US CPI for New England Division
US CPI for New England Division stood at 133.81 in Sep 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). It is one of the indicators in the CPI by region and metropolitan area table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the CPI by region and metropolitan area table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Region | 351.57 | 349.92 | 349.41 | 349.55 | 350.34 | 347.59 | 344.14 | 340.95 | 339.1 | 337.88 | |
| New England Division | 133.81 | 132.85 | 132.64 | 132.79 | 133.04 | 131.95 | 130.38 | 128.59 | 128.33 | 127.68 | |
| Middle Atlantic Division | 135.24 | 134.74 | 134.55 | 134.57 | 134.89 | 133.85 | 132.63 | 131.65 | 130.75 | 130.36 |
Understanding US CPI for New England Division
This indicator measures retail price changes for consumer goods and services specifically within the New England census division of the United States. It encompasses states like Massachusetts, Connecticut, and neighboring areas, focusing strictly on this northeastern sub-region rather than the broader multi-division Northeast macro-region or individual metropolitan zones. It deliberately omits states outside the legally defined New England boundary to isolate localized economic conditions.
Released periodically alongside broader regional price reports, the data undergoes standard seasonal adjustment to filter out predictable calendar-driven swings in utility demand and retail discounting. Analysts monitoring localized consumer inflation should prioritize the annual percentage change over month-on-month movements to avoid misinterpreting volatile monthly shifts in regional transport and fuel costs.