Table 3-5 - Household Transportation Expenditures: 1994-96
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Table 3-5 - Household Transportation Expenditures: 1994-96
| Type of expenditure | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual household transportation expenditures | |||
| ($ current) | $6,044 | $6,016 | $6,382 |
| Percentage of components | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle purchases | |||
| Cars and trucks, new | 23.0 | 19.8 | 18.9 |
| Cars and trucks, used | 21.3 | 23.5 | 24.6 |
| Other vehicles | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Total | 44.0 | 43.9 | 44.1 |
| Gasoline and motor oil | 16.3 | 16.7 | 16.9 |
| Other vehicle expenses | |||
| Vehicle finance charges | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Maintenance and repairs | 11.3 | 10.9 | 10.1 |
| Vehicle insurance | 11.4 | 11.8 | 10.9 |
| Vehicle rental, lease, license, and other charges | 5.7 | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Total | 32.3 | 33.5 | 32.3 |
| Purchased transportation service | 6.3 | 5.9 | 6.7 |
SOURCES: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Consumer Expenditure Survey," 1995, 1996, and 1997.