Boston inflation rate: 3.8% (September 2026)
Consumer prices in Boston were 3.8% higher than a year earlier in September 2026. The national rate for the same month was 3.7%, so 0.1 pts above the national rate.
- Previous figure (July 2026): 3.7%.
- A year earlier (September 2025): 3.3%.
- Rank among 12 areas with figures for September 2026: 6 (highest = 1).
Recent figures
| Latest | Boston | National |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 3.8% | 3.7% |
| July 2026 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| May 2026 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| March 2026 | 2% | 3.3% |
| January 2026 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| November 2025 | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| September 2025 | 3.3% | 3% |
| July 2025 | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| May 2025 | 3% | 2.4% |
| March 2025 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| January 2025 | 3.9% | 3% |
Other areas
Source
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
This analysis was written by AI from official statistics and passed automated checks. Last checked: 2026-11-03