9.6
10.2
190.2
190.6
7.6
8.4
NA
NA
NA
NA
8.1
175.1
173-7
192.2
206.0
194.1
NA
NA
7.0
4.1
7.5
4.9
7.2
13.3
13.2
6.8
9.7
9.6
8.7
7.5
10.0
NA
NA
8.0
5.8
8.4
12.2
12.2
8.7
5.4
12.0
11.8
7.4
7.0
7.7
NA
NA
6.2
4.8
7.3
8.7
7.5
Table 17-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average: Areas
priced bimonthly, by expenditure category and commodity and service group. Indexes,
1978, and percent changes, 1977 to 1978—Continued
(1967-100, unless otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 2
Atlanta,
Ga.
Percent
change
Buffalo,
N.Y.
Index
DallasFort Worth,
Tex.
Cleveland,
Ohio
srcent
>ange
Percent
change
Percent
change
Honolulu
Hawaii
Index
Percent
change
Expenditure category
All items
All items (1957-59=100) 10/
193-0
212.1
192.6
221.4
193.9
218.9
184.1
198.5
194.0
209.7
206.0
209.4
204.3
197.5
194.8
199.6
184.5
211.3
235.8
228.1
159.7
9.1
9.5
9.7
8.5
13.8
16.0
8.8
12.8
4.8
8.6
205.4
212.8
210.9
196.0
207.2
210.2
203.1
219.2
235.7
218.9
143.4
9.9
10.3
11.6
13.4
11.8
12.5
8.1
14.9
10.1
7.0
4.9
! 198.2
! 206.3
j 155.5 |
201.6
I 229.2
| 207.3 |
| 260.4 i
NA
171.7
170.6
174.1
203.0
167.5
201.0
229.0
102.5
229.2
160.3
7.1
6.6
6.5
11.1
6.3
14.5
12.9
NA
13-1
5.0
2.0
1.2
2.4
-.5
1.9
j 261.2 I
! 176.6 !
I
I 162.2 I
152.4 •
162.4 !
138.8 !
! 165.0 |
9.9
11.3
10.8
8.4
11.6
8.2
10.6
NA
10.9
7.6
5.6
3.6
5.3
-0.2
5.2
161.3
158.7
158.7
150.6
163.7
6.0
5.9
5.6
5.3
5.4
1.3
i 188.8 |
189.0 I
181.0
3.1
2.7
5.4
170.4
178.0
128.8
6.7
7.2
2.5
246.0
9.1
210.7
180.1
5.9
174.0
200.4
201.8
6.7
8.0
182.8
187.6
8.9
10.1
4.5
15.7
16.6
5.0
8.8
9.7
5.4
6.8
208.8
213.6
215.7
210.3
209.0
212.8
198.9
204.5
259.6
209.9
166.4
8.6
8.9
10.3
8.9
17.3
17.8
6.5
9.2
4.9
5.3
4.4
5.5
7.2
3.8
12.6
7.7
3-3
3.4
3.8
3.4
3.3
189.7
189.3
149.7
199.2
196.6
224.8
242.9
NA
243.0
172.4
7.9
9.5
7.1
11.8
10.0
4.5
4.6
NA
4.7
5.3
4.1
3.6
5.9
0.8
8.7
160.
156.
160.
154.
151.
179-7
4.9
5.2
0.1
179.
188.
117.5
5.0
198.3
8.9
4.4
175.6
6.4
178.8
187.3
7.3
7.0
175.7
172.3
4.5
1.9
192.6
7.2
193.0
194.0
7.7
184.1
7.7
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages....
Nondurables less food and beverages..
Durables
183.9
210.1
170.8
169.6
171.5
6.9
9.5
5.8
5.2
6.1
186.5
203.1
176.4
183.0
167.5
6.2
8.8
4.6
3.3
5.7
182.5
208.8
166.6
173.7
157.8
6.9
8.6
5.5
3.6
6.5
186.4
206.0
175.5
173.7
177.0
6.5
9.1
5.0
4.3
5.3
179.5
205.4
160.0
173.5
143-5
7.1
9.9
5.3
5.5
4.8
Services
Medical care services
208.0
244.9
7.7
5.0
205.8
207.5
6.4
8.7
215.3
263.7
8.4
9.2
206.6
223.9
9.6
8.3
192.3
229.6
8.5
9.0
189.5
190.3
104.3
99.4
169.8
167.8
190.2
218.6
201.7
6.8
7.3
NA
NA
5.8
5.2
7.4
8.4
8.2
193-4
192.7
NA
NA
176.1
181.8
193.6
210.2
205.5
5.9
6.1
195.2
190.6
NA
NA
166.7
172.9
192.7
223.7
206.9
6.5
7.2
190.6
192.4
NA
NA
174.8
172.7
189.7
216.0
202.6
6.6
7.6
NA
NA
5.0
4.5
6.8
9.4
9.6
187.6
181.7
105.2
100.4
158.7
169.4
192.1
197.0
185.3
7.9
7.6
NA
NA
5.3
5.4
8.0
8.9
8.2
Food and beverages
210.1
Food
215.5
Food at home
215.1
208.2
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs .... 195.1
200.3
Meats, poultry, and fish
210.1
Dairy products
225.4
Fruits and vegetables
252.9
Other food3 at home
217.6
Food away from home
141.9
Alcoholic beverages
9.5
9.7
10.0
9.3
9.8
12.2
10.3
8.3
11.8
9.4
4.4
203.1
206.1
206.2
191.4
201.0
203.4
181.7
204.7
248.0
211.1
171.2
Housing
199.6
Shelter
,
204.2
140.0
Rent, residential
207.5
Other rental costs
223.3
Homeownership
212.0
Fuel and other utilities
234.4
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 111. 100.3
235.3
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation ... 186.2
8.2
8.7
3.5
11.4
9.8
7.1
12.0
NA
12.4
7.9
199.1
191.0
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
162.6
156.2
177.4
151.5
137.7
5.7
4.3
8.3
3.1
1.3
| 181.5
j 182.1
228.4
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
169.2
174.5
100.3
4.1
4.2
2.2
Medical care
224.8
Entertainment
172.4
Other goods and services
Personal care
162.7
220.4
196.0
266.3
I 288.0
i 304.5
286.1
I 174.2
159.3
173.3
I
|
|
i
j
!
j
|
i
|
8.9
6.5
5.5
177.7
4.0
183-9 I
183-9
189.9 j
6.
6.9
6. 8
Commodity and service group
All items
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy J^/
Energy .L3/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
See footnotes at end of table.
118
193-9
4.7
3.6
6.2
6.6
6.0
5.4
3.7
6.4
8.6
8.0
Table 17-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average: Areas
priced bimonthly, by expenditure category and commodity and service group. Indexes,
1978, and percent changes, 1977 to 1978-Continued
I
(1967-100, unless otherwise noted)
All items
All items (1957-59=100)
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Fuel and other utilities
j 225.5
Fuels
263.9
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas^A/ NA
Gas (piped) and electricity
!
Household furnishings and operation .. 190.7
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys1 apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
182.2
j 175.4
j 168.9
i 181."
j 176.
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
j 174.3
i 174.
| 162.4
Medical care
j 238.8
Personal care
j 202.
Commodity anci service group
208.2
9.5
191.8
7.6
199.7
9.1
195.5
8.7
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages...
Nondurables less food and beverages.
Durables
194.2
214.4
183.1
178.8
187.4
8.2
10.1
7.3
5.8
8.6
186.3
211.0
174.6
179-3
169.0
6.8
11.3
5.0
3.8
5.6
189.2
209.9
177.8
173.8
181.2
8.1
7.6
7.0
5.2
8.2
184.2
208.8
166.3
165.2
166.7
Services
Medical
233.0
259.7
11.2
202.1
223.7
8.9
10.0
218.7
213-7
11.0
8.6
217.0
232.2
198.0
205.9
NA
NA
182.5
178.0
197.2
244.2
228.2
8.0
9.4
NA
NA
188.8
190.8
105.1
98.4
174.2
178.2
195.3
213.2
198.8
6,9
7.4
NA
190.1
199-6
NA
NA
176.7
172.2
192.4
224.8
219.4
7.8
9.2
NA
NA
6.9
5.3
190.4
194.2
NA
NA
167.9
167.8
189.3
223.7
214.4
rvic
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
,
All items less medical care.,
All items less energy Ylj
Energy Yhl
Commoditties less food
Nondura!des less food.,
Nondural
Services
•vices less medical care.
9.7
7.3
6.0
8.1
12.3
11.3
See footnotes at end of table.
119
NA
5.0
4.0
7.6
9.2
8.8
9.8
7-7
11.3
11.3
1
197.8
9.4
7.2
186.5
201.8
178.2
174.0
181.8
8.6
10.5
7.7
6.2
8.9
10.7
9.2
216.4
233.1
10.7
10.2
7.2
189.7
196.2
105.6
99.7
176.7
171.5
189.0
226.0
213.1
8.0
9.4
NA
NA
7.6
6.2
8.5
11.3
11.0
9.7
5.5
3.8
8.7
NA
NA
5.8
4.5
7.4
10.9
10.9
Table 17-A. Footnotes
U
2/
y
y
5_/
y
7/
?/
9/
10/
_11/
12/
~
13/
W
Indexes on a October 1967=100 base unless otherwise indicated.
Indexes are on a November 1977=100 base unless otherwise indicated.
Index on a June 1978=100 base in Miami, Fla.; formerly on a November 1977=100 base.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base in Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind. and Miami, Fla.;
formerly on the bases listed in Footnote 3 above. Index on a January 1978=100 base in Denver-Boulder, Col.
Indexes are on the bases listed below:
Anchorage, Alaska
January 1978=100.
Baltimore, Md.
March 1978=100.
Boston, Mass.
January 1978=100.
Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind.
March 1978=100.
Denver-Boulder, Colo.
January 1978=100.
Miami, Fla.
November 1977=100.
Milwaukee, Wis.
November 1977=100.
Northeastern Pa.
November 1977=100.
Portland, Oreg.-Wash.
January 1978=100.
St. Louis, Mo.-111.
March 1978=100.
San Diego, Calif.
November 1977=100.
Seattle-Everett, Wash.
November 1977=100.
Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va.
November 1977=100.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in Footnote 3 above.
The 1957-59=100 base is not available for San Diego, Calif.; index is on a February 1965=100 base.
Index is on an April 1967=100 base in Northeastern Pennsylvania and Portland, Oreg.-Wash.
Index on a June 1978=100 base in San Diego, Calif.; formerly on a November 1977=100 base.
For the following areas the 1957-59=100 base is not available; indexes are on the bases listed below:
Buffalo, N. Y.
November 1963=100.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex.
November 1963=100.
Honolulu, Hawaii
December 1963=100.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in footnote 4 below,
except in Buffalo, N.Y. where 1967=100.
Indexes are on the bases listed below:
Atlanta, Ga.
December 1977=100.
Buffalo, N. Y.
February 1978=100.
Cleveland, Ohio
February 1978=100.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex.
February 1978=100.
Honolulu, Hawaii
December 1977=100.
Houston, Tex.
April 1978=100.
Kansas City, Mo.-Kans.
December 1977=100.
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis..
April 1978=100.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
April 1978=100.
San Francisco-Oakland, Calif.
December 1977=100.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in Footnote 1 above.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in,footnote 4 above,
except in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis. where 1967=100.
120
Table 21-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical
Workers-1978 annual average: Areas priced monthly, by expenditure category
and commodity and service group. Indexes, 1978, and percent changes,
1977 to 1978
(1967*100, unless otherwise noted)
Chicago,
111.Northwestern
Ind.
Detroit,
Mich.
Los Angeles- New York,
N.Y.Long Beach,
Northeastern
Anaheim,
N.J.
