CPI: U.S. City Average for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical ... · Wrist watches, men' s and women' s Footwear Men' s: Shoes, street, oxford - Shoes, work, high Women' s: Shoes, street

Table 8-A. Consumer Price Index—United States city average for urban wage earners and clerical workers,1972 annual average indexes for selected items and groups and percent changes from previous year

(1967= 100)

Item and groupOtherindexbases

Percent change from1971 to 1972

Housing

Rent, residentialHome owner ship 2

Mortgage interest ratesProperty taxesProperty insurance premiumsMaintenance and repairs

Maintenance and repair commoditiesExterior house paintInterior house paint

Maintenance and repair servicesRepainting living and dining roomsRe shingling house roofResiding houseReplacing sinkRepairing furnace

Fuel and utilities:Fuel oil and coal

Fuel oil, No. 2Gas and electricity

GasElectricity

Other utilities:Residential telephone servicesResidential water and sewerage services -

Household furnishings and operation4

Housefurnishings •Textiles

Curtains, tailoredBedspreadsDrapery fabricPillows, bedSlipcovers and throws, ready made

Furniture and beddingBedroom furniture, chest and dresserSofas, upholsteredCocktail tablesDining room chairsRe diners, upholsteredSofas, dual purpose

Dec. 71Mar. 70Dec. 71

Bedding, mattress and box springs •Aluminum folding charisCribs

Floor coveringsBroadloom carpeting, manmade fibers -Vinyl sheet goodsVinyl asbestos tile

Appliances (excluding radio and T. V.)Washing machines, electric, automatic •Vacuum cleaners, canister typeRefrigerators or refrigerator-freezers,

electricRanges, free standing, gas or electricClothes dryer, electricAir conditioners, demountableRoom heaters, electric, portableGarbage disposal units

Other housefurnishings:Dinnerware, fine china -Flatware, stainless steelTable lamps, with shadeLawn mowers, power, rotary typeElectric drills, hand-held

Housekeeping supplies:Laundry soaps and detergentsPaper napkinsToilet tissue

Housekeeping services:Domestic services, general housewBaby sitter servicesPostal charges

>rk

Laundry, flatwork, finished serviceLicensed day care services, preschool

childWashing machine repairs

See footnotes at end of table.

124.3128.8115.2133.7120.4131. 1119.9133.7119.0115.9114.5140.0148. 3144.8130.6140.6144.3115.0117.5116. 1114.7116.2113.2

107.5133.4118. 1114.3111. 6113.9110. 0107.8118.4107.6111.8119. 1103.6117. 5

(5)103.0

(5)116.4103.4115.8117.9106.3102.3114.7116.6109. 1109.4103.8

108. 1111. 0112.4110. 2108. 1110. 1

117. 8120.4121. 0116.4106.7

109.8126.7123.6

133.8130.0138. 1133.3

118.2135.3

129.2134.5119.2140. 1117.5145.7123.2140.7124. 1117.7117. 1147.9159.4155.5135.7146.4153.3120. 1118.5116.6120.5122.3118.9

113.5138.5121. 0116.2113.6115. 1112. 1110.5122.6107.2114.0121. 1105. 1120.4100.7104. 398.5

117. 1104.7124. 7118.6106.5101.5118.0118.0109.7110. 5103.8

108. 1110.9114.2110. 7108.7111.0

124. 1124.8123.8119.3106.5

111.2131. 1124.9

139. 1136.3146.6138.7

122.5140.7

3.94.43.54.8

-2.411. 12.85.24.31.62.35.67.57.43.94. 16.24.4

.9

.45. 15.25.0

5.63.82.51.71.81. 11.92.53.5- . 42.01.71.42.5

5

.61.37.7.6.2

- . 82.91.2.5

1.00

0- . 11.6.5.6

5 . 33. 72 . 32 . 5- . 2

1.33.51. 1

4 .04 .86.24. 1

3 .64 .0

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(1967= 100)



Apparel and upkeep6

Apparel commoditiesApparel commodities less footwearMen1 s and boys' —

Men' s:Topcoats, wool or all-weather coats,

polyester blends •Suits, year round weightSuits, tropical weightJackets, lightweight -Slacks, wool or wool blendsSlacks, cotton or manmade blends ——Trousers, work, cotton or polyester/

cottonShirts, work, cotton or polyester/

cottonShirts, business, polyester/cottonT-shirts, chiefly cotton -Socks, cotton or manmade fibersHandkerchiefs, cotton or polyester/

c o t t o n - - - • •Boys' :

