inflation
Shelter Cost Index
CPI shelter component index level (2002=100)
🇨🇦 Canada
115.0▲ 92.3
As of 2026-01-01
🇺🇸 United States
1.8▲ 0.1
As of 2026-01-01
Historical Comparison
- Canada
- United States
Why it matters
Largest CPI component (~30%). Driven by rents and mortgage interest.
Frequency: monthly
Units: index
Seasonal adj.: nsa
Importance: 8/10