Calif.
Philadelphia,
Pa.-N.J.
Index I Percent Index|Percent Index Percent Index Percent
I change
[change
change
Expenditure category
190.3
216.1
8.4
-
194.1
223.0
7.6
-
192.5
226.4
7.2
-
195.4
232.6
5.3
-
194.8
227.6
6.2
-
207.0
211.7
211.4
203.4
209.0
211.9
182.2
223.4
219.^
214.7
159.6
10.6
10.8
11.6
10.3
16.4
19.0
9.8
13.3
6.4
8.8
6.8
203.9
206.9
205.0
209.9
197.4
199.0
190.1
195.8
245.3
220.3
183.5
10.9
11.0
11.7
8.4
15.2
15.8
9.3
14.5
9.1
10.6
10.5
200.0
205.7
206.1
203.8
202.7
206.0
171.3
206.2
245.5
205.7
157.2
10.1
10.7
11.8
11.6
15.5
17.0
7.9
14.8
8.1
8.4
4.4
205.3
212.1
214.0
202.9
202.9
205.1
187.2
224.4
263.7
207.2
153.2
8.2
8.5
9.1
8.6
14.1
15.3
5.3
7.0
5.8
7.2
3.6
212.0
219.3
216.0
215.2
205.6
209.3
188.9
221.9
266.3
234.3
157.1
10.2
10.5
10.9
10.9
11.9
13.5
7.1
12.7
12.2
9.2
5.0
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas U
Gas (piped) and electricity
Household furnishings and operation ..
188.6
197.2
150.6
207.6
218.2
188.8
222.0
292.6
204.8
166.7
10.7
14.0
5.5
16.5
16.9
5.3
7.1
5.2
7.3
4.9
196.3
204.1
162.6
189.7
212.2
224.5
254.9
309.0
247.0
159.3
7.9
8.6
8.1
6.5
8.6
9.2
10.6
8.2
10.8
4.3
202.3
217.3
171.7
195.1
231.7
172.9
207.0
101.3
207.3
169.0
8.1
9.3
9.2
6.7
9.2
3.9
6.1
NA
6.2
5.4
197.4
198.2
180.1
224.1
210.3
232.8
281.3
309.1
265.4
177.3
4.5
4.4
5.3
14.5
3-4
4.9
6.2
6.1
5.8
4.3
196.4
205.8
174.4
221.1
213.5
207.4
239.8
300.3
214.6
175.0
4.6
3.1
5.0
13.0
2.4
7.7
9.2
9.1
9.3
5.5
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel....
Women's and girls' apparel.
Footwear
,
147.9
143.2
135.3
137.9
152.3
3.9
2.9
.9
2.7
1.5
151.9
146.5
152.6
142.2
148.1
3-5
2.8
-1.1
8.6
-1.8
149.4
146.9
134.5
140.0
158.7
3.2
2.3
-2.5
.2
6.5
154.6
149.7
140.8
146.5
162.1
3.5
2.9
2.9
5.4
141.7
136.2
146.2
114.0
162.9
-.9
-1.9
-1.1
-8.0
6.3
Transportation
Private transportation.
Public transportation..
188.1
187.8
186.9
3.8
3.8
1.9
184.2
183.8
194.9
5.4
5.1
12.9
187.7
189.6
152.3
4.3
4.3
3.2
201.5
192.1
236.0
3.8
4.2
1.8
193.3
194.9
180.6
6.4
6.1
6.0
Medical care..
222.8
7.4
251.9
7.3
220.5
8.0
229.1
5.5
238.5
8.1
Entertainment
175.7
4.5
173.5
4.8
156.2
-.2
181.1
4.4
174.4
4.7
I 186.5
181.1
6.7
6.7
183.0
181.5
6.5
4.3
176.8
169.0
6.8
6.6
190.8
187.9
4.8
5.8
182.4
176.9
5.1
4.9
j 190.3
8.4
194.1
7.6
192.5
7.2
195.4
194.8
6.2
184.2
207.0
169.8
170.1
167.9
8.2
10.6
6.9
5.3
7.9
179.8 7.0
203.91 10.9
166.6 5.0
170.0J 4.4
162.31 5.2
180.8
200.0
170.9
169.4
172.2
6.3
10.1
4.5
4.5
4.3
185.0
205.3
170.0
175.1
161.0
5.4
8.2
3.5
3.7
3.0
186.8
212.0
170.2
168.1
172.7
6.0
10.2
3.5
3-9
2.8
I 201.1
! 243.1
8.5
7.4
213.2J
265.1
8.6
7.5
212.8
234.1
8.5
213.8
246.1
5.2
5.4
211.8
260.9
6.4
8.7
187.7
188.2
105.9
100.1
169.2
168.9
189.9
212.5
194.5
6.6
8.4
NA
NA
6.8
5.4
8.2
9.1
8.7
191.1
189.7
105.1
96.2
167.5
171.1
187.9
218.6
202.2
7.2
7.5
NA
NA
5.3
4.8
7.9
8.6
8.5
184.0
190.6
104.4
100.2
170.0
167.9
185.5
220.4
208.9
6.3
7.1
NA
NA
4.4
4.5
7.5
8.4
8.6
194.7
193.3
103.4
99.8
168.4
172.0
191.7
223.3
209.1
5.6
5.3
NA
NA
3.5
3.6
6.2
5.2
5.2
192.8
192.1
104.2
100.9
169.1
166.4
192.0
216.0
203.3
6.9
6.1
NA.
NA.
3.6
3-9
7.3
6.6
6.1
All items
All items (1957-59=100)
Pood and beverages
Food
Food at home
,
Cereals and bakery products....
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Meats, poultry, and fish .....
Dairy products
,
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
,
Food away from home
,
Alcoholic beverages
Other goods and services
Personal care
Commodity and service group
All items
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages...
Nondurables less food and beverages.
Durables
Services
Medical care services.
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care..
All items less energy 2J
Energy y
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care...
U
2/
y
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base in L.A.-Long Beach, Anaheim, Calif.; formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
Indexes on a December 1977=100 base, except U.S. city average.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a December 1977=100 base. U.S. city average on a 1967=100 base.
121
Table 22-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical
Workers-1978 annual average: Areas priced bimonthly, by expenditure category
and commodity and service group. Indexes, 1978, and percent changes,
1977 to 1978
(1967=100, unless otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 1
Anchorage
Alaska
ialtimore,
Md.
Cincinnati,
Ohio-Ky.Ind.
Boston,
Mass.
Group
Percent
change
Percent
change
: Percent
change
Percent
change
Per- Index Percent
cent
chang«
change
[chan
Expenditure category
All items
All items (1957-59=100)
187.4
204.6
Food and beverages
223.5
Food
206.0
Food at home
204.9
Cereals and bakery products
.3
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs .. 211.0
Meats', poultry, and fish
214.7
Dairy products
182.4
Fruits and vegetables
194.8
Other foods at home
237.3
Food away from home
214.3
Alcoholic beverages
178.5
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels y
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled
gas 4/
Gas (piped) and electricity 3/...
Household furnishings and
operation
183.5
166.9
160.4
192.51
168.2
172.3
187.6
11.1
10.9
11.0
8.2
19.6
21.4
3.2
10.3
7.8
10.6
11.8
6.1
7.5
4.9
229.8
131.4
199.6
231.8
192.7
230.9
199.4
226.3
9.4
-
202.9
217.1
9.9
-
210.0
214.2
213-4
195.8
205.2
209.4
183.7
223.0
261.9
218.9
175.6
7.8 |215.0
201.1
8.1 i 220.0
206.4
206.0
9.5 1223.3
203.3
8.4 224.8
201.1 13.6 211.5
204.2 14.6 1214.3
177.61 6.5 1191.6
205.7! 8.3 225.9
252.4j 7.5 271.6
209.6
4.4 208.4
156.9 j 5.7 179.7
10.9
11.2
11.7
16.2
14.6
16.0
7.6
11.5
9.0
9.8
5.8
202.7
209.3
206.3
190.9
193.5
196.2
196.8
206.4
254.9
220.2
163.7
9.4
9.7
9.9
12.9
14.6
15.4
7.6
10.3
4.6
9.5
7.3
202.6
209.1
142.9
204.5
238.1
245.8
282.0
11.1
13.8
7.1
14.8
15.0
8.6
8.9
6.8
5.2
8.8 193.8;
215.4
8.0 195.5,
230.2
154.6
7.4 174.2!
193-7
4.1 I204.8J
262.0
8.2 J204.5 j
223.5 15.4 1214.1
264.5| 18.7 232.8;
291.9!
184.5 j
I
175.9
306.1 j
248.9
236.8
4.9
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
157.8
146.0
140.2
151.2
150.5
.4
-2.1
-2.4
-2.1
.5
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
176.9
183.o!
135.1!
7.5
7.9
3.1
169.5i
162.6!
171.3!
148.8 j
181.7!
6.1
7.2
4.8
4.6
8.2
3.1
3.0
4.3
4.0
3.7
2.7
6.8
175.5
I223-4: 12.5
1250.3; 14.7
9.0
152.3
203.Oi 11.1
i 278.7; 15.8
! 190.6! 10.4
|235.8 17.8
I93.3I
218.2!
8.7
109.0
109.1
108.1
106.9
110.7
110.9
104.1
111.5
105.1
111.4
107.1
204.Oj
211.71
206.1
202.0
206.7
210.0
190.6
199.8
232.3
230.1
151.3
10.3
11.5
9.8
10.6
16.4
17.4
6.3
6.2
6.4
15.1
-.4
103.9
104.3
103.0
107.0
104.7
101.3
102.3
193.7 i
195.71
159.6 i
j191 -1 I
207.3 t
217.1
10.4
12.7
4.7
7.3
15.0
6.3
6.3
:
317-8 !
230.7!
5.5
6.7
NA
271.5
NA
101.7
NA
99.3
9.2 ;236.71 17.1 ;102.3
167.0
5.3
178.8 j
6.5 |104.5
174.8
173.5
171.5
168.5
172.3
173-7
7.9
7.9
6.8
10.7
1.6
174.3
155.9
183.5
164.0
162.2
6.2
5.3
5.7
5.5
8.9
171.1
1.2
170.2; - . 1
175.0; 5.5
64.7 -4.9
165.7 -1.4
167.0
164.0
136.6
163.8
164.9
6.2
5.8
6.5
4.9
2.6
205.7
211.8
.6
-.5 i174.1
-.7 179.9
1.0 1126.4
4.1 179.4
3.7 '181.4
5.8 j 1 4 5 . 4
101.9
100.6
101.0
99.0
102.0
84.4
182.8
196.7
5.8 I 103.2
5.6 i102.9
2.2 |109.1
7.4
6.3
6.6
.7
Medical care
220.9
205.5
74.1
4.0
170.4
180.0
189.9
177.(
174.'
5.4
6.1
183.9
172.4
187.4
7.1 199.6
7.4
192.7
187.3!
201.1 !
177.0j
Entertainment
Other goods and services
Personal care
6.4
5.1
3.9
183.1
179.1
10.6 206.7
218.6
5.5
178.8
186.1
6.9
7.2
181.0
171.8
9.7
6.3
3.6
Commodity and service group
All items
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
180.1
223.5
156.9
166.5
146.6
6.6
11.1
3.9
2.7
4.7
195.1
210.0
185.5
181.3
191.1
7.1
9.0
6.0
5.5
6.3
Services
Medical care services
209.7
253.7
7.9
13.1
207.8
237.8
7.9
5.9
201.0
189.1
104.7
100.3
158.8
168.4
196.4
219.9
204.0
6.9
6.7
NA
NA
4.6
4.1
7.4
192.9
198.4
NA
NA
184.9
180.7
196.3
216.9
203.5
7.3
7.5
NA
NA
6.0
5.5
7.4
8.0
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy 5/
Energy 6/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
187.7 I
158.3 I
203.2j
220.1
See footnotes at end of table.
