2026-01-28 23:25:54
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While the national average share of remote workers sits at 15%, some cities far exceed that level.
This map ranks U.S. cities by the share of workers who work remotely, revealing where work-from-home arrangements are still common. The data for this visualization comes from SmartAsset.
Frisco, Texas ranks first, with 34% of its workforce working remotely. Located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area, Frisco benefits from proximity to major corporate employers such as Toyota, American Airlines, and AT&T. Many residents work in high-paying professional and technology roles that are well-suited to remote or hybrid work.
| Rank | City | Remote workers (%) | Total remote workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frisco, Texas | 34% | 42K |
| 2 | Berkeley, California | 32% | 18K |
| 3 | Cary, North Carolina | 31% | 29K |
| 4 | Boulder, Colorado | 30% | 17K |
| 5 | Scottsdale, Arizona | 28% | 36K |
| 6 | Arlington, Virginia | 27% | 39K |
| 7 | McKinney, Texas | 27% | 33K |
| 8 | Fishers, Indiana | 27% | 15K |
| 9 | Boca Raton, Florida | 26% | 14K |
| 10 | Carlsbad, California | 26% | 14K |
| 11 | Atlanta, Georgia | 26% | 74K |
| 12 | Naperville, Illinois | 26% | 20K |
| 13 | Allen, Texas | 26% | 16K |
| 14 | Sandy Springs, Georgia | 25% | 16K |
| 15 | Pasadena, California | 25% | 18K |
| 16 | Charlotte, North Carolina | 25% | 130K |
| 17 | Austin, Texas | 25% | 148K |
| 18 | Denver, Colorado | 25% | 106K |
| 19 | Alexandria, Virginia | 25% | 25K |
| 20 | Portland, Oregon | 25% | 89K |
Other Texas cities also rank highly, including McKinney, Allen, and Austin. These cities combine strong job markets with newer housing stock and family-friendly suburbs, making them attractive destinations for remote professionals.
Several college towns and tech-focused cities appear near the top of the ranking. Berkeley, California and Boulder, Colorado both have remote work shares above 30%. These cities have highly educated populations and strong ties to technology, research, and professional services.
Cities like Cary, North Carolina and Naperville, Illinois also stand out as affluent suburbs with large numbers of knowledge workers. In these places, remote work is often an extension of pre-existing white-collar employment patterns.
Large metropolitan areas such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Austin, Denver, and Portland also appear in the top 20. While their remote work shares are lower than those of leading smaller cities on the list, they account for far more remote workers in absolute terms. For example, Austin and Charlotte each have well over 100,000 remote workers.
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2026-01-28 21:02:18
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The U.S. job market is undergoing a major shift as demographic changes, technological adoption, and evolving consumer needs reshape labor demand.
Over the next decade, millions of new roles are expected to emerge, with growth concentrated in healthcare, digital occupations, and essential services.
This visualization ranks the fastest growing jobs in the U.S. by projected number of new positions added through 2034. The data for this visualization comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Healthcare-related occupations dominate the top of the rankings, driven largely by an aging U.S. population and rising demand for long-term care. Home health and personal care aides alone are expected to add nearly 740,000 new jobs by 2034. That represents about 14% of all projected net job growth.
