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Living Inflation Heatmap
Inflation isn't one number — it's dozens. Gas, eggs, rent, college, healthcare: they all move at different speeds. This heatmap shows which parts of your life are inflating fastest. Some cells barely glow. Others are on fire.
Last Updated: February 2026
Key Numbers
College Tuition (since 2000)
+142%
Home Prices (since 2000)
+192%
Clothing (since 2000)
−4%
Overall CPI (since 2000)
+85%
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