California annual CPI rate changes from 3.005% to 3.678%.

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CaliforniaAnnual CPI rateVerified May 18, 2026

Previous value

3.005%

New value

3.678%

Effective

Jul 1, 2026

Ends

Jun 30, 2027

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California annual CPI rate changes from 3.005% to 3.678%.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics - CPI-U Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (All Items)

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