10 Oct 2019 U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in September and underlying inflation retreated, supporting The Labor Department said the flat consumer price index last month was the weakest reading since January Based on July, August and September inflation data, recipients could see a 1.6% cost of living adjustment in the new fiscal year, according to Labor Department calculations. Comparing living standards in the Eighth District and across the United States. RPP Indices. So how would you compare your current job in, say, St. Louis with a new job in, say, New York City? 7.1.2 Comparing real minimum wages across the U.S. in 2018 Source: U.S. Department of Labor, BEA, authors' calculations + 13 Nov 2019 The Labor Department said on Wednesday its consumer price index increased 0.4% last month as households paid more for energy products, healthcare, food and a range of other goods. That was the largest gain in the CPI