Executive summary
This report covers cost-of-living trends through Sep 2025. Data is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, USDA, and other public economic indicators. During beta, some figures are illustrative composites based on publicly available data.
Overview
Tuition, fees, and supplies across K-12 and higher education. Student loan repayment impacts.
Category analysis
Consumer prices across major spending categories — groceries, housing, transportation, healthcare, and entertainment — showed varied trends during this period. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index provides the foundational data for this analysis, supplemented by USDA food price data and other government sources. This report presents the data in an accessible format for educational purposes.
Methodology
This report uses publicly available data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index program, the USDA Economic Research Service, and the Census Bureau. During beta, some figures are illustrative composites based on public data rather than directly sourced observations. Full methodology details are available on our methodology page. Download the full dataset as CSV or JSON for further analysis.
Monthly data table
| Month | Education CPI (% YoY) |
|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 5.3% |
| Feb 25 | 5.0% |
| Mar 25 | 4.7% |
| Apr 25 | 4.7% |
| May 25 | 4.8% |
| Jun 25 | 5.3% |
| Jul 25 | 5.0% |
| Aug 25 | 5.1% |
| Sep 25 | 5.2% |
| Oct 25 | 5.4% |
| Nov 25 | 5.4% |
| Dec 25 | 5.6% |
| Jan 26 | 5.5% |
| Feb 26 | 5.1% |
| Mar 26 | 5.4% |
| Apr 26 | 5.0% |
| May 26 | 5.8% |
| Jun 26 | 5.3% |
| Jul 26 | 5.4% |
Methodology
The Consumer Price Index measures the average change over time in prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of goods and services. TALLY Insights presents this data in an accessible format. Full methodology details are available on our methodology page.