Philadelphia inflation rate: 4.2% (August 2026)
Consumer prices in Philadelphia were 4.2% higher than a year earlier in August 2026. The national rate for the same month was 3.4%, so 0.8 pts above the national rate.
- Previous figure (June 2026): 5.4%.
- A year earlier (August 2025): 3.3%.
- Rank among 14 areas with figures for August 2026: 3 (highest = 1).
Recent figures
| Latest | Philadelphia | National |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| June 2026 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| April 2026 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| February 2026 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| December 2025 | 3.9% | 2.7% |
| August 2025 | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| June 2025 | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| April 2025 | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| February 2025 | 3.1% | 2.8% |
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