Coats, all purpose, cotton or cottonblends

Sport coats, wool or wool blendsDungarees, cotton or cotton blends ————Under shorts, cotton

Women' s and girls'Women' s:

Coats, heavyweight, wool or wool blends —Carcoats, heavyweight, cottonSweaters, wool or acrylicSkirts, wool, wool blend or manmade

fibersSkirts, cotton or polyester/cotton —Blouses, cotton or manmade fibersDresses, street, chiefly manmade

fibersSlips, nylon •— , . ,. .Panties, acetate or nylon tricotGirdles, manmade blend ———.Brassieres, nylon laceHose or pany hose, nylon seamlessAnklets or knee-length socks,

various fibers —-•—Gloves, fabric, nylon or cottonHandbags, rayon faille or plasticRaincoats, vinyl, cotton or polyester

blend •Skirts, wool, wool blends or acrylic -Dresses, cotton, manmade fibers or

blendsSlacks, cotton or chiefly cotton —Slips, polyester blendsHandbags, plastic

Miscellaneous apparel:Diapers, cotton gauze or disposableYard goods, polyester blendsWrist watches, men' s and women' s

FootwearMen' s:

Shoes, street, oxford -Shoes, work, high

Women' s:Shoes, street -Shoes, evening, pumpShoes, casualHouseslippers, scuff -

Children' s:Shoes, oxfordSneakers, boys' , oxford typeDress shoes, girls' , strap or pump

Apparel services:Drycleaning, men1 s suits and women' s dressesAutomatic laundry serviceLaundry, men' s shirtsTailoring charges, hem adjustmentShoe repairs, women1 s heel lift

119.8120. 1119.9120.3

122.3129.0129.2112.5116.8132.3

113.0

113. 3112. 7119.0115.5

114.9

118.3122.0122.5119.5120. 1

122.9127.2120.8

131.7114.0121.9

127.6110. 7115.2116.2120.998.9

115.8109. 6132.4

116.5106.8

107.4131.3110.4129.0

112.0122. 1113.0121.5

119.6118. 7

123.4120. 2124. 1121.9

122.3118. &125. 8

116.6113.8119. 1128.5112.0

122.3122. 7122. 3121.9

125.8130.3134.0114.2115.7137.6

114.8

115.2112.6117.9115.8

116.4

118.3121. 1127.5120.4123. 0

130. 1131.4126.3

139.4117. 1123. 1

130. 1110.9117.7117.6122.496.2

114.8110.6143.7

116.3113.5

119.9137.5110.8125.7

115.0119.2115.6124.9

123.6122.9

126.3122. 2125. 6125.2

126.8123.5129.8

117. 7114.9122. 0133.2116.0

2. 12.22.01.3

2.91.03.71.5- . 94 .0

1 . 7- . 1- . 9

. 3

1.4- . 74. 1

5 . 93 .34 . 6

5.82. 71.0

2.0. 2

2.21. 21.2

- 2 . 7

- . 9.9

8.5

- .26.3

11.64. 7

.4-2.6

2 . 7- 2 . 4

2 . 32 . 8

3 .33 .5

2.41. 71.22. 7

3 .74 . 03 . 2

.91.02.43.73.6


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Item and groupOtherindexbases 1971


TransportationPrivate7

Automobiles, newAutomobiles, usedGasoline, regular and premiumMotor oil, premiumTires, new, tubelessAuto repairs and maintenance8 -Auto insurance ratesAuto registration -Parking fees, private and municipal-

PublicLocal transit faresTaxicab faresRailroad fares, coachAirplane fares, chiefly coach •Bus fares, intercity

Health and recreation9

Medical careDrugs and prescriptions

Over-the-counter items -Multiple vitamin concentrates •Aspirin compoundsLiquid tonicsCold tablets or capsulesAdhesive bandages, packages •Cough syrup

PrescriptionsAnti-infectivesSedatives and hypnoticsAtaracticsAnti- spasmodic sCough preparationsCardiovasculars and antihyertensivesAmalgesics, internalAnti-obesityHormones

