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> CPI is computed nationally

There are CPIs calculated for each metropolitan area. When I'm considering my savings, for instance, I look at New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA [1] and New York-Newark-Jersey City [2] statistics.

National CPI is useful if you're planning policy. Local CPI is better for individual planning.

[1] https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CUURA101SA0

[2] https://www.bls.gov/regions/new-york-new-jersey/news-release...




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