Inland Empire Has Highest Inflation In The Country Due To Skyrocketing Prices Of Essentials

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles:

RIVERSIDE (CBSLA) — Everyone is paying more for groceries, gas and rent, but inflation is hitting the Inland Empire is getting hit especially hard, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The inflation rate in San Bernardino and Riverside counties – collectively known as the Inland Empire – is 6.8%, four times higher than it was this time last year. According to Amar Mann of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the IE has the highest rate of inflation in the nation.

“Costs were lower there to begin with,” Mann said. “Take a look, for example, something like housing. Housing prices or rental prices, it’s been a popular area to move to because it was and to some extent is still cheaper than other places.”

Read more at CBSLA

CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.