| Occupation | New jobs by 2034F | Median annual wage | Employment change (2024–34) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home health and personal care aides | 739,800 | $34,900 | 17.0% |
| Software developers | 267,700 | $133,080 | 15.8% |
| Stockers and order fillers | 235,000 | $37,090 | 8.5% |
| Fast food and counter workers | 233,200 | $30,480 | 6.1% |
| Cooks, restaurant | 217,000 | $36,830 | 14.9% |
| Registered nurses | 166,100 | $93,600 | 4.9% |
| General and operations managers | 164,000 | $102,950 | 4.4% |
| Medical and health services managers | 142,900 | $117,960 | 23.2% |
| Financial managers | 128,800 | $161,700 | 14.8% |
| Nurse practitioners | 128,400 | $129,210 | 40.1% |
| Construction laborers | 106,500 | $46,730 | 7.3% |
| Computer and information systems managers | 101,600 | $171,200 | 15.2% |
| Medical assistants | 101,200 | $44,200 | 12.5% |
| Management analysts | 94,500 | $101,190 | 8.8% |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 89,300 | $57,440 | 4.0% |
| Data scientists | 82,500 | $112,590 | 33.5% |
| Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors | 81,000 | $59,190 | 16.8% |
| Light truck drivers | 78,900 | $44,140 | 7.3% |
| Electricians | 77,400 | $62,350 | 9.5% |
| First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers | 73,000 | $42,010 | 6.0% |
| Accountants and auditors | 72,800 | $81,680 | 4.6% |
| Industrial machinery mechanics | 70,700 | $63,760 | 16.1% |
| Market research analysts and marketing specialists | 63,000 | $76,950 | 6.7% |
| Maintenance and repair workers, general | 62,400 | $48,620 | 3.8% |
| Managers, all other | 59,800 | $136,550 | 4.5% |
| Project management specialists | 58,700 | $100,750 | 5.6% |
| Human resources specialists | 58,400 | $72,910 | 6.2% |
| Information security analysts | 52,100 | $124,910 | 28.5% |
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | 50,100 | $105,620 | 17.3% |
| First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers | 49,000 | $78,690 | 5.3% |
| Total, all occupations | 5,211,800 | $49,500 | 3.1% |
Other fast-growing healthcare roles include registered nurses, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and medical and health services managers. While wages vary widely across these positions, the sector as a whole offers both high-volume job creation and strong long-term demand.
Technology-focused roles remain among the fastest growing and highest paying jobs in the U.S. Software developers are projected to add more than 267,000 new positions, with a median annual wage exceeding $130,000. Data scientists and information security analysts also rank high, reflecting continued investment in data infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Management roles tied to technology, such as computer and information systems managers, show strong growth as well.
Beyond healthcare and tech, many of the fastest growing jobs are crucial service roles. Stockers and order fillers, fast food workers, cooks, and truck drivers are all projected to see significant increases in employment. Growth in e-commerce, logistics, and food services continues to drive demand for these occupations.
While median wages in these roles are generally lower than in tech or management, they collectively make up a substantial portion of total job creation.
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2026-01-28 02:44:07
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Household income in the United States varies widely depending on how many people live under one roof.
Larger households often have multiple earners, while smaller households rely on a single income, shaping large gaps in median household earnings. However, on a per-person basis, smaller households are relatively better off.
This infographic shows median household income by household size in the United States, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 1-Year Estimates.
Median household income generally rises as household size increases, reflecting the growing likelihood of multiple earners contributing to total income.
The table below shows median household income by household size in the U.S.:
| Household size | Median household income |
|---|---|
| One person | $42,124 |
| Two people | $90,465 |
| Three people | $107,126 |
| Four people | $124,990 |
| Five people | $119,003 |
| Six people | $118,348 |
| Seven or more people | $126,072 |
Single-person households report a median income of $42,124, highlighting the financial constraints faced by individuals relying on a single paycheck. Two-person households more than double that figure, earning a median of $90,465.
Income continues to rise for three- and four-person households, reaching $124,990 for four-person households. This group often includes dual-income families with children, combining higher earnings with shared living costs.
Interestingly, median income levels off, and even dips slightly, for households with five or six people. Five-person households earn a median of $119,003, while six-person households earn $118,348.
These larger households may include more dependents relative to earners, such as children or extended family members, which can limit earning potential. Meanwhile, households with seven or more people show a slight rebound, reporting a median income of $126,072.
Higher median incomes don’t always mean higher living standards. While larger households tend to earn more in absolute terms, their incomes per person are relatively lower.
For instance, two-person households make the most median income per person at over $45,000, and this figure continues declining as households get larger. In seven-person homes, the median household income of $126,072 translates to just over $18,000 per person.
Larger families also face higher housing, food, healthcare, and childcare costs, which can offset absolute income gains. With these financial constraints in mind, the average U.S. household has evolved significantly—as of 2023, around 58% of U.S. households consisted of married or single adults with no children.
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2026-01-27 23:27:24
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Over the past two decades, the world has become increasingly research-intensive, with global R&D spending reaching nearly $3 trillion in 2024, up from less than $1 trillion in the year 2000.