122
191.9
192.0
103.1
103.1
175.5
184.1
195.0
208.8
201.1
9.4 202.9
104.8
9.9 104.
NA
193.3
8.7
194.6 8.5
215.0 10.9
179.2 6.7
183.9 6.4
172.9| 6.3
I
209.3! 11.2
257.0! 11.1
193.4
202.7
.4
175.2
201.3
105.4
109.0
103.3
102.7
103.9
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
187.1
204.0
177.4
186.0
162.4
8.0
10.3
7.0
3-7
9.5
220.8
224.1
104.0
106.8
NA
NA
205.2
234.0
9.9
10.5
196.5
196.7
NA
NA
179.4
183.3
202.1
223.2
200.3
.9
202.5
105.6
101.9
186.5
173.4
189.6
231.7
219.5
105.0
104.7
105.1
101.2
103.5
102.9
106.2
104.2
103.6
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
192.2
191.8
106.7
103.8
175.5
181.2
195.6
212.8
201.1
7.4
8.5
NA
NA
6.6
3-2
7.3
10.7
9.8
5.1 1199.4
4.5
5.0
NA
NA
5.9
5.9
7.0
2.4
2.2
9.3
NA
NA
6.7
6.4
9.1
11.7
11.1
7.8
9.8
NA
NA
7.7
5.4
7.5
12.8
12.7
Table 22-A Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical
Workers-1978 annual average: Areas priced bi-monthly, by expenditure category
and commodity and service group. Indexes, 1978, and percent changes,
1977 to 1978- Continued
(1967-100, unless otherwise noted)
Area pricing schedule 1
San Diego,
Calif.
Oreg.-Wash.
SeattleEverett,
Wash.
Washington,
D.C.-Md.-Va.
Index I Percent Index Percent Index Percent Index Percent Index Percent Index Per<
change
change
change
|change
change
change
Expenditure category
All items
All items (1957-59=100) V.
192.5
227.1
10. 4
190-3
222.2
235.2
199.5
209-7
9.6
193.8
227.7
Food and beverages
8.2
198.5
8.3
Food
205.2
8.5
206.3
Food at home
3.7
186.9
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs £/. 203.4 12.7
204.8 14.0
Meats, poultry, and fish
4.9
182.2
Dairy products
8.8
211.6
Fruits and vegetables
252.2!
Other foods at home 8/
197.5| 7^6
Food away from home
147.4] 6.6
Alcoholic beverages
205.3
210.0
207.0
97.6
217.7
221.2
168.3
192.7
253-0
218.7
164.3
11. 6
11. 2
10. 3
12. 3
19.0
20. 8
4.1
7.1
4.2
12.6
15.9
206.5
209.6
211.5
209.8
198.2
201.3
|195-7
i 218.7
1251.1
!207-1
|177.8
8.5
8.7
10.1
8.4
15.4
16.5
8.7
13.0
4.4
5.5
6.1
205.1
211.8
200.4
191.6
204.6
208.4
173.5
198.0
234.0
240.7
152.5
10.6
11.2
11.2
10.6
16.8
18.5
7.4
11.1
8.4
10.3
8.0
Housing
199-91
Shelter
216.4!
Rent, residential
186.2|
Other rental costs
207-4!
Homeownership
224.9!
Fuel and other utilities
269.8J
Fuels
267.8
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas £/ 322,2
Gas (piped) and electricity
163.2
Household furnishings and operation .. 157.7
5.9
7.1
4.5
6.0
7.6
3.6
2.8
3.5
3.0
5.2
210.2"\
233.2 :
172.6 ]
192.6!
256.2)
226.4 i
225.6:
300.2 |
181.4 I
12.8
16.4
9.3
5.3
18.5
8.6
8.3
3.8
12.7
6.2
!193.2
1196.0
[136.8
M99.6
! 212.8
;208.2
1245.4
1293.2
231.0
178.4
9.9
11.4
7.7
12.0
12.0
8.9
11.6
1.9
14.0
6.8
220.5
253-4
185.6
211.6
280.4
170.3
190.2
101.9
199-5
167.3
12.3
14.2
9.0
15.8
15.3
7.7
12.3
NA
12.5
6.9
6.7
6.8
6.9
5.6
4.1
166.3
166.6
165.7
170.6
157.3
3-5
6.4
5.4
-4.6
151.5
147.6
144.1
140.5
167.3
.2
-.5
-3.4
-3.0
5.2
150.9
146.6
151.7
136.7
154.4
2.6
1.9
-1.6
2.9
6.3
230.31
168.oj
i 207.0|
249.0
• 187.8!
•215.7
I 273-7 I
:170.1 I
!176.7 I
;
l
ii58.i|
I 155-5
!165-7 '
j110.2 I
167.1
5.0
1 79.8
1
187.7
147.6
9.1
9.6
175.9
•181.8
i104.4
4.2
4.4
184.3
186.3
146.6
5.8
5.9
3.6
170.5
172.6
156.7
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel.
Footwear
160.2
160.4
170.9
143.8
170.7
Transportation
,
Private transportation.,
Public transportation..,
189.1
131.
Medical can
222.3
214.2
7.6
i202.2
8.3
Entertainment
183.8
172.8
5.1
j179.9
7.4
Other goods and services
Personal care
185.9
196.8
182.5
178.5
5.6
5.6
182.1
186.4
6.9
8.0
199.0
10.4
190.3
CO
6.2
6.4
198.3
231-0
197.7
203.7
203.2
194.5
208.5 I 16.6
I215.1J 18.4
3.3
! 175.6
4.3
j 181.7
6.7
!248.4
8.4
207.6
]159.2 j 6.5
176.3
190.9
15.6
9.4
13-2
17.1
3.4
5.5
6.0
7.7
7.4
2.7
3.0
6.4
-1.8
7.3
217.5
220.0
2155
215.5
210.9
197.3
!200.2
| 176.3
!233.5!
;272.61
l
10.0
10.2
10.8
13.6
14.5
14.7
8.2
8.9
8.2
9.9
200. 8
206. 8 11.4
6.1
168. 0
9.5
203.
231. n 14.9
6.5
213. 3
2.0
261. 4
5.8
311 •0
250. 9 11.9
7.7
179. 4
ii56.il
148.1|
157.5!
i 135.1|
158.6J
184.6 i
!183-6)
:189.2
6.8
9.2
191.8
188.5
9.2
13.0
Commodity and service group
193.8
198.3
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages...
Nondurables less food and beverages.
Durables
7.1
8.2
198.5
6.4
181.6
186.9 j 6.2
72.6' 6.3
191.3
205.3
183.9
182.7
182.5
9.3
11.6
8.2
4.7
10.8
186.7
206.5
172.9
173.4
171.0
7.0
8.5
5.9
4.0
7.3
190.3
205.1
182.8
175.8
188.6
8.4
10.6
7.4
185.6
197.7!
178.3! 8.2
176.1 j 5.4
178.3 I 9.9
7.2
188.3
217.5 10.0
170.91 5.8
178.9
5.4
160.0J 5.9
Services
Medical care services
201.8! 6.7
241.21 13.1
213.4
230.4
12.6
7.9
197.3
215.5
9.2
8.6
215.8
225.8
11.6
8.5
209.9) 11.0
225.5 I 10.4
214.5!
254.0 |
9.3
9.8
7.0
6.7
NA
NA
6.5
6.2
7.3
6.9
5.6
189.4
197.7
106.1
100.2
182.7
180.7
194.3
220.9
209.5
8.3
10.6
NA
NA
8.6
5.6
8.3
13.1
13.2
188.6
189.3
NA
NA
173-3
173-8
191.8
205.3
193-3
6.7
7.7
NA
NA
5.9
4.2
6.6
9.3
9.1
184.2
198.7
107.0
99.4
180.8
173-1
190.9
221.6
213-7
7.5
9.7
NA
NA
7.4
5.0
7.9
12.0
12.0
183.1
192.6
106.5
100.0
176.9
173.6
187.4
216.7
207.2
195.8
196.0
105.8
100.1
171.9
179.8
199.0
227.8
7.4
8.3
NA
NA
6.0
5.6
7.8
11.3
9.3
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy 5_/
Energy 6/
Commodities less food.
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care.,
j 187.7
190.7
105.6
100.3
179.2
182.5
193-1
203.8
195.1
: table.
123
199.5
6.6
9.1
NA
NA
8.1
5.5
6.7
11.2
11.2
Table 22-A Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical
Workers-1978 annual average: Areas priced bi-monthly, by expenditure category
and commodity and service group. Indexes, 1978, and percent changes,
1977 to 1978-Continued
(1967*100, unless otherwise noted)
_ Area pricing schedule 2
Atlanta,
Ga.
Buffalo,
N.Y.
DallasFort Worth,
Tex.
Cleveland,
Ohio
Index
Percent
change
Honolulu,
Hawaii
Percent
change
Percent
change
Expenditure category
All items
All items (1957-59=100) 10/.,
Food and beverages
,
Food
,
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products....
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ,
Meats, poultry, and fish
Dairy products
,
Fruits and vegetables
,
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
.....
193.0
212.1
192.8
221.7
194.0
209.7
194.5
219.5
184.1
198.5
211.6
216.6
211.7
209.4
195.4
201.0
208.3
222.7
253.0
221.5
145.9
10.3
10.3
9.8
10.0
10.0
12.6
9.3
7.0
11.8
11.4
7.4
203.0
206.0
206.1
191.2
200.4
202.9
180.9
206.6
247.4
210.7
170.4
8.7
8.9
10.1
4.4
15.3
16.3
4.6
9.8
9.4
5.2
6.3
211.4
216.5
217.0
212.6
210.6
214.4
201.5
205.7
258.7
216.3
165.7
9.9
10.4
10.9
10.1
18.2
18.7
7.9
9.9
4.5
8.5
4.0
206.7
210.3
204.8
199.0
198.5
203.7
185.3
207.3
233.9
230.0
157.7
10.0
9.3
15.9
18.4
9.3
10.7
3-9
9.5
7.4
205.3
212.8
211.7
194.8
210.3
213.6
203.4
219.1
235.1
216.8
142.8
9.8
10.3
12.0
12.7
13.5
14.3
8.2
14.9
9.9
6.0
4.5
199.6
Housing
204.0
Shelter
140.0
Rent, residential
208.2
Other rental costs
223.4
Homeownershlp
212.6
Fuel and other utilities
234.8
Fuels
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gad 11/ 100.3
235.4
Gas (piped) and eleotricity
Household furnishings and operation .. 186.0
8.2
8.6
3.5
11.8
9.8
7.4
12.2
NA
12.5
7.8
199.5
191.1
162.7
219.1
196.1
266.4
288.1
304.2
286.3
176.4
5.7
7.3
3.8
12.0
7.7
3.3
3.4
3.7
3.4
4.6
189.7
189.5
149.7
201.6
197.0
224.7
242.8
NA
242.9
172.7
7.9
9.6
7.1
13.1
10.2
4.5
4.6
NA
4.7
5.4
198.3
206.5
155.5
201.4
229.6
207.2
260.4
NA
261.5
176.3
10.0
11.4
10.8
8.3
11.8
8.1
10.6
NA
11.0
7.4
171.4
169.1
174.1
204.6
165.5
201.1
229.0
102.4
229.1
164.0
6.9
5.7
6.5
12.0
5.0
14.6
12.9
NA
13.0
7.4
9.5
9.9
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel....
Women's and girls' apparel.