Professional services:Physicians' fees

General physician, office visitsGeneral physician, house visitsObstetrical casesPediatric care, office visits •Psychiatrist, office visits —Herniorrhapy, adultTonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

Dentists' feesFilling, adult, amalgam, one surfaceExtraction, adultDentures, full upper

Other professional services:Examination, prescription, and

dispensing of eyeglassesRoutine laboratory tests, urinalysis

Hospital service chargesSemiprivate room rates -Operating room charges ., ——X-ray, diagnostic series, upper G.ILaboratory tests, urinalysisAnti-infective, tetracyline, HCLTranquilizer, chlordiazepoxide, HCL and

meprobateElectrocardiogramIntravenous solution, salinePhysical therapy, whirlpool bathOxygen, inhalation therapy

Personal careToilet goods

Toothpaste, standard dentifrice —Toilet soap, hard milledHand lotions, liquidShaving cream, aerosolFace powder, pressedDeodorants, aerosol — — -•Cleansing tissues

Jan. 72Jan. 72

Jan. 72Jan. 72Jan. 72Jan. 72Jan. 72

Home permanent wave kits -Personal care services

Men' s haircutsBeauty shop services

Women1 s haircut -Shampoo and wave set, plainPermanent waves, cold

118.6116.6112.0110.2106.3120.0116.3129.2141. 1123.2135.3137.7143.4126.5126.8126.9132.7

122. 2128.4105.4110.296.6

114. 1101. 3111.3122.6112.4101. 380.2

122.9101.7107. 1126.0111. 1107.8114.994.9

129.8131.4131.0129.0132.0124.8123.4125.2127.0128.0126.9124.9

120.3116. 1

(5)163. 1156. 1124. 9

ft8ft(5)

116.8113.8107.7114. 1119.5106.6123.5105.6123. 3110.9120.0122.6118.2119. 1121.4110.2

119.9117.5111.0110.5107. 6123.6115.9135. 1140.5127.4144.5143.4150. 1133.5124.5130.3140. 1

126. 1132.5105.6111.395.2

116.4101. 2113.8124.2113.4100.975.0

126.6103. 1107.9130.4111.8109.5117.493.2

133.8134.8136.7133.8136. 2129.2128. 2129.9132.3133.8132.3129.3

124.9120.4102. 0173.9168.6129. 1101.999.9

101.2102.7101.9101.7101.7119.8116.9109.8121.9125.6107.3131.6105.0124. 1110.0122.9125.3121.3122. 1125. 0112.5

1. 1.8

- .9. 3

1.23.0- .34.6- .43.46.84. 14. 75.5

-1.82.75.6

3.23.2.2

1.0-1.4

2.0-. 12.21.3.9

-.4-6.53.01.4.7

3.5.6

1.62.2

-1.8

3. 12.64.43.73.23.53.93.84.24.54.23.5

3.83.7(5)6,68.03.4

ft

ft2.62.71.96.85. 1

. 76.6- .6.6

- .82.42.22.62.53.02. 1


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(1967= 100)

Item and groupOtherindexbases 1971 1972

Percent change frorr1971 to 1972

Reading and recreation •Recreational goods

TV sets, portable and consoleTV replacement tubesRadios, portable and table modelTape recorders, portablePhonograph records, stereophonicMovie cameras, super 8, zoom lemFilm, 35mm, colorGolf balls, liquid center or solid coreBasketballs, rubber or vinyl coverFishing rods, fresh-water spincasting -Bowling ballsBicycles, boys'Tricycles -Dog food, canned or boxed

Recreational servicesIndoor movie admissions

Adult

Drive-in movie admissions, adultBowling fees, eveningGolf green feesTV repair, color picutre tube replacementFilm developing, color

Reading and education:Newspapers, street sale and deliveryMagazines, single copy and subscription •Piano lessons, beginner

Other goods and servicesTobacco products

Cigarettes, nonfilter tip, regular sizeCigarettes, filter tip, king sizeCigars, domestic, regular size

Alcoholic beveragesBeerWhiskey, spirit blended and straight

bourbon •Wine, dessert and table •Beer away from home

Financial and miscellaneous personal expenses:Funeral services, adult •Bank service charges, checking accountsLegal services, short form will

