Philadelphia Ranks 10th for Fastest Rising Prices Among Major Cities As Inflation Remains High Nationwide

Philadelphia ranked 10th for fastest rising prices, 0.2% above national city average
Top 3 cities were Phoenix, Tampa, and Miami with inflation much higher than national average
Inflation remains high due to tight labor market, gas/energy costs, supply chain issues
Areas like Florida and Phoenix with growing populations have highest inflation
Some areas like Urban Alaska are meeting Fed inflation target

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8/22/2023

Four North Carolina cities are among the nation’s best real estate markets

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Miami Inflation Soars to 7.8%, Far Outpacing National Rate as Housing and Energy Costs Surge

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Miami Leads Major U.S. Cities in Inflation at 7.8%, Driven by Housing Costs

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