Median CPI
Detail for Computation of the Median CPI – December 2019
| Component | 1-Month Annualized Percent Change | Relative Importance (Normalized) | Cumulative Relative Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging Away From Home | -19.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Public Transportation | -16.3 | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Car and Truck Rental | -14.7 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Personal Care Products | -12.9 | 0.7 | 2.8 |
| Watches and Jewelry | -9.6 | 0.2 | 3.0 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Goods | -8.8 | 0.2 | 3.3 |
| Used Cars and Trucks | -8.7 | 2.3 | 5.6 |
| Leased Cars and Trucks | -8.1 | 0.6 | 6.2 |
| Cereals and Bakery Products | -4.9 | 1.0 | 7.2 |
| Nonalcoholic Beverages and Beverage Matls | -4.8 | 0.9 | 8.0 |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables | -4.8 | 1.0 | 9.0 |
| Household Furnishings and Operation | -4.1 | 4.2 | 13.3 |
| Energy Services | -3.6 | 3.4 | 16.6 |
| Other Food At Home | -3.5 | 1.8 | 18.4 |
| Men's and Boys' Apparel | -1.9 | 0.7 | 19.1 |
| Tenants' and Household Insurance | -1.5 | 0.4 | 19.5 |
| Footwear | -0.7 | 0.7 | 20.2 |
| Dairy and Related Products | 0.1 | 0.7 | 20.9 |
| Communication | 0.1 | 3.5 | 24.4 |
| Processed Fruits and Vegetables | 0.9 | 0.3 | 24.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts and Equipment | 1.2 | 0.4 | 25.1 |
| Education | 1.4 | 3.1 | 28.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair | 1.4 | 1.1 | 29.3 |
| Alcoholic Beverages | 1.5 | 1.0 | 30.2 |
| Northeast: Owners' Equivalent Rent of Residences | 1.6 | 5.1 | 35.4 |
| New Vehicles | 1.7 | 3.7 | 39.0 |
| Recreation | 1.8 | 5.7 | 44.7 |
| Water/Sewer/Trash Collection Services | 1.9 | 1.1 | 45.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Fees | 2.1 | 0.5 | 46.4 |
| Tobacco and Smoking Products | 2.1 | 0.7 | 47.0 |
| South: Owners' Equivalent Rent of Residences | 2.1 | 8.2 | 55.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Insurance | 2.6 | 2.4 | 57.6 |
| Rent of Primary Residence | 2.8 | 8.1 | 65.6 |
| Personal Care Services | 3.5 | 0.6 | 66.3 |
| Food Away From Home | 3.5 | 6.1 | 72.4 |
| West: Owners' Equivalent Rent of Residences | 3.9 | 6.7 | 79.1 |
| Midwest: Owners' Equivalent Rent of Residences | 4.1 | 4.3 | 83.5 |
| Medical Care Services | 4.3 | 7.2 | 90.7 |
| Infants' and Toddlers' Apparel | 5.0 | 0.1 | 90.8 |
| Misc Personal Services | 8.0 | 1.0 | 91.8 |
| Women's and Girls' Apparel | 16.5 | 1.1 | 92.9 |
| Meats, Poultry, Fish and Eggs | 16.7 | 1.6 | 94.5 |
| Medical Care Commodities | 19.3 | 1.7 | 96.2 |
| Fuel Oil and Other Fuels | 27.4 | 0.2 | 96.4 |
| Motor Fuel | 39.6 | 3.6 | 100.0 |
Note: the shaded blue row identifies the median inflation component.