San Francisco Bay Area inflation rate: 3.4% (August 2026)
Consumer prices in San Francisco Bay Area were 3.4% higher than a year earlier in August 2026. The national rate for the same month was 3.4%, so the same as the national rate.
- Previous figure (June 2026): 3.8%.
- A year earlier (August 2025): 2.5%.
- Rank among 14 areas with figures for August 2026: 7 (highest = 1).
Recent figures
| Latest | San Francisco Bay Area | National |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| June 2026 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| April 2026 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| February 2026 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| December 2025 | 3% | 2.7% |
| August 2025 | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| June 2025 | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| April 2025 | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| February 2025 | 2.7% | 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