This visualization ranks the world’s fastest-growing R&D spenders based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of gross R&D expenditure between 2000 and 2024, using data from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). All figures are in constant 2015 purchasing power parity (PPP)-adjusted U.S. dollars.
China tops the ranking, with R&D spending growing at a 13.1% annual rate since 2000. Over this period, China’s gross expenditure on R&D surged from just $40.8 billion in 2000 to nearly $786 billion in 2024, accounting for 27% of the global total.
The table below shows the top 20 economies with the fastest growth in R&D spending, along with their R&D outlays in 2000 and 2024:
| Rank | Economy | CAGR (2000–2024) | R&D Spend 2000 (USD, PPP 2015 billions) |
R&D Spend 2024 (USD, PPP 2015 billions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 China |
13.1% | $40.8 | $785.9 |
| 2 |
 Saudi Arabia |
13.0% | $0.6 | $10.4 |
| 3 |
 Egypt |
11.8% | $1.1 | $16.4 |
| 4 |
 Indonesia |
11.3% | $0.8 | $10.6 |
| 5 |
 Cambodia |
10.4% | $0.0 | $0.1 |
| 6 |
 Thailand |
10.1% | $1.5 | $15.1 |
| 7 |
 Türkiye |
9.9% | $4.5 | $43.2 |
| 8 |
 Vietnam |
9.3% | $0.6 | $5.1 |
| 9 |
 Philippines |
8.6% | $0.5 | $3.5 |
| 10 |
 Malta |
8.6% | $0.0 | $0.2 |
| 11 |
 Morocco |
8.1% | $0.3 | $2.2 |
| 12 |
 Namibia |
8.1% | $0.0 | $0.2 |
| 13 |
 Estonia |
7.8% | $0.1 | $0.9 |
| 14 |
 Cyprus |
7.8% | $0.1 | $0.3 |
| 15 |
 Malaysia |
7.6% | $1.8 | $10.2 |
| 16 |
 Poland |
7.5% | $3.9 | $21.9 |
| 17 |
 Republic of Korea |
7.5% | $22.4 | $126.4 |
| 18 |
 Tajikistan |
7.3% | $0.0 | $0.0 |
| 19 |
 Uruguay |
7.2% | $0.1 | $0.5 |
| 20 |
 Burkina Faso |
6.8% | $0.0 | $0.1 |
China’s rapid R&D expansion has positioned it as a global innovation powerhouse. Since 2000, China has accounted for more than 36% of all patent applications worldwide, and it also leads in AI patent filings globally.
Saudi Arabia ranks second, with R&D spending growing at 13% annually since 2000, the fastest rate among all high-income countries. Egypt follows closely behind, with R&D expenditure rising at an annual rate of nearly 12% from 2000 to 2024.
Several emerging economies, such as Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, also rank among the fastest-growing R&D spenders, although their absolute spending remains relatively low.
Meanwhile, the U.S. (not on the list) is the world’s second-largest R&D spender in absolute terms, but American R&D expenditure has grown at just 3.3% annually from 2000 to 2024, placing it 69th worldwide.
Sustained investment in non-defense R&D positively correlates with higher total factor productivity over the long term, delivering spillover benefits in economic efficiency, manufacturing, and technological leadership.
Furthermore, countries that invest effectively in research are better positioned to develop advanced industries and attract skilled talent, especially as global competition revolves more around innovation than low-cost labor alone.
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2026-01-27 21:04:51
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After several years of economic volatility, growth in 2026 is expected to remain uneven across the world.
While global growth is projected to hold steady overall, momentum varies sharply by country, shaped by factors such as energy production, trade exposure, fiscal conditions, and demographic trends. As a result, some economies are positioned for rapid expansion, while others face more modest outlooks.
This graphic shows forecasts for global GDP growth rates in 2026, based on data from the International Monetary Fund.
