Tokyo vs Los Angeles inflation, September 2026: +2.7% vs +3.7%
In September 2026, consumer prices were 2.7% higher than a year earlier in Tokyo and 3.7% in Los Angeles. Inflation in Los Angeles was 1 pp higher.
Food price inflation: Tokyo +3.3%, Los Angeles +2.8%.
- Tokyo: food prices rose faster than prices overall (+3.3% vs +2.7%).
- Los Angeles: food prices rose more slowly than prices overall (+2.8% vs +3.7%).
Recent figures
| Period | Tokyo · All items | Los Angeles · All items | Tokyo · Food | Los Angeles · Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | +2.7% | +3.7% | +3.3% | +2.8% |
| August 2026 | +1.9% | +3.6% | +3.8% | +3% |
| July 2026 | +1.8% | +3.4% | +4% | +3.9% |
| June 2026 | +1.6% | +3.3% | +3.7% | +2.9% |
| May 2026 | +1.3% | +3.6% | +3.9% | +4.5% |
| April 2026 | +1.4% | +3.7% | +3.9% | +4.3% |
| March 2026 | +1.5% | +3.4% | +3.2% | +2.9% |
| February 2026 | +1.6% | +2.9% | +3.8% | +2.9% |
| January 2026 | +1.6% | +3% | +3.3% | +2.8% |
Sources
- Tokyo: Tokyo’s 23 wards (Statistics Bureau of Japan, 2025 base; 12-month changes from January 2026) — Statistics Bureau of Japan · license
- Los Angeles: Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim metro area (BLS, CPI-U) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · license
Other city comparisons
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This analysis was written by AI from official statistics and passed automated checks. Last checked: 2026-11-01