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Consumer Expenditure Survey Data Table for the Northeast Region and Metropolitan Areas (PDF)
Table 21. Selected northeastern metropolitan statistical areas: Average annual expenditures and characteristics, Consumer Expenditure Survey, 2006-2007
| Item |
All consumer units in the Northeast |
New York |
Philadelphia |
Boston |
Number of consumer units (in thousands) |
22,570 |
8,716 |
2,722 |
2,890 |
| Consumer unit characteristics |
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Income before taxes |
$67,060 |
$76,022 |
$65,637 |
$80,966 |
Age of reference person |
50.1 |
50.7 |
48.4 |
48.1 |
| Average number in consumer unit |
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Persons |
2.4 |
2.5 |
2.4 |
2.3 |
Children under 18 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
Persons 65 and over |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
Earners |
1.3 |
1.3 |
1.3 |
1.4 |
Vehicles |
1.6 |
1.3 |
1.5 |
1.7 |
| Home ownership |
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Percent homeowner |
65 |
58 |
70 |
62 |
| Average annual expenditures |
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Average annual expenditures |
$50,703 |
$56,683 |
$48,649 |
$55,189 |
Food |
6,320 |
7,023 |
5,600 |
6,700 |
Food at home |
3,529 |
3,822 |
3,028 |
3,893 |
Cereals and bakery products |
486 |
528 |
408 |
553 |
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs |
825 |
955 |
734 |
887 |
Dairy products |
390 |
396 |
343 |
423 |
Fruits and vegetables |
641 |
743 |
559 |
657 |
Other food at home |
1,187 |
1,199 |
984 |
1,374 |
Food away from home |
2,791 |
3,202 |
2,571 |
2,807 |
Alcoholic beverages |
513 |
533 |
451 |
565 |
Housing |
18,408 |
22,295 |
18,411 |
20,174 |
Shelter |
11,335 |
14,848 |
10,755 |
13,068 |
Owned dwellings |
7,452 |
9,327 |
7,410 |
8,822 |
Rented dwellings |
3,039 |
4,438 |
2,613 |
3,175 |
Other lodging |
843 |
1,084 |
732 |
1,071 |
Utilities, fuels, and public services |
3,707 |
3,879 |
3,981 |
3,850 |
Household operations |
971 |
1,171 |
1,054 |
1,036 |
Housekeeping supplies |
579 |
572 |
602 |
542 |
Household furnishings and equipment |
1,815 |
1,824 |
2,020 |
1,678 |
Apparel and services |
2,069 |
2,619 |
2,041 |
2,093 |
Transportation |
8,107 |
8,048 |
7,345 |
8,707 |
Vehicle purchases (net outlay) |
2,703 |
2,349 |
2,244 |
3,420 |
Gasoline and motor oil |
1,994 |
1,892 |
2,106 |
2,026 |
Other vehicle expenses |
2,722 |
2,721 |
2,447 |
2,642 |
Public transportation |
688 |
1,085 |
548 |
618 |
Healthcare |
2,618 |
2,674 |
2,175 |
2,809 |
Entertainment |
2,666 |
2,600 |
2,327 |
3,352 |
Personal care products and services |
583 |
685 |
602 |
546 |
Reading |
134 |
118 |
109 |
177 |
Education |
1,121 |
1,420 |
1,228 |
1,381 |
Tobacco products and smoking supplies |
346 |
221 |
406 |
350 |
Miscellaneous |
855 |
1,006 |
689 |
736 |
Cash contributions |
1,445 |
1,517 |
1,486 |
1,235 |
Personal insurance and pensions |
5,517 |
5,924 |
5,778 |
6,365 |
Life and other personal insurance |
338 |
338 |
289 |
254 |
Pensions and Social Security |
5,179 |
5,586 |
5,488 |
6,111 |
Additional Data Available
A more detailed listing of CE results can be obtained from the BLS Internet site http://www.bls.gov/cex/ in both text and PDF formats. For personal assistance or further information on the Consumer Expenditure Survey, as well as other Bureau programs, contact the Philadelphia Information Office at 215-597-3282.
Last Modified Date: December 23, 2008
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