WalletHub Study Highlights 2025's Changes in Inflation by City

A recent study by WalletHub has shed light on the varying impacts of inflation across major U.S. cities, with Seattle, Boston, and Chicago facing the most significant challenges. The personal-finance company compared 23 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) using the Consumer Price Index to gauge short and long-term inflation changes. This analysis comes at a time when the year-over-year inflation rate reached 2.7% in June, marking the highest rate since February.

The findings highlight Seattle, WA, as the city with the biggest inflation problem, followed by Boston, MA, and Chicago, IL. On the other end of the spectrum, Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, and Anchorage, AK, were identified as having the smallest inflation issues. This disparity underscores the uneven economic recovery and the varying cost of living adjustments needed across the country.

For those interested in a deeper dive into the data, WalletHub's full report provides a comprehensive look at how inflation is affecting different regions. The study's implications are significant for policymakers, businesses, and consumers alike, as they navigate the complexities of inflation and its impact on purchasing power and economic planning.