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Entertainment and Recreation Costs Rise Substantially Since 2000
The cost of entertainment and recreation has increased substantially since 2000,wiht some categories experiencing more dramatic price hikes than others. Data from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) program, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, reveal significant changes in consumer spending on leisure activities.
Here’s a breakdown of price changes from 2000 to 2023 (the latest full year of data available as of February 5, 2024):
| Category | Price Change (2000-2023) |
|---|---|
| Admission to sporting events | 123.1% |
| Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts | 105.0% |
| All items (CPI) | 87.0% |
| Recreation | 36.6% |
(Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/)
From 2000 to 2023, prices for admission to sporting events more than doubled, increasing by 123.1 percent. The cost of attending movies, theatrical performances, and concerts also rose significantly over this period, increasing by 105.0 percent. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm
the broader “recreation” category, which encompasses items like televisions, pets, sporting goods, toys, games, hobbies, and recreational reading materials, experienced a more moderate increase of 36.6 percent.
For comparison, the overall Consumer Price index for all items – including essential expenses like housing, transportation, and food – increased by 87.0 percent during the same timeframe. https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-price-index-by-category.htm
These data are based on the Consumer Price Index and are not seasonally adjusted. The CPI measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of consumer goods and services.
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