US CPI for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA-NJ-DE-MD)
US CPI for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA-NJ-DE-MD) stood at 340.01 in Aug 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 1914 to Aug 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 | |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA-NJ-DE-MD) | 340.01 | 342.28 | 338.03 | 332.3 | 328.86 | ||||||
| New England Division | 133.81 | 132.85 | 132.64 | 132.79 | 133.04 | 131.95 | 130.38 | 128.59 | 128.33 | 127.68 |
Understanding US CPI for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA-NJ-DE-MD)
This statistical series monitors consumer price inflation within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan region covering portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. It isolates the cost pressures experienced by households residing in this specific mid-Atlantic urban center, differing from broader division-level measures by focusing intensely on localized consumer markets. It excludes rural districts and urban centers outside this specific multi-state corridor.
Issued on a routine release schedule, the series remains unrevised in subsequent periods, requiring analysts to use data as originally published. Seasonal patterns, particularly involving residential energy and local services, heavily influence short-term readings. Consequently, professionals evaluating persistent inflation trends favor the annual comparison rate over monthly fluctuations.