Total Annual Consumer Expenditures by Major Category, 2004–2011
Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
From food to pensions
| Item | 2004 | 2006 | 2008 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual expenditures | $43,395 | $48,398 | $50,486 | $49,705 |
| Food | 5,781 | 6,111 | 6,443 | 6,458 |
| At home | 3,347 | 3,417 | 3,744 | 3,838 |
| Away from home | 2,434 | 2,694 | 2,698 | 2,620 |
| Housing | 13,918 | 16,366 | 17,109 | 16,803 |
| Apparel and services | 1,816 | 1,874 | 1,801 | 1,740 |
| Transportation | 7,801 | 8,508 | 8,604 | 8,293 |
| Healthcare | 2,574 | 2,766 | 2,976 | 3,313 |
| Entertainment | 2,218 | 2,376 | 2,835 | 2,572 |
| Personal insurance and pensions | 4,823 | 5,270 | 5,605 | 5,424 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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