Chart A. 2-month and 12-month percent changes ended May 2008 for the major categories of the CPI-U for the Washington-Baltimore area, not seasonally adjusted
| Major category |
2-month percent change |
12-month percent change |
All items |
1.1 |
5.0 |
Transportation |
6.3 |
9.0 |
Housing |
0.6 |
5.6 |
Food and beverages |
0.5 |
4.2 |
Recreation |
1.1 |
1.5 |
Medical care |
0.4 |
5.2 |
Other goods and services |
0.4 |
4.3 |
Education and communication |
0.1 |
2.7 |
Apparel |
-5.0 |
-3.4 |
Last Modified Date:
June 13, 2008
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