Tariffs and inflation: tracking everyday costs under pressure

CBS News is providing a real-time gauge of the economic squeeze, as consumers face rising prices for staples like food, utilities and rent amidst the looming impact of tariffs. An interactive tool allows users to explore the changes in dozens of household items across various categories.

Behind the data

The categories in this price tracker draw from a selection of goods and services that make up a significant share of household budgets and could be affected by tariffs or have seen notable price increases since 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index and average price data.

As Americans cope with lingering cost-of-living pressures, CBS News is shedding light on the escalating expenses that are shaping daily life for many, from landscapers feeling the pinch of higher gas prices in Massachusetts to Californians turning to Amtrak for affordable transportation in the Central Valley.