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Ratio of average consumption expenditures in PSID to Consumer Expenditures Survey
| 1999 | 2001 | 2003 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.96 | 1.02 | 1.01 |
| Food | 1.03 | 1.08 | 1.1 |
| Housing | 0.94 | 1 | 0.97 |
| Transportation | 0.86 | 0.95 | 0.94 |
| Education | 1.16 | 1.31 | 1.13 |
| Childcare | 1.21 | 1.25 | 1.26 |
| Health care | 1.04 | 1.1 | 1.14 |
Source: Li, Schoeni, Danziger, Charles (2010), table 3.