Below, we show the GDP outlook for 190 countries worldwide:
| Rank | Country | Real GDP Growth 2026 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Guyana |
23.0 |
| 2 |
 South Sudan |
22.4 |
| 3 |
 Guinea |
10.5 |
| 4 |
 Sudan |
9.5 |
| 5 |
 Uganda |
7.6 |
| 6 |
 Rwanda |
7.5 |
| 7 |
 Bhutan |
7.4 |
| 8 |
 Ethiopia |
7.1 |
| 9 |
 Benin |
6.7 |
| 10 |
 Niger |
6.7 |
| 11 |
 Côte d'Ivoire |
6.4 |
| 12 |
 Zambia |
6.4 |
| 13 |
 Tanzania |
6.3 |
| 14 |
 India |
6.2 |
| 15 |
 Qatar |
6.1 |
| 16 |
 Djibouti |
6.0 |
| 17 |
 Uzbekistan |
6.0 |
| 18 |
Philippines |
5.7 |
| 19 |
Vietnam |
5.6 |
| 20 |
 Mongolia |
5.5 |
| 21 |
Tajikistan |
5.5 |
| 22 |
 Togo |
5.5 |
| 23 |
 Liberia |
5.4 |
| 24 |
 Mali |
5.4 |
| 25 |
 Congo, Dem. Rep. of the |
5.3 |
| 26 |
 Georgia |
5.3 |
| 27 |
 Kyrgyz Republic |
5.3 |
| 28 |
 Nepal |
5.2 |
| 29 |
 Gambia, The |
5.1 |
| 30 |
 Guinea-Bissau |
5.0 |
| 31 |
 United Arab Emirates |
5.0 |
| 32 |
 Armenia |
4.9 |
| 33 |
 Bangladesh |
4.9 |
| 34 |
Indonesia |
4.9 |
| 35 |
 Kenya |
4.9 |
| 36 |
 Sierra Leone |
4.9 |
| 37 |
Burkina Faso |
4.8 |
| 38 |
 Cabo Verde |
4.8 |
| 39 |
 Ghana |
4.8 |
| 40 |
 Kazakhstan |
4.8 |
| 41 |
 São Tomé and Príncipe |
4.7 |
| 42 |
 Eswatini |
4.6 |
| 43 |
 Zimbabwe |
4.6 |
| 44 |
 Dominican Republic |
4.5 |
| 45 |
Egypt |
4.5 |
| 46 |
 Maldives |
4.5 |
| 47 |
 Ukraine |
4.5 |
| 48 |
 Madagascar |
4.3 |
| 49 |
 Mauritania |
4.3 |
| 50 |
China, People's Republic of |
4.2 |
| 51 |
 Libya |
4.2 |
| 52 |
Morocco |
4.2 |
| 53 |
 Nigeria |
4.2 |
| 54 |
 Burundi |
4.1 |
| 55 |
 Cameroon |
4.1 |
| 56 |
 Marshall Islands |
4.1 |
| 57 |
 Argentina |
4.0 |
| 58 |
Cambodia |
4.0 |
| 59 |
 Comoros |
4.0 |
| 60 |
 Kosovo |
4.0 |
| 61 |
Malaysia |
4.0 |
| 62 |
 Oman |
4.0 |
| 63 |
 Panama |
4.0 |
| 64 |
Saudi Arabia |
4.0 |
| 65 |
 Israel |
3.9 |
| 66 |
 Kuwait |
3.9 |
| 67 |
Malta |
3.9 |
| 68 |
Namibia |
3.8 |
| 69 |
 Paraguay |
3.7 |
| 70 |
 Suriname |
3.7 |
| 71 |
Türkiye, Republic of |
3.7 |
| 72 |
 Albania |
3.6 |
| 73 |
 Chad |
3.6 |
| 74 |
 Guatemala |
3.6 |
| 75 |
 Iraq |
3.6 |
| 76 |
 Pakistan |
3.6 |
| 77 |
 Serbia |
3.6 |
| 78 |
 Honduras |
3.5 |
| 79 |
 Mozambique |
3.5 |
| 80 |
 Papua New Guinea |
3.5 |
| 81 |
 Grenada |
3.4 |
| 82 |
 Mauritius |
3.4 |
| 83 |
 Bahrain |
3.3 |
| 84 |
 Central African Republic |
3.3 |
| 85 |
 Costa Rica |
3.3 |
| 86 |
 Dominica |
3.3 |
| 87 |
 Palau |
3.3 |
| 88 |
 Somalia |
3.3 |
| 89 |
 Timor-Leste |
3.3 |
| 90 |
 Kiribati |
3.2 |
| 91 |
 Montenegro |
3.2 |
| 92 |
 North Macedonia |
3.2 |
| 93 |
 Samoa |
3.2 |
| 94 |
 Seychelles |
3.2 |
| 95 |
 Bulgaria |
3.1 |
| 96 |
 Fiji |
3.1 |
| 97 |
Poland |
3.1 |
| 98 |
 Myanmar |
3.0 |
| 99 |
 Senegal |
3.0 |
| 100 |
 Algeria |
