Household spending in the territorial capitals, 2017
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Release date: December 12, 2018
Household spending in the territorial capitals, 2017
Household spending in the territorial capitals, 2017
Average annual household spending on goods and services: Top 5 categories
| Category | Average | Examples of expenditures within categories | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter | $19,990 | Electricity | $1,524 |
| Transportation | $12,787 | Public transportation | $2,458 |
| Food | $9,418 | Food purchased from stores | $6,981 |
| Household operations, furnishings and equipment | $8,874 | Communications | $3,117 |
| Recreation | $4,257 | Television and satellite radio services | $619 |
| Category | Average | Examples of expenditures within categories | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter | $30,146 | Electricity | $2,307 |
| Transportation | $18,966 | Public transportation | $3,294 |
| Food | $11,690 | Food purchased from stores | $8,475 |
| Household operations, furnishings and equipment | $10,404 | Communications | $3,743 |
| Recreation | $6,910 | Television and satellite radio services | $936 |
| Category | Average | Examples of expenditures within categories | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter | $30,336 | Electricity | $1,256 |
| Food | $16,162 | Food purchased from stores | $12,959 |
| Transportation | $14,333 | Public transportation | $5,811 |
| Household operations, furnishings and equipment | $9,910 | Communications | $4,352 |
| Clothing and accessories | $6,684 | Clothing | $3,851 |
Notes:
Statistics for the territories include the capitals only.
Source: Survey of Household Spending, 2017.
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