Footwear
159.8
153.2
176.2
147.0
140.1
3.8
2.3
7.6
180.9
181.3
228.5
157.4
170.8
3.8
3.2
6.0
-2.0
7.1
162.2
158.8
162.6
158.6
145.4
3.4
2.8
3.8
2.4
-2.0
160.6
150.8
160.0
138.5
162.3
4.6
2.5
3.8
-0.4
3.5
159.3
156.5
161.1
139.2
156.8
4.7
4.5
7.2
-.1
3.8
Transportation
Private transportation.
Public transportation..
169.9
175.3
100.0
4.5
4.7
1.9
180.2
181.1
162.9
5.2
5.4
0.2
179.6
188.6
117.9
5.5
5.5
1.6
189.1
189.2
185.1
3.2
2.8
7.7
170.0
177.4
128.9
6.4
6.8
2.6
6.8
198.3
8.9
247.2
9.6
2.7
168.5
177.3
186.9
6.4
6.7
176.0
173.7
4.7
2.7
192.8
7.3
193.0
6.2
194.5
7.8
194.0
7-7
184.1
7.7
Commodities
184.0
Food and beverages
211.6
Commodities less food and beverages... 170.0
Nondurables less food and beverages. 168.9
Durables
171.0
7.0
10.3
5.3
4.8
5.8
186.9
203.0
177.0
184.1
167.7
6.4
8.7
5.0
4.0
5.9
183.6
211.4
167.1
174.4
158.5
7.5
9.9
5.8
4.1
7.0
186.2
206.7
174.9
173.3
176.4
6.3
9.5
4.6
4.0
4.9
179.5
205.3
159.8
173.5
143.1
7.1
9.8
5.2
5.5
4.5
208.5
249.5
7.9
6.9
204.8
207.1
5.9
8.5
214.9
265.3
8.2
9.9
207.0
223.2
9.8
7.9
192.5
232.4
8.6
10.4
189.9
190.4
104.4
99.5
169.2
167.5
190.5
219.4
201.9
7.0
7.4
NA
NA
5.4
5.0
7.6
8.8
8.3
193.5
192.7
NA
NA
176.6
182.8
194.1
209.1
204.4
6.0
6.1
NA
NA
5.0
4.2
6.5
6.1
5.5
196.2
191.2
NA
NA
167.2
173.5
194.3
223.2
206.3
7.0
7.5
NA
NA
5.8
4.1
7.3
8.3
7.7
190.7
192.4
NA
NA
174.2
172.2
189.9
216.5
203.2
6.7
7.6
NA
NA
4.7
4.2
6.9
9.7
10.0
188.2
181.6
105.2
100.3
158.5
169.3
192.2
197.1
185.2
8.3
7.5
NA
NA
5.2
5.4
8.0
9.0
8.2
Entertainment
Other goods and services
Personal care
200.5
200.6
10.0
173.4
178.2
6.7
7.4
182.9
189.0
6.6
6.5
6.2
182.1
185.6
5.8
4.4
Commodity and servioe group
Services
,
Medical care services.,
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care.
All items less energy 12/...
Energy JL3/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
,
Services less rent
Services less medical care..
See footnotes at end of table.
124
Table 22-A Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical
Workers-1978 annual average: Areas priced bi-monthly, by expenditure category
and commodity and service group. Indexes, 1978, and percent changes,
1977 to 1978-Continued
(1967*100, unless otherwise noted)
Houston,
Tex.
Index
Percent
change
Area pricing schedule 2
MinneapolisSt. Paul,
Minn.-Wis.
Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Kansas City,
Mo.-Kans.
Index
Percent
change
Percent
change
Index
San FranciscoOakland,
Calif.
Percent
change
Percent
change
Expenditure category
,
207.7
237.6
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
,
Cereals and bakery products.....
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ,
Meats, poultry, and fish .....
Dairy products
,
Fruits and vegetables
,
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
213.1
217.8
210.3
193.5
209.3
215.2
200.1
213.2
230.2
243.1
168.8
All items
All items (1957-59=100)
195.0
221.2
199.9
231.7
191.9
227.8
197.1
234.9
9.5
9.6
9.1
6.9
13.8
15.0
9.0
8.7
5.3
9.6
7.0
209.6
211.6
211.3
200.8
203.8
208.2
199.8
209.1
216.1
225.3
163.1
10.5
11.2
11.7
10.5
16.6
18.8
9.1
11.9
6.9
9.8
3.2
209.2
216.6
209.9
212.0
205.0
209.2
202.7
205.9
228.9
217.0
160.9
9.5
10.1
10.1
9.7
15.2
16.7
9.8
12.9
1.6
9.7
6.1
209.2
213.1
210.6
201.2
207.2
211.7
179.8
213.1
251.8
230.1
181.1
9.9
10.1
10.7
5.5
11.9
16.2
7.7
11.5
9.7
7.6
8.0
201.9
207.5
209.5
198.5
212.0
215.9
172.9
200.6
260.3
201.2
118.8
10.5
10.7
10.6
10.9
16.4
17-9
4.1
10.5
7.7
11.5
5.5
196.1
201.8
139.6
200.7
229.9
202.6
215.5
NA
216.9
171.1
8.9
10.3
6.3
12.7
11.2
7.0
8.1
NA
9.1
5.9
216.9
231.3
160.5
191.1
211.0
228.1
219.0
301.0
212.8
175.0
11.7
12.9
6.6
9.0
13-9
11.2
15.0
1.5
16.7
11.0
11.1
9.0
10.1
15.7
7.9
9.6
NA
9.6
5.6
210.6
223.1
177.3
201.4
245.4
204.7
197.9
100.9
198.0
179.1
11.6
13.1
7.7
11.8
15.0
9.0
-2.9
NA
-2.9
7.1
.7
.1
i
11.9
13.8
1.6
11.1
16.7
12.7
15.6
NA
15.9
7.1
6.8
201.3
218.1
162.7
215.5
231.0
210.1
251.1
NA
251.3
173-6
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys* apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
182.3 !
175.1 i
168.5
181.1 ;
179.3 ;
6.9
6.2
1.9
5.5
7.9
168.2
166.3
179.2
157.5
176.1
3.1
3.0
2.8
1.5
6.5
152.9
150.8
155.1
110.9
161.0
3.8
3.3
3.1
1.7
8.1
117.9
115.7
110.3
140.2
156.5
.9
-2.6
155.9
151.0
154.4
145.3
158.7
3.4
2.1
.8
2.0
5.2
Transportation.
Private transportation
Public transportation
171.8 .
175.1 :
1.2
1.3
1.2
179.0
180.0
157.6
1.9
5.0
2.2
175.9
177.1
156.7
5.0
5.0
3.7
189.5
191.2
171.0
6.3
6.8
.5
187.9
189.5
159.2
6.5
6.7
2.3
9.7
207.8
8.9
3.1
162.7
8.5
10.2
181.1
182.6
6.0
4.6
181.3
179.6
6.6
6.3
Housing
227.9
Shelter
250.5
Rent, residential
163.0
Other rental costs
212.8
Homeownership
,
283.1
Fuel and other utilities
,
225.7
Fuels
263.9
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 14/ NA
Gas (piped) and electricity
261.1
Household furnishings and operation .
190.6
|
J
i
:
i
162.6 !
Medical care
238.8
Entertainment
Other goods and services
Personal care
187.7
198.9
5.7
5.0
189.3
190.0
8.1
211.1
8.6
173.2
7.9
9.1
178.8
171.0
Commodity and service group
207.7
191.9
195.0
8.5
197.4
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
194.0
213.1
183.1
178.5
187.8
9.5
7.3
5.6
8.9
186.4
209.6
171.9
179.7
169.1
6.8
10.5
5.2
1.1
5.8
189.1
209.2
178.3
171.1
181.8
8.2
9.5
7.3
5.6
8.6
183.8
209.2
165.5
163.6
166.9
7.1
9.9
1.9
2.8
7.3
186.3
201.9
177.9
173-6
181.6
10.5
7-5
6.0
8.7
Services
Medical care services
232.2
259.1
10.8
9.6
202.2
223.1
8.9
9.7
218.9
213.6
11.1
8.6
216.3
230.1
10.3
8.2
215.6
231.3
10.3
9.3
197.9
205.1
NA
NA
182.5
177.8
196.6
213.3
227.3
7.9
9.1
NA
NA
7.3
5.8
7.8
11.9
10.9
188.6
191.0
105.2
98.8
171.1
178.1
195.1
213.1
199.0
6.8
7.5
NA
NA
5.1
1.0
7.5
9.3
8.9
190.3
199.8
NA
NA
177.3
172.8
192.1
225.0
219.6
7.9
9.3
NA
NA
7.3
5.7
7.7
11.1
11.1
190.1
193.8
NA
NA
167.1
166.2
188.6
222.9
213.9
7.0
8.1
NA
NA
5.3
3.5
7.0
10.5
10.7
189.3
195.9
105.4
99.6
176.4
171.0
188.8
225.1
212.7
7.7
9.2
NA
NA
7.1
5.9
8.1
10.9
10.6
All items
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy 12/
Energy 13/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
See footnotes at end of table.
125
199.9
Table 22-A. Footnotes
U
3/
£/
10/
12/
13/
14/
Indexes on a October 1967=100 base unless otherwise indicated.
Indexes are on a November 1977 100 base unless otherwise indicated,
Index on a June 1978=100 base n Miami, Fla.; formerly on a November 1977=100 base,
Indexes on a June 1978=100 bas< in Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind. and Miami, Fla.;
formerly on the bases listed ii i Footnote 3 abov< Index on a January 1978=100 base in Denver-Boulder, Col.
Indexes are on the bases list' I below:
Anchorage, Alaska
January 1978=100.
Baltimore, Md.
March 1978=100.
January 1978=100.
Boston, Mass.
March 1978=100.
Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind.
January 1978=100.
Denver-Boulder, Colo.
November 1977=100.
Miami, Fla.
November 1977=100.
Milwaukee, Wis.
November 1977=100.
Northeastern Pa.
January 1978=100.
Portland, Oreg.-Wash.
March 1978=100.
St. Louis, Mo.-111.
November 1977=100.
San Diego, Calif.
November 1977=100.
Seattle-Everett, Wash.
November 1977=100.
Washington, D.C.-Md.-Va.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in Footnote 3 above.
The 1957-59=100 base is not available for San Diego, Calif.; index is on a February 1965=100 base.
Index is on an April 1967=100 base in Northeastern Pennsylvania and Portland, Oreg.-Wash.
Index on a June 1978=100 base in San Diego, Calif.; formerly on a November 1977=100 base.
For the following areas the 1957-59=100 base is not available; indexes are on the bases listed below:
Buffalo, N. Y.
November 1963=100.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex.
November 1963=100.
Honolulu, Hawaii
December 1963=100.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in footnote H below,
except in Buffalo, N.Y. where 1967=100.
Indexes are on the bases listed below:
Atlanta, Ga.
December 1977=100.
Buffalo, N. Y.
February 1978=100.
Cleveland, Ohio
February 1978=100.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex.
February 1978=100.
Honolulu, Hawaii
December 1977=100.
Houston, Tex.
April 1978=100.
December 1977=100.
Kansas City, Mo.-Kans.
April 1978=100.
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis.
April 1978=100.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
December 1977=100.
San Francisco-Oakland, Calif.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on the bases listed in Footm
above,
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base;; formerlyy on the bases listed in footnote ' above,
except in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.-Wis. where 1967=100.