2.9 |
| 101 |
 Jordan |
2.9 |
| 102 |
 Lithuania |
2.9 |
| 103 |
 Nicaragua |
2.9 |
| 104 |
 Congo, Republic of |
2.8 |
| 105 |
Cyprus |
2.8 |
| 106 |
 Macao SAR |
2.8 |
| 107 |
 Solomon Islands |
2.8 |
| 108 |
 Vanuatu |
2.8 |
| 109 |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
2.7 |
| 110 |
 Croatia |
2.7 |
| 111 |
 Malawi |
2.7 |
| 112 |
 Peru |
2.7 |
| 113 |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
2.7 |
| 114 |
 Gabon |
2.6 |
| 115 |
 Tuvalu |
2.6 |
| 116 |
 Antigua and Barbuda |
2.5 |
| 117 |
 Azerbaijan |
2.5 |
| 118 |
 El Salvador |
2.5 |
| 119 |
 Lao P.D.R. |
2.5 |
| 120 |
 Belize |
2.4 |
| 121 |
 Brunei Darussalam |
2.4 |
| 122 |
Uruguay |
2.4 |
| 123 |
 Botswana |
2.3 |
| 124 |
 Colombia |
2.3 |
| 125 |
 Iceland |
2.3 |
| 126 |
 Slovenia |
2.3 |
| 127 |
 Tonga |
2.3 |
| 128 |
 Turkmenistan |
2.3 |
| 129 |
 Aruba |
2.2 |
| 130 |
 Denmark |
2.2 |
| 131 |
 Latvia |
2.2 |
| 132 |
 Moldova |
2.2 |
| 133 |
 New Zealand |
2.2 |
| 134 |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis |
2.2 |
| 135 |
 Angola |
2.1 |
| 136 |
 Australia |
2.1 |
| 137 |
 Bahamas, The |
2.1 |
| 138 |
 Barbados |
2.1 |
| 139 |
 Hong Kong SAR |
2.1 |
| 140 |
 Hungary |
2.1 |
| 141 |
 Luxembourg |
2.1 |
| 142 |
 Portugal |
2.1 |
| 143 |
 Saint Lucia |
2.1 |
| 144 |
 Taiwan Province of China |
2.1 |
| 145 |
 Tunisia |
2.1 |
| 146 |
 United States |
2.1 |
| 147 |
 Chile |
2.0 |
| 148 |
 Czech Republic |
2.0 |
| 149 |
 Ecuador |
2.0 |
| 150 |
 Greece |
2.0 |
| 151 |
 Spain |
2.0 |
| 152 |
 Brazil |
1.9 |
| 153 |
 Nauru |
1.9 |
| 154 |
 Sweden |
1.9 |
| 155 |
Korea, Republic of |
1.8 |
| 156 |
 Singapore |
1.8 |
| 157 |
 Slovak Republic |
1.7 |
| 158 |
 Andorra |
1.6 |
| 159 |
 Norway |
1.6 |
| 160 |
Thailand |
1.6 |
| 161 |
 Canada |
1.5 |
| 162 |
Estonia |
1.5 |
| 163 |
 Jamaica |
1.5 |
| 164 |
 Liechtenstein |
1.5 |
| 165 |
 Mexico |
1.5 |
| 166 |
 Belarus |
1.4 |
| 167 |
 Micronesia, Fed. States of |
1.4 |
| 168 |
 Romania |
1.4 |
| 169 |
 Finland |
1.3 |
| 170 |
 Ireland |
1.3 |
| 171 |
 San Marino |
1.3 |
| 172 |
 Switzerland |
1.3 |
| 173 |
 United Kingdom |
1.3 |
| 174 |
 Netherlands |
1.2 |
| 175 |
 South Africa |
1.2 |
| 176 |
 Trinidad and Tobago |
1.2 |
| 177 |
 Iran |
1.1 |
| 178 |
 Lesotho |
1.1 |
| 179 |
 Belgium |
1.0 |
| 180 |
 Russian Federation |
1.0 |
| 181 |
 France |
0.9 |
| 182 |
 Germany |
0.9 |
| 183 |
 Austria |
0.8 |
| 184 |
 Italy |
0.8 |
| 185 |
 Japan |
0.6 |
| 186 |
 Equatorial Guinea |
0.5 |
| 187 |
 Yemen |
0.0 |
| 188 |
 Puerto Rico |
-0.1 |
| 189 |
 Haiti |
-1.2 |
| 190 |
 Venezuela |
-3.0 |
| -- |
 World |
3.1 |
Thanks to a massive oil discovery, Guyana is projected to see the strongest real GDP growth in 2026, at 23%.
