NYC Inflation Soars, Outpacing the Nation
Prices are surging across the Big Apple more significantly than in any other major U.S. city, according to new government data, with consumers coughing up 4.3% more for goods and services compared to a year ago. This pace is the largest increase since March 2023.
The unsettling news comes days after the Consumer Price Index revealed a nationwide rise of 2.7% in November. The report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that while inflation is cooling somewhat in most other parts of the country, the cost of living continues to climb steadily in New York City.
Inflation Hits Every Corner of the City
The November gain of 4.3% for the New York region significantly outpaces the 4.7% national average rise in shelter costs.
Food prices have risen more than 1.8% since November of last year. This
includes a 4% jump in meat, poultry, fish, and eggs. New Yorkers are noticing the difference, with many “feeling the pinch.”
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Jonathan Alpert, a New York-based psychotherapist, told reporters, “Many people talk to me about the added stress of making ends meet and even enjoying simple things such as a cup of coffee.” He said. “What was once a $3 indulgence is now close to $4 and at some independent coffee shops, well over $4.
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“In NYC, there is a lot more demand for housing and it’s harder to build new construction, so you see shelter prices rising. Even a modest increase like 5.7% for shelter can have a very big impact on your overall household budget because of the already skyrocketing prices, ” said Ted Jenkin, business consultant and co-founder of oXYGen Financial.
Households are feeling the strain.
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“In NYC, there is a lot more demand for housing and it’s harder to build new construction, so you see shelter prices rising. Even a modest increase like 5.7% for shelter can have a very big impact on your overall household budget because of the already skyrocketing prices,” Ted Jenkin, business consultant and co-founder of oXYGen Financial.
The climb doesn’t stop at housing. the average price of household furnishings and operations, which tracks the prices of home goods and services, rose a whopping 6.9% in November – way above the national 0.4% increase.
The pain extends beyond everyday essentials, with everyday items like clothing rising 4.1% year over year. Transportation prices have also risen to rise 3.8%—-
Some experts speculate these escalating costs could be an
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some experts speculate these escalating costs could be an preemptive strike by companies bracing for congestion pricing. According
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“Everything that comes in and out of NYC is on a truck,”