126
Table 23-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average:
Region,1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group
(December 1977-100, unless otherwis
noted)
North Central
South
l
Expenditure category
101.3
105.3
105.4
105.1
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
107.0
107.2
108.3
105.2
113.1
101.2
112.1
106.8
105.9
101.4
104.6
104.6
103.3
107.8
108.0
108.7
105.7
115.1
105.4
109.1
107.5
106.9
102.1
104.8
106.5
105.1
107.7
107.9
108.5
105.7
113.6
105.9
110.4
108.3
108.3
101.9
104.4
106.3
104.2
107.8
108.0
108.6
107.0
114.1
103.9
110.4
106.9
106.3
102.7
105.6
106.8
104.6
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership ..
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance ..
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair
commodities
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2/
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2/
Gas (piped) and electricity 2/
Other utilities and public services
Household furnishings and operation ..
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
104.3
104.8
103.3
109.7
105.1
104.6
105.7
104.6
105.4
106.1
107.0
103.8
107.3
107.6
106.6
109.6
106.0
106.7
106.0
106.8
104.1
107.4
107.3
106.1
109.3
106.4
106.9
105.1
105.8
104.3
107.1
106.1
104.1
107.6
104.9
105.4
101.8
103.5
100.3
101.4
99.7
101.8
103.5
102.0
104.2
106.2
104.2
105.4
97.4
100.8
96.9
101.7
103.9
103.0
104.2
106.1
104.4
104.7
98.5
100.5
98.2
101.6
104.3
103.2
103-2
107.0
103.5
102.2
99.7
100.7
99.6
100.5
104.0
103.0
104.5
105.9
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Infants' and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services
101.0
100.2
100.4
98.2
100.4
103.8
102.8
106.9
99.9
99.3
97.2
99.5
98.2
101.4
102.6
105.0
101.4
100.8
101.9
100.0
100.7
102.6
101.2
105.8
101.1
100.8
100.2
100.0
100.5
102.7
102.8
103.5
Transportation
,
Private transportation
,
New cars
Used cars
,
Gasoline 2/
,
Maintenance and repair
,
Other private transportation ..
Other private transportation
commodities
,
Other private transportation
services
,
Public transportation
,
103.2
103.4
102.3
109.2
101.3
104.3
101.5
103.8
103.9
102.6
109.2
101.6
105.2
101.9
103.7
103.8
101.6
109.3
101.3
104.6
102.4
104.4
104.6
102.4
109.3
101.1
105.2
101.9
102.8
104.2
103-3
101.3
101.2
100.7
101.4
101.0
102.1
102.1
102.1
101.1
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
,
Professional services
,
Other medical care services ,
104.0
103.3
104.2
103.5
104.9
104.9
103.4
105.2
104.2
106.1
105.1
104.7
105.2
104.3
106.0
105.3
105.0
105.3
104.7
106.0
Entertainment
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services ...
103.1
102.7
103-7
103.3
102.6
104.5
103.6
103-4
104.0
103.0
102.7
103.6
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care
Personal and educational expenses ...
102.3
102.0
102.1
102.8
102.9
102.5
102.8
103.5
103.3
102.6
1P3.3
104.1
103.9
103.2
105.0
102.9
Commodity and service group
104.3
105.3
105.4
105.1
Commodities
,
Food and beverages
,
Commodities less food and beverages .
Nondurables less food and beverages
Apparel commodities
,
Nondurables less food, beverages,
and apparel
Durables
104.5
107.0
103.0
101.9
100.2
105.0
107.8
103.8
101.8
99.3
105.1
107.7
103.9
102.3
100.8
105.1
107.8
104.0
103.2
100.8
102.6
104.2
102.8
105.2
103.0
105.0
104.2
104.5
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
104.1
103-3
105.3
101.7
104.2
103.6
105.8
103.8
107.7
102.3
105.2
104.2
105.8
104.1
107.3
102.9
105.2
104.3
105.1
104.3
106.2
102.8
105.3
103.8
103.6
104.2
104.1
104.3
103.0
102.0
102.6
104.6
104.2
104.1
100.6
104.4
103.6
103.1
102.8
104.0
104.7
104.7
104.9
105.4
103.8
102.0
102.9
104.9
106.0
105.9
99.3
105.4
104.7
104.0
102.7
105.6
104.8
104.8
104.9
105.4
103.9
102.4
103.1
105.1
106.0
105.9
99.8
105.4
104.8
104.1
102.4
105.6
104.6
104.8
104.5
105.1
104.0
103.3
104.3
105.6
105.3
105.1
100.0
105.1
104.6
103.9
105.0
105.2
Special indexes :
All items less food
,
All items less shelter
,
All items less mortgage interest costs ,
All items less medical care
,
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
,
Nondurables less food and apparel
,
Nondurables
,
Services less rent
,
Services less medical care
,
Energy 2/
All items less energy
All items less food and energy
Commodities less food and energy ..,
Energy commodities
Services less energy
,
See Table 13, footnote 3.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
127
Table 24-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average: Population
size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and service group
(December 1977 = 100, unless otherwise noted)
Expenditure category
104.5
105.1
105.2
105.4
104.9
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
107.4
107.6
108.4
105.6
113.3
104.5
110.6
107.1
105.5
101.9
105.5
105.9
104.1
107.4
107.6
108.6
106.3
113.8
105.3
110.5
107.5
106.4
102.9
104.8
105.5
104.0
107.3
107.4
108.1
105.5
113-2
104.8
110.7
107.4
107.8
101.5
104.9
105.8
104.8
108.0
108.2
108.7
106.2
114.5
104.9
110.9
108.0
107.3
101.5
103.6
106.7
104.3
108.0
108.2
108.9
105.2
116.0
105.0
110.3
107.0
108.5
101.8
104.8
106.3
104.4
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance
Maintenance and •epairs
Maintenance am repair services
Maintenance am
commodit:
Fuel and other utili
Fuels 2/
Fuel oil, coal, ind bottled gas 2/
2/
Gas (piped) and dectriclty _
Other utilities and public services
Household furnishings and operation ..
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
104.6
105.0
103-7
110.0
105.3
104.1
106.4
105.9
106.7
105.8
106.5
103.7
107.1
107.2
106.1
108.7
105.1
105.6
105.7
106.5
104.0
107.9
107.0
106.0
108.9
105.3
105.8
106.1
107.4
104.6
106.7
108.0
107.0
109.6
106.7
108.0
104.8
105.0
103.4
107.1
105.2
104.4
107.1
103.3
102.7
102.9
104.3
98.2
101.1
97.3
100.6
103.5
102.1
104.5
105.9
103.7
104.4
99.1
101.2
98.7
100.7
104.3
103.3
103.6
107.0
103.7
103.8
99.1
101.1
98.6
101.4
104.2
103.3
104.0
106.4
102.6
103-7
100.3
101.1
100.1
102.0
103.7
102.5
103.7
106.7
105.1
104.6
97.8
100.7
96.9
103-3
104.0
102,9
104.1
105.9
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel ....
Infants* and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services
100.9
100.1
98.9
99.1
99.7
103.1
103.6
106.0
101.2
100.6
100.3
99.4
100.2
101.9
103.6
106.0
101.5
101.2
100.7
100.7
100.2
102.8
102.5
104.0
100.3
99.6
99.8
98.4
99.6
101.9
100.4
106.1
100.0
99.5
97.9
98.9
100.7
104.2
100.0
104.9
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline 2/
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation ....
Other private transportation
commodities
Other private transportation
services
Public transportation
103.3
103.6
102.4
109.3
101.2
105.2
101.2
103.6
103.7
102.7
109.3
101.4
104.7
100.9
104.1
104.3
102.2
109.3101.0
104.3
103-3
104.0
104.1
101.8
109.3
101.2
105.2
102.5
103.7
103.7
101.7
109.2
101.6
104.7
102.2
102.6
103.6
102.7
102.9
102.7
101.0
100.9
100.3
100.8
102.3
101.7
102.1
103.2
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services
Other medical care services ,
103.9
103.6
104.0
103.1
105.0
104.7
103.7
104.9
104.1
105.7
104.8
104.2
104.9
104.4
105.3
106.5
104.6
106.9
105.9
107.6
Entertainment
,
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services
102.7
102.6
102.9
103.1
103.0
103.3
102.9
102.8
102.9
105.2
103.8
107.6
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
,
Personal care
,
Personal and educational expenses ,
102.4
102.3
101.9
102.8
103-3
102.4
103.7
103.5
103.0
102.4
103.3
103.2
103.4
103.1
103.1
104.1
104.5
105.1
105.2
Commodities
,
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages .,
Nondurables less food and beverages
Apparel commodities
,
Nondurables less food, beverages,
and apparel
,
Durables
,
104.6
107.4
103-1
102.0
100.1
105.1
107.4
104.1
102.3
100.6
105.0
•107.3
104.0
102.6
101.2
103.9
102.1
99.6
104.7
108.0
103-3
102.0
99.5
102.9
103.9
103.0
105.3
103.2
105.0
103.1
105.2
103.0
104.2
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
,
,
104.4
103.7
106.0
101.8
104.0
103.3
105.2
103.7
107.1
101.5
104.9
104.1
105.6
104.0
106.9
103.3
105.1
104.5
105.8
104.6
107.3
103.1
104.9
103.8
105.3
103.4
105.9
103.0
106.9
105.2
Special indexes :
All items less food
All items less shelter
All items less mortgage interest costs
All items less medical care
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
Energy 2/
All items less energy
,
All items less food and energy
Commodities less food and energy ..
Energy commodities
Services less energy
103.8
104.3
104.2
104.5
103.1
102.2
103.0
104.9
104.6
104.5
99.5
104.5
103.7
103.0
103.5
104.2
104.6
104.6
104.6
105.2
104.1
102.4
103.1
105.0
105.5
105.3
100.1
105.2
104.6
104.2
103.1
105.0
104.8
104.7
104.8
105.3
104.0
102.8
103.4
105.0
105.8
105.6
99.9
105.4
104.9
104.2
103.0
105.5
104.8
104.6
104.9
105.4
103.9
102.2
103.2
105.1
106.0
105.9
100.6
105.5
104.9
104.0
103.3
105.8
104.2
104.9
104.7
104.9
103.3
102.1
103.1
105.1
105.5
105.0
99.5
105.0
104.3
103.5
102.0
105.1
Commodity and service group
All items
U
~2/
See Table 13, footnote 3.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
128
104.9
Table 25-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average:
Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by expenditure category
and commodity and service group
(December 1977*100, unless otherwise noted)
Northeast
Size class B
Size class A
Size class C
Group
Expenditure category
104.0
104.5
105.6
104.4
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
106.9
107.2
108.3
105.2
112.8
104.3
111.9
103.6
104.3
103.2
106.7
107.0
108.2
104.3
112.8
104.3
113.3
103.7
103.7
103.4
107.6
107.8
108.2
106.0
114.3
103.5
111.6
102.4
106.8
103.9
107.5
107.8
108.8
106.1
114.6
103.4
111.2
104.8
104.5
103.0
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2/
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2/
Gas (piped) and electricity £/..7.
Household furnishings and operation ..
103.8
103.9
102.9
110.8
103.9
104.1
100.0
101.2
99.4
103.5
104.4
105.2
102.8
106.5
105.9
101.8
100.5
101.5
99.8
104.3
106.5
108.6
106.4
108.9
109.1
103.3
100.6
101.7
99.9
102.4
104.6
105.2
104.9
106.1
105.2
103.5
102.2
101.5
102.8
103.7
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
101.4
100.5
100.6
98.1
104.1
99.9
99.4
99.2
97.9
101.6
101.4
100.6
100.6
101.4
104.9
98.7
98.2
101.5
92.6
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
102.4
102.7
100.5
104.5
104.7
100.8
104.3
104.4
102.1
103.4
103.4
103.2
Medical care
103.7
104.5
105.1
Entertainment
103.3
102.4
102.9
Other goods and services
Personal care
102.1
101.5
102.9
103.3
103.1
103.6
All items
103.4
102.3
103.1
Commodity and service group
All items
104.0
104.5
105.6
104.4.
