Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food at Home in Northeast

CUUR0100SAF11 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

313.83

Year-over-Year Change

1.93%

Date Range

12/1/1977 - 6/1/2025

Summary

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers: Food at Home in Northeast measures the change in prices paid by consumers for a basket of food items in the Northeast region of the United States. This metric is a key indicator of regional food inflation.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The CPI for Food at Home in Northeast tracks the prices of common household grocery items like meats, dairy, produce, and other foods purchased for consumption at home. It is an important economic indicator used by policymakers, analysts, and consumers to understand regional cost-of-living and purchasing power trends.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments and households in the Northeast region.

Historical Context

The CPI for Food at Home in Northeast is used to assess inflationary pressures and can inform regional monetary and fiscal policy decisions.

Key Facts

  • The Northeast region includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
  • Food at home accounts for about 7.9% of the total CPI market basket.
  • The CPI for Food at Home measures price changes for over 70 individual food items.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food at Home in Northeast measures the change in prices paid by consumers for a basket of food items in the Northeast region of the United States.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric is a key indicator of regional food inflation that can inform policymakers, analysts, and consumers about cost-of-living and purchasing power trends in the Northeast.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments and households in the Northeast region.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: The CPI for Food at Home in Northeast is used to assess inflationary pressures and can inform regional monetary and fiscal policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published monthly with a typical 2-week release lag.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food at Home in Northeast (CUUR0100SAF11), retrieved from FRED.