2024 E-Insights Report
Cost of Utilities (Regional Price Parity)
Cost of Utilities
Trend Over Time
Competitive Position Trend
About: Cost of Utilities (Regional Price Parities) - Household utilities consist of water
supply and sanitation and electricity and gas.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 鈥淢ARPP Regional price parities by MSA鈥�.
- San Diego witnessed a steep rise in the index value in 2017 and continued a steady upward trend for the same. San Diego finished in the last position with the highest index value whereas St. Louis was the first.
- The regional price parity Index for utilities for the Tampa Bay region was predominantly below the national average, making it a desirable place to live.
- The Tampa Bay region initially held the 9th position, but as years passed the region held the 13th position, indicating the rise in the utility index compared to other MSAs.