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Consumer Expenditure Survey Data Table for the West Region and Metropolitan Areas (PDF)
Table 24. Selected western metropolitan statistical areas: Average annual expenditures and characteristics, Consumer Expenditure Survey, 2006-2007
| Item |
All consumer units in the West |
Los Angeles |
San Francisco |
San Diego |
Seattle |
Phoenix |
Number of consumer units (in thousands) |
26,800 |
5,049 |
2,956 |
1,009 |
1,954 |
1,556 |
| Consumer unit characteristics |
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Income before taxes |
$67,953 |
$76,384 |
$86,112 |
$73,604 |
$67,923 |
$68,070 |
Age of reference person |
47.7 |
47.7 |
48.9 |
46.9 |
48.5 |
45.0 |
| Average number in consumer unit |
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|
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Persons |
2.6 |
2.8 |
2.4 |
2.6 |
2.3 |
2.7 |
Children under 18 |
0.7 |
0.8 |
0.5 |
0.7 |
0.5 |
0.8 |
Persons 65 and over |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
Earners |
1.4 |
1.5 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
1.4 |
1.5 |
Vehicles |
2.1 |
1.8 |
1.9 |
1.7 |
2.4 |
2.1 |
| Home ownership |
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|
|
|
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Percent homeowner |
63 |
56 |
58 |
52 |
67 |
64 |
| Average annual expenditures |
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Average annual expenditures |
$57,124 |
$60,932 |
$69,559 |
$54,648 |
$59,384 |
$57,657 |
Food |
6,981 |
7,785 |
8,369 |
5,312 |
6,486 |
7,156 |
Food at home |
3,918 |
4,257 |
4,375 |
2,819 |
3,615 |
4,045 |
Cereals and bakery products |
489 |
494 |
558 |
332 |
447 |
508 |
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs |
864 |
1,026 |
1,009 |
630 |
761 |
873 |
Dairy products |
425 |
416 |
466 |
286 |
390 |
445 |
Fruits and vegetables |
725 |
879 |
888 |
510 |
619 |
676 |
Other food at home |
1,414 |
1,442 |
1,454 |
1,061 |
1,398 |
1,542 |
Food away from home |
3,063 |
3,528 |
3,994 |
2,493 |
2,871 |
3,112 |
Alcoholic beverages |
576 |
543 |
888 |
520 |
570 |
645 |
Housing |
20,024 |
22,336 |
27,310 |
22,670 |
20,671 |
18,591 |
Shelter |
12,806 |
15,271 |
19,519 |
16,174 |
13,530 |
10,615 |
Owned dwellings |
8,244 |
9,260 |
12,526 |
9,278 |
9,213 |
6,736 |
Rented dwellings |
3,766 |
5,394 |
5,539 |
6,276 |
3,261 |
3,135 |
Other lodging |
796 |
616 |
1,454 |
620 |
1,056 |
744 |
Utilities, fuels, and public services |
3,166 |
3,125 |
3,199 |
2,837 |
3,322 |
3,628 |
Household operations |
1,148 |
1,321 |
1,808 |
1,637 |
860 |
1,075 |
Housekeeping supplies |
738 |
628 |
609 |
427 |
510 |
808 |
Household furnishings and equipment |
2,167 |
1,990 |
2,176 |
1,596 |
2,449 |
2,464 |
Apparel and services |
2,091 |
2,383 |
2,587 |
2,292 |
2,080 |
2,442 |
Transportation |
10,116 |
10,141 |
10,792 |
7,258 |
10,047 |
12,424 |
Vehicle purchases (net outlay) |
3,976 |
3,338 |
3,564 |
2,090 |
3,917 |
6,383 |
Gasoline and motor oil |
2,386 |
2,712 |
2,489 |
2,504 |
2,288 |
2,594 |
Other vehicle expenses |
2,992 |
3,364 |
3,502 |
1,962 |
2,747 |
2,846 |
Public transportation |
762 |
727 |
1,238 |
702 |
1,094 |
601 |
Healthcare |
2,857 |
2,324 |
3,224 |
2,613 |
3,127 |
3,058 |
Entertainment |
3,234 |
2,790 |
3,397 |
2,938 |
3,542 |
3,068 |
Personal care products and services |
665 |
776 |
827 |
691 |
663 |
708 |
Reading |
142 |
126 |
201 |
103 |
196 |
119 |
Education |
894 |
1,298 |
1,080 |
677 |
944 |
628 |
Tobacco products and smoking supplies |
256 |
199 |
148 |
95 |
309 |
349 |
Miscellaneous |
1,061 |
1,141 |
1,190 |
890 |
1,101 |
897 |
Cash contributions |
2,312 |
2,652 |
1,768 |
1,941 |
3,147 |
1,886 |
Personal insurance and pensions |
5,915 |
6,439 |
7,779 |
6,648 |
6,501 |
5,687 |
Life and other personal insurance |
283 |
254 |
352 |
307 |
395 |
300 |
Pensions and Social Security |
5,632 |
6,185 |
7,427 |
6,340 |
6,107 |
5,387 |
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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