Latest CPI Data

The most recent CPI figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics are shown below. July figures will be released on August 14, along with the semi-annual averages comparing the first half of 2008 with the first half of 2007.

Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton Area Bi-Monthly Index

(June 2008 compared to June 2007)
CPI-U: 5.8%
CPI-W: 6.2%

U.S. All City Average

(June 2008 compared to June 2007)
CPI-U: 5.0%
CPI-W: 5.6%

West B/C Cities Index

(June 2008 compared to June 2007)
CPI-U: 4.7%
CPI-W: 5.1%

Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton Area Semi-Annual Average

(Second half of 2007 compared to second half of 2006)
CPI-U: 3.8%
CPI-W: 3.8%

Portland-Salem Area Semi-Annual Average

(Second half of 2007 compared to second half of 2006)
CPI-U: 3.9%
CPI-W: 3.8%

CPI information, updated each month after the newest CPI figures are released, is available on AWC’s website. For a chart showing U.S., Seattle, and Portland area data, go to www.awcnet.org/documents/cpidata.pdf.

 
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