119.3106.6100. 1122.598.594.2

103.589.4

108.3104.5124. 1110. 1111.4112.6111.2109.0125.2137.6137.4138.0140. 1116.3127. 598.0

116.7

129.6125. 1121.0120.9126.4127.9128. 1107. 1116.9112.9

106.4122.3126.4

117.2110. 6135.5

122.8107.999.5

130.998.994.3

107. 388.4

108.2105. 1126. 1108.0113.8116.2113.9110.5128.3141.5140.4144.5145.9119.3130.598.3

117. 0

132.3131.4123.0125.5133.3134.8135.4110.8119. 6113.9

108.6127. 0130.9

121.2107.5148.6

2.91.2- . 66.9.4. 1

3.7-1 . 1

- . 1.6

1.6-1.92.23.22.41.42.52.82.24. 74. 12.62.4.3. 3

2. 15.01.73.85.55.45. 73.52.3

. 9

2. 13.83.6

3.4-2.89.7

expen

Also includes hotel and motel rates not shown separately.Also includes home purchase costs not shown separately.Also includes pine shelving, furance filters, packaged dry cement mix, and shrubbery not shown separately.Also includes Venetian blinds, nails, carpet sweepers, air deodorizers, steel wool, scouring pads, envelopes, reupholstering, and moving

Not available.Also includes men' s sport shirts, women1 s and girls' lightweight coats, women' s slacks, cocktail dresses, bathing suits, girls' shorts,

earrings and zippers not shown separately.Also includes recapped tires and drivers' license fees not shown separately.

8 Includes prices for water pump replacement, motor tune-up, automatic transmission repair exhaust system repair, front end alignment, andchassis lubrication.

9 Also includes outboard motors, nondurable toys, college tuition fees, paperback books, and college textbooks not shown separately.

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Table 8-A. Consumer Price Index-United States city average for urbc1973 annual average indexes for selected items and groups and percet it changes fr<

s andl prev

:lerical workers,



HousingShelter l

j ^ e n £

Homeowner ship 2

Mortgage interest ratesProperty taxesProperty insurance premiumsMaintenance and repairs

Maintenance and repair commodities3

Exterior house paintInterior house paint

Maintenance and repair servicesRepainting living and dining roomsReshingling house roofResiding houseReplacing sinkRepairing furnace

Fuel and utilitiesFuel oil and coal

Fuel oil, No. 2Gas and electricity

Gas ,Electricity

Other utilities:Residential telephone servicesResidential water and sewerage services

Household furnishings and operation 4

HousefurnishingsTextiles

She et sCurtains, tailoredBedspreadsDrapery fabricPillows, bedSlipcovers and throws, ready-made

Furniture and beddingBedroom furniture, chest and dresserSofas, upholsteredCocktail tablesDining room chairsRecliners, upholsteredSofas, dual purposeBedding, mattress and box springsAluminum folding chairsC rib s

Floor coveringsBroadloom carpeting, manmade fibersVinyl sheet goodsVinyl asbestos tile

Appliances (excluding radio and T. V.)Washing machines, electric, automaticVacuum cleanersRefrigerators or refrigerator-freezers,

Ranges, free standing, gas or electricClothes dryers, electricAir conditioners, demountableRoom heaters, electric, portableGarbage disposal units

Other housefurnishings:Dinnerware, fine chinaFlatware, stainless steelTable lamps, with shadeLawn mowers, power, rotary typeElectric drills, hand-held

Housekeeping supplies:Laundry soaps and detergentsPaper napkinsToilet tissue -

Housekeeping services:Domestic services, general houseworkBaby sitter servicesT ^ Q s t i c t 1 c } l c L r £ 6 S ——————————————————————————————————

Laundry, flatwork, finished serviceLicensed day care services, preschool childWashing machine repairs


Dec. 71Mar. 70Dec. 71

129. 2134.5119.2140. 1117. 5145.7123. 2140. 7124. 1117. 7117. 1147. 9159.4155.5135. 7146.4153. 3120. 1118.5116. 6120.5122. 3118.9

113. 5138.5121. 0116.2113. 6115. 1112. 1110. 5122. 6107.2114. 0121. 1105. 1120.4100.7104. 39 8 . 5

