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 Latest CPI Data

The most recent CPI figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics are shown below. November figures will be released on December 16.

Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton Area Bi-Monthly Index

(Oct 2008 compared to Oct 2007)

CPI-U: 3.4%
CPI-W: 3.6%

U.S. All City Average

(Oct 2008 compared to Oct 2007)

CPI-U: 3.7%
CPI-W: 3.8%

West B/C Cities Index

(Oct 2008 compared to Oct 2007)

CPI-U: 3.0%
CPI-W: 3.3%

Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton Area Semi-Annual Average

(First half of 2008 compared to first half of 2007)

CPI-U: 4.6%
CPI-W: 4.9%

Portland-Salem Area Semi-Annual Average

(First half of 2008 compared to first half of 2007)

CPI-U: 3.9%
CPI-W: 4.1%

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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