Philadelphia Housing Affordability Index

This chart presents three Consumer Price Index (CPI) series for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington region, providing insights into housing affordability. All series are indexed to 2000.

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Housing CPI (CUURA102SAH): Tracks the overall cost of housing, including rent, utilities, and other related expenses. Rent CPI (CUURA102SEHA): Specifically measures changes in the cost of renting a primary residence. Overall CPI (CUURA102SA0): Represents the general cost of living for all consumer goods and services.

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