L. E. Bushouse News
Driven by rising costs of shelter and insurance, Los Angeles inflation tops national average in March
The Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the Los Angeles area recorded a 0.7% increase in March 2024 and a 4.0% rise over the past year, predominantly due to escalating shelter costs. Nationwide increases were 0.4% in March 2024 and 3.5% over the last year.