Chart A. 2-month and 12-month percent changes ended August 2008 for the major categories of the CPI-U for the Philadelphia area, not seasonally adjusted
Major category 2-month percent change 12-month percent change
All items 0.0 4.4

Housing

 0.5 2.9

Education and communication

 1.5 3.2

Food and beverages

 0.4 3.4

Other goods and services

 1.0 1.7

Medical care

 0.3 3.9

Transportation

 -2.0 12.7

Apparel

 -2.5 -1.5

Recreation

 -0.3 3.9

 

Last Modified Date: September 16, 2008