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages ..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
104.2
106.9
102.6
101.8
103.4
104.7
106.7
103.8
102.0
105.3
105.3
107.6
104.2
102.3
105.9
104.2
107.5
102.7
101.8
103.5
Services
Medical care services
103.6
103.7
104.1
104.7
106.1
105.7
104.7
104.7
104.0
104.0
104.0
100.4
102.6
101.9
104.6
103.8
103.7
104.2
104.5
104.7
100.6
103.7
102.0
104.4
104.3
104.0
104.5
105.6
105.9
100.6
104.2
102.4
105.0
106.0
106.1
104.2
104.4
104.6
101.7
102.7
101.9
104.7
104.7
104.7
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy 2/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
See footnotes at end of table.
129
Table 25-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average:
Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by expenditure category
and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977*100, unle
i noted)
North Central
iA
Size class B
Size
Size class C
105.5
105.4
05.0
105.3
Food and beverages
\
Food
j
Food at home
j
Cereals and bakery products
;
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ... !
Dairy products
!
Fruits and vegetables
!
Other foods at home
]
Food away from home
|
:
Alcoholic beverages
107.9
108.1
108.8
106.1
114.4
106.1
109.3
104.7
106.5
104.9
106.8
106.8
107.4
104.6
113-0
105.2
108.5
103.6
105.4
106.9
07.9
08.2
08.9
05.9
15.8
04.2
10.6
03.8
106.4
04.2
108.6
108.8
109.2
105.3
118.2
105.1
107.2
103.8
107.6
105.7
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2/
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2/
Gas (piped) and electricity 2V
Household furnishings and operation ..
i
\
:
|
J
j
i
!
j
i
106.6
107.7
103.6
108.0
108.6
104.9
97.4
101.0
96.9
104.0
106.5
107.4
104.9
108.3
107.8
106.1
94.7
100.5
93.6
103.7
105.3
106.1
101.9
104.5
106.9
104.4
100.0
100.5
99.9
103-6
105.6
105.5
106.1
108.1
105.4
107.3
97.3
101.2
96.4
104.3
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
j
I
!
|
99.7
99.0
96.7
98.6
101.2
101.8
101.5
98.8
103.4
100.3
99.9
99.4
97.8
99.8
101.4
98.7
98.2
96.1
98.1
103.3
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
;
j
I
103.9
104.0
101.4
103.3
103.5
98.2
104.1
104.1
101.5
103.5
103.6
101.1
Medical care
I
104.4
105.3
104.5
106.4
Entertainment
•
103-2
102.1
103.4
104.8
Other goods and services
Personal care
j
i
102.5
102.3
104.5
105.4
102.5
101.9
103.2
103.0
All items
\
I
Commodity ;
j
|
Commodities
!
Food and beverages
j
Commodities less food and beverages .. ;
Nondurables less food and beverages
|
Durables
[
105.5
105.4
105.0
105.3
105.3
107.9
104.1
101.7
105.8
104.7
106.8
103.8
102.3
104.8
104.9
107.9
103.6
101.8
104.9
104.7
108.6
103-0
101.1
104.3
Services
Medical care services
105.7
104.6
106.4
105.6
105.2
104.6
106.3
107.2
104.6
105.5
105.5
99.3
104.1
101.9
105.0
106.0
105.8
104.5
105.3
105.3
97.5
103.9
102.5
104.6
106.6
106.5
104.6
105.0
105. 1
100.5
103.6
101.9
104.9
105.6
105.3
105.2
105.3
105.3
99.6
103-1
101.4
105.0
106.3
106.2
All items
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy 2/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
j
j
|
See footnotes at end of table.
130
Table 25-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers-1978 annual average:
Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by expenditure category
and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977*100, unless otherwise noted)
Size class B
Size class A
Size class C
Size class D
105.0
105.5
105.8
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
107.7
108.0
108.7
106.1
113.7
106.1
109.5
104.9
106.1
104.2
107.4
107.5
108.2
105.9
113-1
105.3
110.6
104.1
105.9
104.8
108.1
108.3
108.6
106.3
113.7
106.3
109.8
103.7
107.0
103.9
107.9
108.1
108.7
103-9
114.4
105.8
112.6
104.1
106.3
103.0
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Horaeownership
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2/
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2/
Gas (piped) and electricity 2/....
Household furnishings and operation ..
105.3
105.4
103.7
106.6
106.0
106.3
96.5
101.0
95.8
104.2
106.2
107.0
103.6
109.1
107.5
104.6
100.2
100.6
100.1
104.5
107.1
108.8
105.9
106.3
109.3
104.1
100.0
100.5
100.0
104.3
104.6
105.3
103.4
107.4
105.6
103.9
97.0
99.9
96.4
103.9
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
102.4
101.8
102.4
101.3
102.4
101.7
101.4
102.3
99.7
103.8
100.2
99.4
99.7
98.0
100.5
101.0
100.3
97.7
101.3
105.0
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
103.6
103.7
101.8
103.8
103.9
101.2
103.6
103.6
101.9
104.1
104.0
105.5
Medical care
103.6
105.7
Entertainment
102.3
104.9
Other goods and services
Personal care
103.0
102.4
103.1
103.7
103.3
103.9
103.9
102.7
All items
Commodity and service group
105.0
105.0
105.5
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages ..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
104.8
107.7
103.6
102.4
104.4
105.1
107.4
104.2
102.7
105.2
104.0
102.0
105.4
105.0
107.9
103.7
102.2
104.9
Services
Medical care services
105.1
103.5
106.0
105.9
106.6
104.7
105.1
107.5
104.8
105.0
104.9
98.9
103.6
102.5
105.1
105.5
105.3
104.9
105.5
105.6
100.5
104.2
102.8
105.1
106.3
106.1
104.6
105.8
105.9
100.6
104.0
102.1
105.1
106.7
106.9
105.0
104.9
105.3
98.9
103.7
102.3
105.0
105.3
104.7
All items
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy 2/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
•.
Services less rent
Services less medical care
131
Table 25-A. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Con8umers-1978 annual average:
Cross classification of region and population size class/ by expenditure category
and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977»100, unless otherwise noted)
Size olass A
Size class C
Size class D
Group
Expenditure category
105.1
105.4
105.0
104.3
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
107.5
107.8
108.3
107.1
113.7
103.2
109.6
104.3
106.8
104.3
108.0
108.3
108.5
106.9
114.0
104.5
109.9
104.5
107.5
104.8
108.2
108.4
109.3
106.7
114.4
104.5
113.3
105.3
106.6
105.5
107.6
107.8
109.3
106.9
116.6
104.6
110.5
104.5
105.3
104.6
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Hooeownership
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2/
Fueroil, coal, and bottled gas 2/
Gas (piped) and electricity 2J..7.
Household furnishings and operation ..
105.3
105.9
105.2
106.7
106.1
101.8
105.4
106.1
104.7
107.2
106.5
102.7
100.7
101.1
100.6
104.0
105.0
105.7
103.7
109.6
106.0
101.7
100.8
NA
103.3
103.2
100.6
104.0
103.6
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
100.9
100.6
99.5
99.2
101.7
101.5
102.7
98.6
100.5
101.6
102.3
102.2
100.9
102.7
104.3
92.9
102.2
101.5
105.1
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
104.2
104.3
100.9
104.9
105.2
100.5
104.7
104.9
101.1
103.4
103.5
102.9
Medical care
105.7
Entertainment
102.2
103.8
Other goods and servioes
Personal care
104.5
105.9
103.2
103.7
All items
99.9
100.7
99.9
104.1
99.3
98.9
105.3
104.4
103.4
95.6
99.7
94.4
106.2
106.9
103.2
104.1
103.8
104.8
Commodity and servioe group
All items
105.1
105.4
105.0
104.3
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages ..
Nondurables' less food and beverages
Durables
105.1
107.5
104.0
103.2
104.5
105.3
108.0
104.2
103.5
104.6
105.2
108.2
104.0
102.8
104.7
104.6
107.6
103.3
103.5
103.1
Servioes
Medical care services
105.2
105.9
105.5
104.1
104.7
104.9
104.0
106.4
104.6
105.1
105.1
100.0
104.0
103.2
105.5
105.2
105.1
105.0
105.4
105.5
100.4
104.2
103.6
105.9
105.6
105.7
104.6
105.0
105.0
100.6
104.0
103.0
105.6
104.9
104.7
104.8
104.2
104.3
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy 2/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical oare
1/
1/
See Table 13, footnote 3.
Indexes on a June 1978s100 base; formerly on a December 1977*100 base.
132
98.2
103.3
103.6
105.6
105.0
103.7
Table 26-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical
Workers-1978 annual average: Region,1 by expenditure category and
commodity and service group
(December 1977*100,
toted)
North Central
Expenditure category
105.3
105.1
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
106.9
107.1
107.9
105.5
112.9
104.0
110.0
106.5
106.2
101.2
104.5
104.7
104.1
107.9
108.1
108.9
106.6
114.8
106.0
109.7
107.6
108.8
101.4
105.1
106.4
104.9
107.6
107.8
108.3
105.6
113.5
105.7
110.1
108.2
106.6
101.8
104.4
106.4
104.4
107.6
107.8
108.5
107.2
113.7
104.1
110.4
107.6
106.8
102.7
105.5
106.4
104.4
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Horaeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance ..
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair
commodities
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2/
Fuel~oil, coal, and bottled gas 2/
Gas (piped) and electricity 2/..7.
Other utilities and public services
Household furnishings and operation ..
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
104.1
104.6
103.3
109.2
104.9
104.5
105.9
103.4
103.4
106.0
107.0
103.8
107.8
107.7
106.6
109.9
105.5
106.5
105.9
106.8
104.1
107.2
107.5
106.2
109.5
106.2
107.2
105.1
105.7
104.3
106.1
106.1
104.6
107.7
104.8
105.9
103.6
103.6
100.3
101.3
99.7
101.8
103.1
102.2
103.3
105.5
103.5
105.2
97.4
100.9
96.8
101.6
103.4
102.3
104.5
105.9
103.2
104.9
98.3
100.5
98.0
101.8
103.9
102.8
103.4
107.1
103.0
102.3
99.8
100.7
99.6
100.4
103.9
102.9
104.2
106.5
Apparel and upkeep ...
Apparel commodities
100.3
99.6
99.5
97.8
99.9
102.5
102.8
105.4
100.8
100.3
98.7
100.5
99.4
101.5
103.5
104.5
101.4
100.6
101.8
99.2
99.0
101.8
101.0
106.8
101.4
101.1
99.0
99.7
100.2
103.6
106.8
103.9
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline 2/
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation ..
Other private transportation
commodities
Other private transportation
services
Public transportation
103.5
103.8
102.6
109.3
101.4
105.0
102.0
103.8
103.9
102.2
109.2
101.5
105.0
101.7
104.0
104.0
101.2
109.3
101.3
104.9
102.3
104.6
104.8
102.1
109.3
101.0
105.5
102.5
104.5
103.9
103.3
103.6
101.5
100.9
101.2
101.2
102.0
102.6
102.3
101.2
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services
Professional services
Other medical care services
104.1
103.2
104.3
103.8
105.0
104.9
104.0
105.1
104.6
105.6
105.3
105.3
105.3
104.6
105.8
105.0
105.1
104.9
104.5
105.6
Entertainment
,
Entertainment commodities .
Entertainment services
102.6
101.4
104.5
103.8
102.7
105.4
103.6
103.3
104.1
102.3
102.0
103-0
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care
Personal and educational expenses ,
102.3
102.0
102.4
102.9
103.0
102.7
103.0
103.7
103.6
102.5
104.2
104.2
103.2
103.1
103.4
102.9
104.2
ind boys' apparel
Women and g i r l s ' apparel . . . .