As we can see, several African nations are forecast to see upwards of 6% growth, driven by growing economic stability. Meanwhile, India is expected to expand by 6.2%, the 14th-fastest rate globally.
In China, real GDP is projected to slow from 4.8% in 2025 to 4.2% in 2026. Strong export growth and fiscal support are anticipated to offset weak domestic demand and a sluggish property market.
When it comes to U.S. growth in 2026, a moderate increase from 2.0% in 2025 to 2.1% in 2026 is forecasted. Among the factors underscoring the economic picture are continued strength in the AI sector and gradually easing interest rates, although risks remain.
By comparison, European economies are projected to see dismal growth in 2026.
In particular, Italy and Austria are each forecast to see just 0.8% growth, among the lowest rates globally. Germany and France, meanwhile, are expected to growth marginally higher, at 0.9%, as weak productivity growth and aging populations weigh on output.
To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on each state’s share of U.S. GDP.
2026-01-27 02:48:46
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Inflation has reshaped household budgets across the United States since 2019, but price increases have not been evenly distributed. While the overall consumer price index (CPI) is up roughly 26% over the period, some everyday expenses have climbed far faster.
This graphic highlights where inflation has risen the most across major consumer categories between November 2019 and 2025. The data for this visualization comes from reporting by CNBC (via Gabriel Cortes), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and POLITICO.
Motor vehicle insurance tops the ranking, with prices rising 56.1% since late 2019. Higher repair costs, more expensive vehicles, and increased claims severity have all pushed premiums upward.
Vehicle maintenance and repair costs are close behind, up nearly 49%, reflecting higher labor rates and parts prices.
| Rank | Consumer Category | % Change (2019-2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor vehicle insurance | 56.1% |
| 2 | Utility (piped) gas service | 48.8% |
| 3 | Vehicle maintenance | 48.8% |
| 4 | Coffee | 46.1% |
| 5 | Electricity | 40.4% |
| 6 | Meats, poultry + fish | 38.1% |
| 7 | Food away from home | 34.8% |
| 8 | Used cars + trucks | 33.6% |
| 9 | Rent of primary residence | 30.8% |
| 10 | Bread | 29.4% |
| 11 | Housekeeping supplies | 26.2% |
| 12 | Alcoholic beverages | 25.9% |
| 13 | Personal care products | 24.9% |
| 14 | Milk | 24.1% |
| 15 | New cars + trucks | 22.6% |
| — | All items less food + energy | 24.7% |
| — | All items | 26.0% |
Utility costs have also surged, with piped gas services rising 48.8% and electricity up more than 40%.
Food prices remain another major strain, particularly for items consumed outside the home. “Food away from home,” which includes restaurant meals, is up nearly 35%, while coffee, meats, and bread have all seen increases well above the overall inflation rate.
Housing-related costs continue to rise faster than the CPI average.
Rent for primary residences is up 30.8% since 2019, outpacing both “all items” inflation and the CPI excluding food and energy.
Other everyday categories—such as housekeeping supplies and personal care products—have also experienced steady increases, reinforcing the sense that inflation is most visible in daily spending rather than discretionary purchases.
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