Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
1997
College/Unit
Regional Research Institute
Document Number
RESEARCH PAPER 9718
Department/Program/Center
Regional Research Institute
Abstract
This paper summarizes the outcome of a survey of cost of living/price index programs at the county level in the U.S. Additionally, it presents results of econometric analyses of price level data by counties for two states, Florida and Minnesota. Unlike previous studies that use a sample of urban counties and/or metropolitan areas, this analysis uses all units of the defined geographical area. It reviews the differences that occur from applying the same analytical methods to different data groupings, specifically, urban and rural counties. Finally, it points out issues that regional statisticians must consider when developing indexes for counties within their states.
Digital Commons Citation
Blanciforti, Laura A. and Kranner, Edit, "Estimating County Cost of Living Indexes:The Issue of Urban Versus Rural" (1997). Regional Research Institute Working Papers. 186.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/rri_pubs/186