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United States Food at home in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SAF11

Latest (y/y)2.3%October 2026
Previous (y/y)1.8%September 2026
Level322.5October 2026

United States Food at home in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted was up 2.3% year on year in October 2026, compared with 1.8% in September 2026.

The level stood at 322.5 (index (1982-84=100)).

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −2.3% (Oct 2016) to 13.6% (Aug 2022), averaging 2.9%.

United States Food at home in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1953 – Oct 2026−10%0%10%20%1960197019801990200020102020Robomacro
United States Food at home in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 1953 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
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United States Food at home in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026322.52.3
September 2026321.11.8
August 2026321.32.1
July 2026321.22.6
June 2026321.42.7
May 2026320.82.7
April 2026320.63.0
March 2026318.52.0
February 2026319.02.6
January 2026317.62.2
December 2025317.02.3
November 2025315.01.9
October 2025315.32.4
September 2025315.52.7
August 2025314.62.7
July 2025313.02.2
June 2025313.02.4
May 2025312.32.3
April 2025311.42.0
March 2025312.22.3
February 2025311.01.8
January 2025310.81.8
December 2024309.81.7
November 2024309.11.6

Last 24 observations. The full history (898 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1952
Observations898
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (1982-84=100)
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high13.6% (Aug 2022)
10-year low−2.3% (Oct 2016)
10-year average2.9%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SAF11

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FAQ

What is the current food at home in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 2.3% 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.SA.ITEM-SAF11.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Food at home in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted”.