Infant; ' and toddlers' apparel
Apparel
ipparel commodities
lervices
Commodity and service group
104.2
105.4
105.3
105.1
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages ..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages,
and apparel
Durables
104.4
106.9
103.0
101.7
99.6
105.2
107.9
103.9
102.3
100.3
105.0
107.6
103.9
102.4
100.6
105.0
107.6
103.9
103.2
101.1
102.5
104.3
103.0
105.0
103.1
105.0
104.1
104.4
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
103.9
103.3
104.8
102.1
104.3
103.7
105.8
103.8
107.8
102.2
105.1
104.5
105.8
104,1
107.5
102.9
105.3
104.8
105.1
104.3
106.3
103.1
104.9
103-6
103.4
104.2
104.1
104.2
103.0
101.8
102.6
104.5
104.0
103.9
100.7
104.3
103.4
103.1
102.8
103.8
104.7
104.8
104.9
105.4
103-9
102.4
103.2
105.3
106.0
105.8
99.4
105.5
104.7
104.1
102.8
105.5
104.8
104.8
104.9
105.3
103.9
102.5
103.2
105.1
106.1
105.9
99.9
105.4
104.8
104.1
102.4
105.6
104.5
104.8
104.5
105.1
103.9
103.3
104.1
105.5
105.3
105.1
100.1
105.1
104.5
103.8
105.1
105.2
Special indexes :
All items less food
All items less shelter
All items less mortgage interest costs
All items less medical care
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
Energy 2/
All items less energy
All items less food and energy
Commodities less food and energy ..
Energy commodities
Services less energy
,
U
2/
See Table 18, footnote 3.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
133
Table 27-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers-1978
annual average: Population size class,1 by expenditure category and commodity and
service group
Expenditure category
10U.4
105.1
105.4
105.3
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Sugar and sweets
Fats and oils
Nonalcoholic beverages
Other prepared foods
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
107.2
107.4
108.1
105.8
113.0
104.7
109.7
106.8
106.9
100.8
105.4
105.6
104.2
107.3
107.5
108.5
106.5
113-5
105.4
110.2
108.0
106.8
102.7
104.5
105.1
103-9
107.6
107.7
108.3
106.3
113.5
104.9
110.9
107.7
107.5
101.-7
104.7
106.3
104.8
107.7
107.9
108.4
105.7
114.4
104.9
110.3
107.9
106.3
101.3
103.9
106.4
105.0
108. 1
108. 3
108. 9
106. 4
115. 2
105. 5
109.0
106.7
108. 8
102. 5
105 8
106 7
104. 8
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Home purchase
Financing, taxes, and insurance ..
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance and repair services
Maintenance and repair
commodities
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2/
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2/
Gas (piped) and electricity 2/
Other utilities and public services
Household furnishings and operation ..
Housefurnishings
Housekeeping supplies
Housekeeping services
104.3
104.8
103.6
109.9
105.0
104.0
106.7
103.7
104.2
105.9
106.8
103.7
107.2
107.7
106.4
109.1
107.1
108.4
105.7
106.5
104.0
107.6
107.0
106.0
109.1
104.8
105.3
105.8
107.2
104.5
106.8
107.8
107.0
109.7
105.4
106.3
104
105
103
107
105
104
107
103
103
8
1
5
4
4
5
104.1
104.5
99.1
101.1
98.7
100.8
104.2
103-4
103.5
107.0
103.6
104.0
99.0
101.1
98.5
101.6
104.2
103.3
104.5
106.9
103.6
103.6
100.1
101.1
99.9
102.0
102.9
101.9
103.5
105.8
103
104
97
100
97
103
103
103
104
105
8
7
8
8
0
3
8
0
1
6
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys• apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Infants' and toddlers' apparel
Footwear
Other apparel commodities
Apparel services
101.0
100.5
98.4
99.5
100.1
103.0
107.5
104.3
100.4
99.8
100.2
98.2
100.9
101.8
101.5
105.3
101.3
100.7
100.8
99.2
97.4
102.2
103.9
106.0
100.8
100.2
100.5
99.8
99.0
101.4
99.5
106.9
100 9
100 5
99.7
99 .9
100.6
102.7
102 .2
104 .8
Transportation
Private transportation
New cars
Used cars
Gasoline 2/
Maintenance and repair
Other private transportation ...
Other private transportation
commodities
Other private transportation
services
Public transportation
103.5
103.7
102.2
109.3
101.2
105.7
101.6
103.5
103.6
101.7
109.2
101.4
104.7
100.7
104.4
104.6
102.5
109.3
101.2
104.4
103.4
104.4
104.5
102.0
109.3
101.3
106.1
103.0
104 .0
104 .0
101 .6
109.2
101 .5
104 .1
102 .3
105.0
103.1
103.4
104.6
102.5
101.0
101.3
100.2
100.8
103.4
100.3
102.6
101.9
102.2
103 .4
Medical care
Medical care commodities
Medical care services ...
Professional services .
103.7
103-8
103.7
103.1
104.5
104.8
104.2
104.9
104.9
105.0
104.9
105.6
104.8
104.0
105.6
105.4
104.0
105.8
105.5
106.1
106 .1
104.3
106 .5
105.5
107.3
102.0
100.8
103.7
103.5
104.0
102.7
103.9
102.4
106.9
102.2
101.9
102.7
105 . i
103
108 .6
102.4
102.2
102.5
102.7
103.3
102.5
103.9
103.4
103.4
102.9
103.6
103.9
102.6
102.1
102.7
103.5
103 .6
103 .0
103.9
104.1
104.4
105.1
105.4
105.3
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages ..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Apparel commodities
Nondurables less food, beverages,
and apparel
Durables
104.4
107.2
102.9
102.1
100.5
105.0
107.3
104.0
102.3
99.8
105.2
107.6
104.1
102.6
100.7
105.1
107.7
103.9
102.3
100.2
103.5
102.4
100.5
102.7
103.6
103.3
105.3
103.4
105.1
103.0
105.1
103.1
104.4
Services
Rent, residential
Household services less rent
Transportation services
Medical care services
Other services
104.3
103.6
105.8
102.0
103-7
103.5
105.3
103.7
107.5
101.5
104.9
104.0
105.6
104.0
107.0
103*. 4
104.8
105.3
105.7
104.5
107.0
103.5
105.8
103.6
105.3
103.5
106.1
102.9
106.5
105.6
103.6
104.2
104.1
104.4
102.9
102.2
102.8
104.8
104.4
104.3
99.6
104.3
103.5
102.9
103.3
104.0
104.6
104.5
104.7
105.2
104.0
102.4
103.4
104.9
105.6
105.3
100.1
105.2
104.6
104.1
103.1
105.1
104.8
104.9
104.9
105.4
104.1
102.7
103.5
105.2
105.8
105.7
99.9
105.5
104.9
104.2
103.0
105.6
104.7
104.7
104.9
105.3
103.9
102.4
103.2
105.1
105.8
105.7
100.7
105.4
104.8
104.0
103.3
105.7
104.3
105.1
104.9
105.0
103.6
102.5
103.2
105.4
105.5
105.1
99.5
105.2
104.4
103.8
102.2
105.1
intertainment
Entertainment commodities
Entertainment services ...
Other goods and services
Tobacco products
Personal care
Personal and educational expem
102.3
104.4
98.1
101 2
97.3
100.6
102.7
101.3
103.7
105.7
!
!
«
!
j
|
j
|
l
3
0
Commodity and service group
Special indexes :
All items less food
All items less shelter
All items less mortgage interest costs ,
All items less medical care
,
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables less food and apparel
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
Energy 2/
All items less energy
All items less food and energy
Commodities less food and energy ..
Energy commodities
Services less energy
U
£/
See Table 18, footnote 3.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
134
Table 28-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers-1978
annual average: Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by expenditure
category and commodity and service group
(December 1977*100, unless otherwise noted)
Size class A
Expenditure category
103.8
104.5
105.6
104.7
106.8
107.0
107.9
105.3
112.8
101.0
109.7
103.2
101.6
103.7
106.6
106.7
107.9
105.0
112.1
103.9
112.1
103.7
103.3
104.1
107.1
107.1
107.9
106.6
113.6
104.2
109.1
102.9
106.2
106.6
107.9
108.2
108.9
107.2
114.2
104.0
109.7
105.4
106.0
103.1
Housing
Shelter
,
Rent, residential .
Other rental costs
Horaeownei •ship ,
Fuel and ol ,her utilities
Fuels 2/
1, coal, and bottled gas 2/
ped) and electricity 2/
rnishings and operation ..
Household
103.1
103.1
102.9
110.2
103.1
101.1
99.9
101.2
99.3
102.8
104.3
105.2
102.8
105.9
105.9
101.7
100.6
101.1
100.1
103.8
106.7
109.0
106.1
108.7
109.5
103.3
100.5
101.6
99.9
102.8
104.6
105.3
104.9
105.9
105.4
103.6
102.2
101.5
102.8
103.9
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel ...
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
100.1
99.5
99.4
96.8
100.3
99.6
97.6
99.7
99.4
98.9
100.7
95.5
103.2
101.7
101.3
100.5
101.6
101.1
100.5
102.9
103.2
100.8
104.8
101.9
100.6
104.6
101.7
102.2
103.4
103-5
101.4
Medical care
103.5
105.2
Entertainment
102.9
100.9
Other goods and ser<
Personal care
102.1
102.2
103.1
101.1
101.9
101.4
102.6
102.8
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products ...
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
Dairy products
Other foods at home
Food away from home ..
Alcoholic beverages
Transportation
Public transportatioi
102.0
Commodity and service group
103.8
104.5
105.6
104.7
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages .
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
,
104.2
106.8
102.5
101.5
103.5
104.8
106.6
103.8
101.7
105.6
105.3
107.4
104.2
102.1
106.1
104.7
107.9
102,8
102.2
103.5
Services
Medical care services
103.3
103.6
104.1
105.5
106.4
106.8
101.6
101.5
104.0
103.8
103.8
100.6
102.5
101.7
104.1
103.4
103.3
101.3
101.5
101.8
100.7
103.8
101.9
101.3
101.3
101.0
104.6
105.6
105.9
100.7
104.3
102.3
104.8
106.3
106.3
101.5
104.7
104.8
101.8
102.9
102.3
105.2
104.6
101.6
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care ,
All items less energy
,
Energy 2/
Commodities less food
,
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
,
Services less rent
Services less medical care .,
135
Table 28-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers-1978
annual average: Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by expenditure
category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977*100, unless otherwise noted)
North Central
.ass BB
Size class
Size class A
Size class C
Size class D
Expenditure category
105.1
105.9
105.0
105.5
Food and beverages
Food
Food at hone
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
107.6
107.8
108.7
106.5
111.0
106.8
110.0
101.0
105.8
101.6
108.4
108.6
108.8
107.8
111.1
106.0
109.0
101.6
108.0
105.6
108.0
108.3
109.1
105.5
115.9
101.2
111.7
103.7
105.9
104.0
108.8
108.2
109.2
107.2
116.7
105.9
106.8
101.9
107.7
106.5
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2/
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2/
Gas (piped) and electricity £/....
Household furnishings and operation ..
