| Average Annual Household Expenditures, 2004 | |
|---|---|
| Item | Proportion of Total Expenditure |
| shelter (home mortgage or rent) | 32% |
| car ownership & operating expenses | 17% |
| food | 13% |
| pensions & Social Security contributions | 10% |
| utilities | 7% |
| health care | 6% |
| entertainment | 5% |
| clothing | 4% |
| household furnishing | 4% |
| education | 2% |
| source: BLS Current Expenditure Shares Table | |
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