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Consumer Expenditure Survey, 2006-2007
Item |
United States |
Boston |
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Expenditure |
Share |
Expenditure |
Share |
Consumer unit characteristics: |
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Average number in consumer unit: |
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Income before taxes |
$61,820 | $80,966 | ||
Age of reference person |
48.8 | 48.1 | ||
Persons |
2.5 | 2.3 | ||
Children under 18 |
0.6 | 0.6 | ||
Persons 65 and over |
0.3 | 0.3 | ||
Earners |
1.3 | 1.4 | ||
Vehicles |
1.9 | 1.7 | ||
Percent homeowners |
67 | 62 | ||
Average annual expenditures |
$49,279 | 100.0 | $55,189 | 100.0 |
Food |
6,122 | 12.4 | 6,700 | 12.1 |
Food at home |
3,441 | 3,893 | ||
Cereals and bakery products |
453 | 553 | ||
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs |
787 | 887 | ||
Dairy products |
378 | 423 | ||
Fruits and vegetables |
596 | 657 | ||
Other food at home |
1,227 | 1,374 | ||
Food away from home |
2,681 | 2,807 | ||
Alcoholic beverages |
477 | 1.0 | 565 | 1.0 |
Housing |
16,684 | 33.9 | 20,174 | 36.6 * |
Shelter |
9,849 | 13,068 | ||
Owned dwellings |
6,624 | 8,822 | ||
Rented dwellings |
2,596 | 3,175 | ||
Other lodging |
629 | 1,071 | ||
Utilities, fuels, and public services |
3,437 | 3,850 | ||
Household operations |
966 | 1,036 | ||
Housekeeping supplies |
639 | 542 | ||
Household furnishings and equipment |
1,793 | 1,678 | ||
Apparel and services |
1,893 | 3.8 | 2,093 | 3.8 |
Transportation |
8,737 | 17.7 | 8,707 | 15.8 * |
Vehicle purchases (net outlay) |
3,332 | 3,420 | ||
Gasoline and motor oil |
2,306 | 2,026 | ||
Other vehicle expenses |
2,577 | 2,642 | ||
Public transportation |
521 | 618 | ||
Healthcare |
2,810 | 5.7 | 2,809 | 5.1 * |
Entertainment |
2,637 | 5.4 | 3,352 | 6.1 |
Personal care products and services |
586 | 1.2 | 546 | 1.0 * |
Reading |
117 | 0.2 | 177 | 0.3 * |
Education |
917 | 1.9 | 1,381 | 2.5 * |
Tobacco products and smoking supplies |
325 | 0.7 | 350 | 0.6 |
Miscellaneous |
827 | 1.7 | 736 | 1.3 |
Cash contributions |
1,845 | 3.7 | 1,235 | 2.2 * |
Personal insurance and pensions |
5,303 | 10.8 | 6,365 | 11.5 * |
Life and other personal insurance |
316 | 254 | ||
Pensions and Social Security |
4,987 | 6,111 | ||
| * The percent share at the Boston metropolitan level is statistically different from the percent share at the National level. | ||||
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NOTE: Percent shares of expenditures may not add to 100 due to rounding. |
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Last Modified Date: January 12, 2008
