Housing

Why rent, utilities and running a home cost what they do.

• Lawn care services: +8.8% in a year
• Moving & storage: −7.1% in a year
• Trash collection: +5.2% in a year
• Water & sewer: +4.7% in a year
• Hotels & motels: +4.3% in a year
• Renters' insurance: +3.0% in a year
• Tools & hardware: +3.0% in a year
• Rent: +2.8% in a year
• Furniture & mattresses: −2.4% in a year
• Major appliances: −2.3% in a year
• Toilet paper & paper towels: −2.2% in a year
• Cleaning products: +1.6% in a year