The CPI-W (Consumer Price Index-Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers) declined 0.3% in December to 222.166 (on a seasonally unadjusted basis). In the past year, the index has increased at a rate of 3.2%. Medical care costs rose at a rate of 3.6% in the last year (as measured by the CPI-W Medical Care Index).
Unadjusted Indexes |
This Month (December) |
Last Month (November) |
Inflation Rate (% Change from Last Year) |
CPI-W All Items Current Base (1982-1984=100) |
222.166 | 222.813 | 3.2% |
CPI-W Medical Care (1982-1984=100) |
407.909 | 407.128 | 3.6% |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index Release
Revised 1/19/2012
