Atlanta Inflation Outpaces National Average, Driven by Housing and Food Costs
- Atlanta metro area inflation rose faster than national rate, up 3.3% vs 3.2% nationally
- Housing/shelter costs were a major contributor to Atlanta inflation
- Food and energy costs also drove increases
- Dairy prices fell 4.4% in Atlanta
- Housing costs in Atlanta were up over 6% year-over-year
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