Top 10 U.S. Cities with the Highest Inflation

Real estate investors can strategically utilize their investments as a hedge for inflation. By investing in real estate, you can help to protect yourself from the effects of inflation. Real estate is a tangible asset that will always have value, even if the economy collapses. When you invest in real estate, you become a landlord and collect rent each month. This provides a steady flow of income that can help to offset inflationary pressures—knowing which U.S. cities have the highest inflation rates can help you make more informed investment decisions.
 

Here are 10 of the top U.S. cities with the highest inflation rates according to recent data from The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):

10. Urban Hawaii
  • Current Inflation Rate: 6.0%
  • Average Annual Household Income: $81,275
  • Average Rent: $1,845
 
9. Boston, MA 
  • Current Inflation Rate: 6.3%
  • Average Annual Household Income: $71,115
  • Average Rent: $3,549
 
8. Chicago, IL 
  • Current Inflation Rate: 6.8%
  • Average Annual Household Income: $58,247
  • Average Rent: $2,091
 
7. Minneapolis, MN 
  • Current Inflation Rate: 7.2%
  • Average Annual Household Income: $62,583
  • Average Rent: $1,635
 
6. Los Angeles, CA 
  • Current Inflation Rate: 7.5%
  • Average Annual Household Income: $62,142
  • Average Rent: $2,563
 
5. Dallas, TX 
  • Current Inflation Rate: 7.8%
  • Average Annual Household Income: $52,580
  • Average Rent: $1,423
 
4. Denver, CO 
  • Current Inflation Rate: 7.9%
  • Average Annual Household Income: $68,592
  • Average Rent: $1,877
 
3. San Diego, CA 
  • Current Inflation Rate: 8.2%
  • Average Annual Household Income: $79,673
  • Average Rent: $2,61
 
2. Riverside, CA 
  • Current Inflation Rate: 8.6%
  • Average Annual Household Income: $69,045
  • Average Rent: $ 1,988
 
1. Tampa, FL 
  • Current Inflation Rate: 9.6%
  • Average Annual Household Income: $53,833
  • Average Rent: $ 1,762
 
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About Ellie Perlman

Ellie Perlman is the founder and CEO of Blue Lake Capital, a woman owned multifamily real estate investment firm focused on partnering with family offices and accredited investors to build and preserve generational wealth. Since its founding in 2017, Blue Lake has successfully acquired and operated multifamily assets across high-growth U.S. markets, completing $1B+ in transactions.

At Blue Lake Capital, Ellie and her team work exclusively with family offices and accredited investors, offering carefully curated investment opportunities that emphasize long-term wealth creation, stability, and risk-adjusted returns. A defining aspect of Blue Lake’s investment strategy is its integration of advanced AI-driven analytics and data science into the entire lifecycle of acquisitions and asset management. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the firm executes data-driven forecasting on market trends, asset performance, and tenant behavior, ensuring strategic decision-making and optimized returns.

In addition to leading Blue Lake Capital, Ellie is the original founder and host of "REady2Scale - Real Estate Investing" podcast, which provides insights into multifamily real estate, alternative investments, and finance.

Ellie began her career as a commercial real estate attorney, structuring and negotiating complex transactions for one of Israel’s leading development firms. She later transitioned into property management, overseeing over $100M in assets for Israel’s largest energy company.

Ellie holds a Master’s in Law from Bar-Ilan University in Israel and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management.

You can learn more about Blue Lake Capital and Ellie Perlman at www.bluelake-capital.com. 

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