The CPI-W (Consumer Price Index-Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers) increased 0.4 percent in January to 212.568 (on a seasonally unadjusted basis). In the past year, the index has increased at a rate of 3.3%. Medical care costs continue to increase at a faster rate than prices overall (3.6% in the last year as measured by the CPI-W Medical Care Index).
|
Unadjusted Indexes |
This Month (January) |
Last Month (December) |
Inflation Rate (% Change from Last Year) |
| CPI-W All Items Current Base (1982-1984=100) |
212.568 |
211.703 |
3.3% |
| CPI-W Medical Care (1982-1984=100) |
383.443 |
380.302 |
3.6% |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index Release
Revised 2/24/2010
