# Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for Owners' Equivalent Rent — Midwest (Size Class B/C, 2023)
This chart shows the **Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)** for **Owners' Equivalent Rent of Primary Residences** in the **Midwest** for **size class B/C cities** in the USA, categorized for each month of the year **2023**.
- The data reflects **monthly changes in rent prices** for **owner-occupied homes**, representing the **cost of renting a comparable property**.
- It is used to assess **inflation** and **housing market trends** in the region.
- By examining the **monthly CPI data**, the chart provides insights into fluctuations in the **cost of housing for homeowners** in **smaller urban areas of the Midwest**.