How unaffordable has the US become?

While US CPI inflation has risen by ~6.0% over the last 2 years, inflation in many necessities has been much higher.

Transportation services prices have skyrocketed by 18.5% since June 2022.

Shelter and services inflation have risen 13.5% and 11.0%, respectively, over the same period.

Water, sewer, trash collection, and electricity prices have spiked by ~10%.

Even food and beverages have seen an 8% increase since June 2022.

Affordability is still getting worse.