117. 1104. 7124. 7118.6106. 5101. 5118. 0118.0109. 7110. 5103.8

108. 1110.9114. 2110. 7108.7111. 0

124. 1124.8123.8119. 3106. 5

111.2131. 1124. 9

139. 1136. 3146. 6138. 7122.5140. 7

135. 0140. 7124. 3146.7123. 2152. 3124.4151. 0136. 2120.0120. 3157. 3170.4164.4144. 8155.2162.7126. 9136. 0134. 5126.4127. 9124.9

116. 5146. 1124. 9119.0116. 2118. 6114.9112.4128.5106.5116. 3125.3109.6123. 7104.4108. 899.8

119.9107. 6129.9124. 1108. 2102.8121. 5119.9109. 8111. 0104. 1

108. 3110. 3114.4110. 1108.7111.9

131. 0132.0128. 2121. 7106. 7

113.4138.6128.4

147.3142. 8146. 6148.9130.5148. 7

4. 54. 64.34. 74.94.51. 07. 39.82. 02.76.46.95. 76. 76.06. 15. 7

14.815.4

4.94.65. 0

2.65.53.22.42. 33.02. 51.74.8- . 72. 03.54. 32. 73. 74.31. 32.42.84. 24. 61.61. 33.01.6

. 1

. 5

. 3

. 2- . 5

. 2- . 50

5 . 65 .83 .62 . 0

. 2

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Table 8-A. Consumer Price Index-United States city average for urban wage earners and clerical workers,1973 annual average indexes for selected items and groups and percent changes from previous year—Continued

Item and group

Apparel commoditiesApparel commodities less footwear

\A ayii e o Y\ t~\ \\r^\ra^ _> _ « ———_xvx^xx & u i i u u y y 9 *"— *•

Men' s:Topcoats, wool or all-weather coats,

Suits, year round weightSuits, tropical weightJackets, lightweightSlacks, wool or wool blends

Shirts, work, cotton or polyester/cotton

Shirts, business, polyester/cottonT-shirts, chiefly cottonSocks, cotton or manmade fibersHandkerchiefs, cotton or polyester/

cottonBoys' :

Coats, all purpose, cotton or cottonblends

Sport coats, wool or wool blendsDungarees, cotton or cotton blends

Women' s and girls'Women1 s:

Coats, heavyweight, wool or wool blendsCarcoats, heavyweight, cottonSweater, wool or acrylicSkirts, wool, wool blend or manmade

fibersSkirts, cotton or polyester/cottonBlouses, cotton or manmade fibersDresses, street, chiefly manmade fiber

Panties, acetate or nylon tricotGirdles, manmade blendBrassieres, nylon laceHose or panty hose, seamlessAnklets or knee-length socks,

various fibersm n V P ft •faV\T*"if* n v i n T i fw r A f t n nVJLUVCO) IClUl XL.} IJ.yi.Uil *J X L U l t U I l —«•——-•———»—•.•_-.Handbags, rayon faille or plastic

Girls' :Raincoats, vinyl, cotton or polyester

blendsSkirts, wool, wool blends or acrylicDresses, cotton, manmade fibers or

blends — —Slacks, cotton or chiefly cottonSlips, polyester blendsHandbags plastic

Men1 s:Shoes street ——- ———.- _....£>Tir»<*^ w n f l c lri o\> — — ~ —— ——.—..—.—

Women's:

Children' s:Shoes, oxfordSneakers, boys' , oxford typeDress shoes, girls' , strap or pump

Miscellaneous apparel:Diapers, cotton gauze or disposableYard goods, polyester blendWrist watches, men1 s and women' s

Apparel services:Drycleaning, men' s suits and women' s dressesAutomatic laundry serviceLaundry, men' s shirtsTailoring charges hem adjustment — - • -—.—.—-Shoe repairs, women' s heel lift