106.1
107.7
103.5
108.7
108.6
101.9
106.6
107.1
101.9
108.1
107.8
106.1
101.9
106.0
101.9
105.0
106.7
103.6
105.5
105.6
106.1
108.1
105.1
107.5
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
101.1
100.7
All items
97.1
91.8
99.8
97.2
101.2
100.1
100.1
96.9
103.1
93-7
101.0
99.6
102.5
101.2
96.1
103-9
99.3
98.7
96.1
98.7
102.1
100.8
100.1
101.1
100.8
101.6
101.3
100.8
102.0
100.7
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
103.5
103.6
101.7
103.6
103.8
97.2
101.6
101.7
101.6
103.7
103.8
101.2
Medical care
101.4
101.9
105.1
106.1
Entertainment
102.7
108.0
102.1
105.3
Other goods and services
Personal care
103.0
103.3
101.0
103.9
102.3
101.7
102.9
102.8
99.2
98.6
99.6
101.8
Commodity and service group
105.1
105.9
105.0
105.5
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages ..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
105.3
107.6
101.1
102.3
105.1
105.1
108.1
101.1
103.0
101.9
101.9
108.0
103.5
101.7
101.7
105.0
108.7
103.1
101.9
101.3
Services
Medical care services
105.6
101.5
106.6
101.8
105.2
105.9
106.2
106.5
101.5
105.1
105.5
105.3
105.9
105.9
101.6
101.9
105.0
100.5
103.5
101.8
105.0
105.5
105.0
105.1
105.1
105.1
All items
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy 2/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
99.1
97.8
101.1
102.5
105.2
105.9
105.7
101.1
103.1
105.8
107.0
107.0
See footnotes at end of table.
136
99.7
103.1
102.2
105.5
106.3
106.2
Table 28-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers-1978
annual average: Cross classification of region and population size class/ by expenditure
category and commodity and service group—Continued
(December 1977 «100, unless otherwise noted)
Size class C
Expenditure oategory
105.2
105.3
105.5
105.2
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholio beverages
107.7
107.9
108.6
106.0
113.4
106.1
110.0
104.J»
106.3
105.0
107.6
107.7
108.1
106.3
113.0
104.9
111.2
103.7
106.9
104.3
107.3
107.4
107.8
105.1
113.5
105.6
108.6
103.1
106.0
104.1
107.9
108.1
108.7
104.7
114.7
106.4
111.0
104.2
106.1
103.3
Housing
Shelter
i
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Homeownership
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2/
Fuel~oil, coal, and bottled gas 21 j
Gas (piped) and electricity 2/.... i
Household furnishings and operation ..
l
Apparel and upkeep
j
Apparel commodities
I
Men's and boys' apparel
j
Women's and girls' apparel
j
Footwear
j
105.8
106.2
103.8
106.9
107.2
106.5
96.2
101.1
95.5
104.0
106.0
106.8
103.6
108.5
107.4
104.9
100.3
100.4
100.3
104.2
106.6
108.4
105.9
105.8
108.9
10U.4
104.6
105.4
103.4
108.1
105.7
103.1
99.8
100.5
99.8
103.4
97.0
99.8
96.5
103.7
101.4
100.8
101.2
100.4
101.3
100.8
100.0
102.9
103.4
101.9
101.2
102.7
100.8
100.4
101.4
100.8
100.2
100.9
102.2
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
\
j
]
103.6
103.7
102.0
104.1
104.2
101.3
103.9
103.9
102.1
104.6
104.5
106.8
104.5
105.4
104.9
Entertainment
i
104.1
103,4
101.9
105.8
Other goods and services
Personal care
j
{
103.4
104.0
103.4
104.2
103.1
103.8
101.8
105.5
]
105.2
105.3
105.5
105.2
Commodities
!
Food and beverages
I
Commodities less food and beverages .. !
Nondurables less food and beverages j
Durables
104.9
107.7
103.5
102.4
104.4
105.0
107.6
103.9
102.3
105.1
105.1
107.3
104.0
102.5
105.2
105.2
107.9
104.0
102.4
105.2
Services
Medical care services
105.8
104.4
105.8
105.2
106.2
104.8
105.2
107.2
104.9
105.3
105.2
98.9
103.5
102.5
105.1
106.2
105.9
104.8
105.4
105.4
100.6
104.0
102.4
105.0
106.2
105.9
104.6
105.5
105.6
100.8
104.0
102.6
105.0
106.2
106.4
105.1
105.1
105.5
All items
Medical care
95.8
Commodity and service group
All items
Special indexes:
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy 2/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Servioes less medical care
j
j
See footnotes at end of table.
137
99.0
104.0
102.4
105.2
105.4
104.9
Table 28-A. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers-1978
annual average: Cross classification of region and population size class,1 by expenditure
category and commodity and service group-Continued
(December 1977M00, unless otherwise noted)
Size class A
I
Size class B
I
Size class C
I
Size cclass D
Expenditure category
10H.9
105.5
105.3
104.4
Food and beverages
Food
Food at home
Cereals and bakery products
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs ...
Dairy products
Fruits and vegetables
Other foods at home
Food away from home
Alcoholic beverages
107.2
107.5
108.2
107.5
112.9
103.3
110.1
104.7
105.9
103.5
107.9
108.0
108.7
106.7
114.8
104.9
110.1
104.2
106.6
105.4
108.8
109.0
109.3
106.0
114.3
105.6
113.5
105.0
108.3
106.1
107.3
107.5
108.4
108.2
114.2
104.0
107.6
105.2
106.1
104.7
Housing
Shelter
Rent, residential
Other rental costs
Horaeownership
Fuel and other utilities
Fuels 2/
Fuel oil, coal, and bottled gas 2/
Gas (piped) and electricity 2/....
Household furnishings and operation ..
105.1
105.8
105.2
106.7
105.9
101.8
99.9
100.7
99.9
103.6
105.6
106.2
104.7
107.2
106.6
102.8
100.9
101.2
100.9
105.0
104.9
105.9
103.7
109.8
106.3
101.7
100.8
NA
100.7
102.7
103.5
103.5
98.9
106.3
104.8
103.4
95.6
99.8
94.6
103.9
Apparel and upkeep
Apparel commodities
Men's and boys' apparel
Women's and girls' apparel
Footwear
100.9
100.5
96.9
98.8
104.6
102.4
102.1
101.5
101.9
102.3
100.7
100.6
102.0
97.1
103.0
102.0
102.0
99.4
103.7
102.8
Transportation
Private transportation
Public transportation
104.3
104.4
101.2
105.4
105.6
100.8
105.0
105.1
101.2
103.9
104.0
102.7
Medical care
105.0
Entertainment
101.2
103.8
Other goods and services
Personal care
103-5
104.1
102.4
101.9
103.2
103.9
103.2
103-1
All items
Commodity and service group
104.9
105.5
105.3
104.4
Commodities
Food and beverages
Commodities less food and beverages ..
Nondurables less food and beverages
Durables
104.7
107.2
103-6
102.9
104.1
105.5
107.9
104.5
103.7
105.0
105.5
108.8
104.1
103.1
104.7
104.8
107.3
103.6
103.5
103.7
Services
Medical care services
105.1
104.9
105.6
103.7
104.9
106.9
103-8
106.0
104.4
104.9
104.9
100.0
103.6
103.0
105.2
105.1
105.1
105.2
105.6
105.6
100.5
104.5
103.8
105.9
105.8
105.8
105.0
105.2
105.3
100.7
104.2
103.3
106.2
105.2
104.7
104.9
104.4
104.4
98.0
103.7
103.6
105.6
104.9
103.6
All items
Special indexes :
All items less shelter
All items less medical care
All items less energy
Energy 2!/
Commodities less food
Nondurables less food
Nondurables
Services less rent
Services less medical care
See Table 18, footnote 4.
Indexes on a June 1978=100 base; formerly on a December 1977=100 base.
138
Technical Notes
Brief Explanation of the CPI
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the
average change in prices over time in a fixed market basket
of goods and services. Effective with the January 1978
index, the Bureau of Labor Statistics began publishing CPI's
for two population groups: (1) a new CPI for All Urban
Consumers (CPI-U) which covers approximately 80 percent
of the total noninstitutional civilian population; and (2) a
revised CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers
(CPI-W) which represents about half the population covered
by the CPI-U. The CPI-U includes, in addition to wage
earners and clerical workers, groups which historically have
been excluded from CPI coverage, such as professional,
managerial, and technical workers, the self-employed, shortterm workers, the unemployed, and retirees and others not
in the labor force.
The CPI is based on prices of food, clothing, shelter, and
fuels, transportation fares, charges for doctors' and dentists'
services, drugs, and the other goods and services that people
buy for day-to-day living. Prices are collected in 85 urban
areas across the country from over 18,000 tenants, 18,000
housing units for property taxes, and about 24,000 establishments—grocery and department stores, hospitals, filling
stations, and other types of stores and service establishments. All taxes directly associated with the purchase and
use of items are included in the index. Prices of food, fuels,
and a few other items are obtained every month in all 85
locations. Prices of most other commodities and services are
collected every month in the five largest geographic areas
and every other month in other areas. Prices of most goods
and services are obtained by personal visits of the Bureau's
trained representatives. Mail questionnaires are used to obtain public utility rates, some fuel prices, and certain other
items.
In calculating the index, price changes for the various
items in each location are averaged together with weights
which represent their importance in the spending of the
appropriate population group. Local data are then combined to obtain a U.S. city average. Separate indexes are
also published for 28 local areas. Area indexes do not
measure differences in the level of prices among cities;
they only measure the average change in prices for each
area since the base period.
The index measures price changes from a designated
reference date—1967—which equals 100.0. An increase of 22 percent, for example, is shown as 122.0.
This change can also be expressed in dollars as follows:
The price of a base period "market basket" of goods
and services in the CPI has risen from $10 in 1967 to
$12.20.
For further details see the following: The Consumer
Price Index: Concepts and Content Over the Years, Report
517, revised edition (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May
1978); The Revision of the Consumer Price Index, by
W. John Layng, reprinted from the Statistical Reporter,
February 1978, No. 78-5 (U.S. Dept. of Commerce),
and Revisions in the Medical Care Service Component
of the Consumer Price Index, by Daniel H. Ginsburg,
Monthly Labor Review, August 1978.
A Note About Calculating
Index Changes
Movements of the indexes from one month to another
are usually expressed as percent changes rather than
changes in index points because index point changes are
affected by the level of the index in relation to its base
period while percent changes are not. The example in the
accompanying box illustrates the computation of index
point and percent changes.
Percent changes for 3-month and 6-month periods
are expressed as annual rates and are computed according to the standard formula for compound growth rates.
These data indicate what the percent change would be
if the current rate were maintained for a 12-month period.
Index Point Change
CPI
Less previous index
Equals index point change:
189.8
189.2
0.6
Percent Change
Index point difference
Divided by the previous index
Equals:
Results multiplied by one hundred
Equals percent change:
139
0.6
189.2
0.003
0.003x100
0.3
A Note on Seasonally Adjusted
and Unadjusted Data
Because price data are used for different purposes by
different groups, the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes
seasonally adjusted as well as unadjusted changes each
month.
For analyzing general price trends in the economy,
seasonally adjusted changes are usually preferred since
they eliminate the effect of changes that normally occur
at the same time and in about the same magnitude every
year—such as price movements resulting from changing
climatic conditions, production cycles, model changeovers, holidays, and sales.
The unadjusted data are of primary interest to con-
sumers concerned about the prices they actually pay.
Unadjusted data are also used extensively for escalation
purposes. Many collective bargaining contract agreements
and pension plans, for example, tie compensation changes
to the Consumer Price Index unadjusted for seasonal
variation.
Seasonal factors used in computing the seasonally
adjusted indexes are derived by the X-ll Variant of the
Census Method II Seasonal Adjustment Program. The
updated seasonal data at the end of 1977 replaced data
from 1967 through 1977. Subsequent annual updates
will replace 5 years of seasonal data, e.g., data from 1974
through 1978 will be replaced at the end of 1978. The
seasonal movement of all items and 35 other aggregations
is derived by combining the seasonal movement of 45
selected components.
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