(The Center Square) — Inflation in the Pacific region was higher than the national average in July due to larger annual gains, according to a report from Common Sense Institute Oregon.

The region consists of California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii.

Inflation in the Pacific region increased 3.27% year-over-year from July 2024 to July 2025, surpassing the national average increase of 2.7%. The region's year-over-year core inflation was also higher with a 3.32% increase, compared to a 3.17% increase in national average.

The inflation rate in the Pacific region is being caused by larger annual gains in medical care, services, housing, transportation and food, according to the report.

The region saw larger annual gains than the national average in every sector except housin

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