Otherindexbases 1972

122.3122.7122.3121. 9

125.8130. 3134.0114.2115.7137.6

114. 8

115.2112.6117.9115.8

116.4

119.9121. 1127.5120. 4123.0

130. 1131.4126.3

139.4117. 1123. 1130. 1110.9117.7117. 6122.496.2

114.8110.6143.7

116. 3113! 5

119.9137.5110.8125.7124.9

123. 6122.9

126.3122.2125.6125.2

126.8123.5129.8

115.0119.2115.6

117.7114.9122.0133.2116.0

Indexes

1973

126.8127. 1126.5126.4

132.2133. 1143.8118.2116. 1140.3

120. 2

120.9113.9122.0117.. 3

120.7

123. 612l! 7137.0123.6127.3

137.0139.8130. 1

145 0124! 3126.2135.8111.2120.0118. 7124.694. 0

114. 1112.3151.6

117.0121.0

122.9141.9109.6129. 6130.2

132.6135.9

129.4124.5130. 2128.7

132.7125.9133.6

118.9125.2119. 7

122.0117.7129.0138.9122. 1


3. 73 . 63 . 43 . 7

5. 12. 17 . 33 . 5

. 32 . 0

4. 7

4 . 91 . 23 . 51 . 3

3 . 7

3. 1. 5

7 . 52 73! 5

5 . 36.43.0

4 06! 12 .54 .4

. 32.0

. 91.8

-2.3

- . 61.55.5

.66.6

2 . 53 . 2

-1 . 13. 14. 27 . 3

10.6

2 . 51 .93 . 72 . 8

4 . 71 . 92 . 9

3 . 45 . 03 . 5

3 . 72 . 45 . 74 . 35 . 3


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(1967= 100)



T ran spo rtationPrivate 6

Automobiles, newAutomobiles, used -Gasoline, regular and premiumMotor oil, premium —Tires, new, tubelessAuto repairs and maintenance7

Auto insurance ratesAuto registrationParking fees, private and municipal

Local transit faresTo "V"i r*a V» f o t* £* a

Railroad fares, coachAirplane fares, chiefly coachBus fares, intercity

Health and recreation 8

Medical careDrugs and prescriptions

Over-the-counter itemsMultiple vitamin concentratesAspirin compoundsLiquid tonicsAdhesive bandages, packagesCold tablets or capsulesCough syrup

PrescriptionsAnti-infective sSedatives and hypnotics.rxtcL 17 d. CtX C S — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

AntispasmodicsCough preparationsCardiovasculars and antihypertensivesAnalgesics, internalAnti-obesityX i O x T X l O x X c S —————————————•-————————————••"—————*————

Professional services:X^̂ Jly SICXcLHS ICG S —————••—-»——————•-———•————————•

General physician, office visitsGeneral physician, house visitsObstetrical casesPediatric care, office visitsPsychiatrist, office visitsHerniorrhaphy, adult —Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

Dentists' fees —Filling, adult, amalgam, one surfaceExtractions, adultDentures, full upper

Other professional services:Examination, prescription, and dispensing of

eyeglassesRoutine laboratory tests, urinalysis

Hospital service chargesSemiprivate roomsOperating room chargesX-ray, diagnostic series, upper G. ILaboratory tests, urinalysisAnti-infective s, tetracyline, HCLTranquilizer, chlordiazepoxide, HCL and

ElectrocardiogramIntravenous solution, salinePhysical therapy, whirlpool bathOxygen, inhalation therapy

Personal careToilet goods

Jan. 72Jan. 72

Jan. 72Jan. 72Jan. 72Jan. 72Jan. 72

Toothpaste, standard dentifriceToilet soap, hard milledHand lotions, liquidShaving cream, aerosolFace powder, pressed -Deodorants, aerosolCleansing tissuesHome permanent wave kits

Personal care services

Beauty shop servicesWomen1 s haircutsShampoo and wave sets, plainPermanent waves, cold

119. 9117.5111. 0110.5107.6123. 6115.9135. 1140.5127.4144. 5143.4150. 1133.5124.5130. 3140. 1

126. 1132.5105. 6111.395.2

116.4101.2124.2113.8113.4100. 975.0

126.6103. 1107.9130.4111.8109.5117.49 3 . 2

133.8134.8136.7133.8136.2129. 2128.2129.9132.3133.8132.2129.3

124.9120.4102.0173. 9168.6129. 1101.999.9

101. 2102.7101.9101.7101. 7119.8116.9109.8121.9125.6107.3131.6105. 0124. 1110. 0122.9125.3121.3122. 1125. 0112.5

123. 8121.5111. 1117.6118. 1127.9110.6142. 2138.0123. 6152.8144.8150. 1137.8122. 8134.7145.7

