Metadata: Identification and Summary
Title
US Consumer Price Index
Alternative title
CPI
Program title
Prices and Living Conditions
Description
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. Indexes are available for the U.S. and various geographic areas. Average price data for select utility, automotive fuel, and food items are also available.
Source(s)
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Authorizer(s)
Bureau of Labor Statistics
General Survey Information
Additional information about restricted data file
Funder/Sponsor(s)
Bureau of Labor Statistics