Inflation by city
Prices nationwide rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August 2026. Here is the latest 12-month rate for every metro area the Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks.
| Metro area | 12-month inflation | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 5.6% | Jul 2026 |
| Seattle | 4.4% | Aug 2026 |
| New York | 4.3% | Aug 2026 |
| Philadelphia | 4.2% | Aug 2026 |
| Washington, DC | 4.0% | Jul 2026 |
| Denver | 3.9% | Jul 2026 |
| Detroit | 3.7% | Aug 2026 |
| Boston | 3.7% | Jul 2026 |
| Miami | 3.7% | Aug 2026 |
| Los Angeles | 3.6% | Aug 2026 |
| San Francisco | 3.4% | Aug 2026 |
| Alaska | 3.3% | Aug 2026 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | 3.2% | Jul 2026 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino | 3.2% | Jul 2026 |
| St. Louis | 2.9% | Aug 2026 |
| Atlanta | 2.9% | Aug 2026 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 2.9% | Jul 2026 |
| San Diego | 2.7% | Jul 2026 |
| Phoenix | 2.5% | Aug 2026 |
| Chicago | 2.4% | Aug 2026 |
| Baltimore | 2.3% | Aug 2026 |
| Tampa | 1.9% | Jul 2026 |
| Houston | 1.3% | Aug 2026 |