130.2137.7105.9112.494.9

117.7101. 6126.6114.5115.2100.5

71. 1129.4103.8107.8136.9113.0111.2117.591.6

138.2139.5141. 7138. 1140.5133. 6131.3132.8136.4138. 7135.4132.6

129.5122.8105.6182. 1179. 1131.8104.397.6

104. 3104.7103.9106.2103.9125.2120.0109.8128.8126.6108.7145.6104.8126.0109.5130.6132.9129. 1133.9132.7116.4

3.33.4. 1

6.49.83.5

-4.65.3

-1.8-3.0

5. 71. 003.2

-1.43.44. 0

3 .33 .9

. 31.0- . 31. 1.4

1.9. 6

1.6- . 4

-5.22. 2

.7- . 15.01. 11.6

. 1- 1 . 7

3.33.53. 73.23.23.42.42.23. 13.72.42.6

3.72. 03.54.76.22. 12.4

-2. 3

3. 11.92. 04.42. 24.52. 705.7

.81. 3

10.6- . 21.5- .56.36. 16.49.76.23.5


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Table 8-A. Consumer Price Index-United States city average for urban wage earners and clerical workers,1973 annual average indexes for selected items and groups and percent changes from previous year—Continued

Item and groupOtherindexbases 1972


Health and recreation—ContinuedReading and recreation

Recreational goodsTV sets, portable and consoleTV replacement tubesRadios, portable and table modelTape recorders, portablePhonograph records, stereophonicMovie cameras, super 8, zoom lensFilm, 35mm, colorGolf balls, liquid center or solid coreBasketballs, rubber or vinyl coverFishing rods, fresh-water spincastingBowling ballsBicycles, boys'T r i c v c l c s ———————————»—•*—»••——————————————————————-•————

Dog food, canned or boxedRecreational services

Indoor movie admissionsA dultChildren1 s

Drive-in movie admissions, adultBowling fees, eveningGolf green fees —TV repair, color picture tube replacementFilm developing, colorNewspapers, street sale and deliveryMagazines, single copy and subscriptionPiano lessons, beginner

Other goods and servicesTobacco products

Cigarettes, nonfilter tip, regular sizeCigarettes, filter tip, king sizeCigars, domestic, regular size

* » . I C O n O x x C D C V C i E l g 6 S ———————————————————————————————

Whiskey, spirit blended and straight bourbonWine, dessert and tableBeer away from home

Financial and miscellaneous personal expenses:Funeral services, adultBank service charges, checking accountsLegal services, short form will

122.8107.999.5

130.998.994. 3

107. 388.4

108.2105. 1126. 1108.0113.8116.2113.9110.5128. 3141.5140.4144.5145.9119.3130.598.3

117.0132.3131.4123.0125.5133. 3134.8135.4110.8119.6113.9108.6

127. 0130.9

121.2107.5148.6

125. 9109.2

98. 0134.799.493.4

108.589.5

107. 8104. 0127.3109.4115.5122.2115. 6122. 1132.3147.3145. 4152.8150. 0123.9136.6

99. 9116.0135.8135.2126.9129.0137. 0138.7139. 1112.9122.5115.6109.2135.2135.2

126.4106.3161.8

2. 51.2

-1.52.9

.5-1.0

1. 11.2- .4

- 1 . 01.01.31.55.21.5

10.53. 14. 13.65. 72.83.94.71.6-.92.62.93. 22.82.82.92.71.92.41.5

.66.53.3

4.3- 1 . 18.9

1 Also includes hotel and motel rates not shown separately.2 Also includes home purchase costs not shown separately.3 Also includes pine shelving, furance filters, packaged dry cement mix, and shrubbery not shown separately.4 Also includes window shades, nails, carpet sweepers, air deodorizers, steel wool, scouring pads, envelopes, reupholstering, and moving

expenses.5 Also includes men1 s sport shirts, women' s and girls' lightweight coats, women1 s slacks, bathing suits, girls' shorts, earrings, and

zippers not shown separately.6 Also includes storage batteries and drivers' license fees not shown separately.7 Includes prices for water pump replacement, motor tune-up, automatic transmission repair, exhaust system repair, front end alignment,

and chassis lubrication.8 Also includes outboard motors, nondurable toys, college tuition fees, paperback books, and college textbooks not shown separately.

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