What We're Showing
This graphic shows U.S. inflation by category, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Key Takeaways
- Overall U.S. inflation has increased 92% over the past 25 years.
- The cost of many essentials, like hospital services, childcare, medical care, housing, and even the cost of food, are rising at a faster rate than inflation overall.
- Meanwhile, the cost of technology (software, TVs, toys) is generally becoming cheaper on a relative basis.
