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United States Communication in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SAE2

Latest (y/y)0.8%October 2026
Previous (y/y)1.1%September 2026
Level73.58October 2026

United States Communication in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was up 0.8% year on year in October 2026, compared with 1.1% in September 2026.

The level stood at 73.58 (index (DECEMBER 1997=100)).

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −6.5% (Apr 2017) to 2.8% (Jun 2021), averaging −0.9%.

United States Communication in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1994 – Oct 2026−8%−6%−4%−2%0%2%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Communication in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1994 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States Communication in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (DECEMBER 1997=100))7080901001995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Communication in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (DECEMBER 1997=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 202673.580.8
September 202673.631.1
August 202673.821.1
July 202672.13−1.2
June 202671.61−2.1
May 202672.69−0.6
April 202671.77−2.0
March 202671.85−2.2
February 202671.82−2.2
January 202672.17−1.4
December 202571.78−1.5
November 202573.130.3
October 202572.97−0.9
September 202572.82−1.7
August 202572.99−2.1
July 202573.03−2.2
June 202573.17−1.9
May 202573.13−2.1
April 202573.23−2.3
March 202573.47−1.9
February 202573.42−2.1
January 202573.17−1.9
December 202472.86−1.8
November 202472.90−1.8

Last 24 observations. The full history (406 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1993
Observations406
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (DECEMBER 1997=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high2.8% (Jun 2021)
10-year low−6.5% (Apr 2017)
10-year average−0.9%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SAE2

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FAQ

What is the current communication in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 0.8% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SAE2.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Communication in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted”.