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For a range of Transportation items,
this report compares the expenditure
patterns in an area to those of the
US overall. An Area Index is calculated
for each variable which measures how
expenditure on detailed Transportation
costs in the area differs from what
would be expected based on the US average.
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This
report offers valuable insight into any
extraordinary and/or unusual expenditure
patterns in an area related to Transportation
costs. Both the relative volume of expenditure
on, as well as the relative allocation of
expenditure among, detailed Transportation
costs can be evaluated.
The
report includes a range of Household Expenditure
Estimates on Transportaion costs across
several broad and detailed (in parentheses)
categories:
- New
Vehicle Purchases (New Car Purchases,
New Truck Purchases)
- Used
Vehicle Purchases (Used Car Purchases,
Used Truck Purchases)
- Motorcycles
(New & Used)
- Vehicle
Finance Charges
- Gasoline
and Oil (Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Motor
Oil)
- Vehicle
Repair and Maintenance (Coolant and Other
Fluids, Vehicle Repair: Tires; Parts Equipment
and Accessories; Body Work and Painting;
Transmission/Clutch/Drive Shaft; Brakes
Incl. Adjustment; Steering or Front End;
Engine Cooling System; Motor Tune Up;
Oil Change and Lube; Front End Alignment
and Balancing; Shock Absorber; Air Conditioning;
Exhaust System; Electrical System; Motor
Repair/Replacement; Accessories; Auto
Repair Service Policy)
- Vehicle
Insurance
- Public
Transportation (Airline Fares, Intercity
Bus Fares, Mass Transit, Taxi)
- Other
Transportation (Leasing Costs, Registration
and License; Rental; Parking/Tolls/Towing,
Automobile Service Clubs)
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