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The cost of powering your home rises at a slower pace than many of your typical expenses. Compare the average price increase of these expenses each year over the last five years, and the value of electricity shines.
Average Annual Price Increase 2010-2015
4.4% 3.7% 3.0% 2.3% 1.5%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index Rent