Created by the Council for Community and Economic Research, the Regional Economic Data Toolkit brings together four unique US datasets. Whether you're looking for local economic data or state level policy data, this toolkit is designed to help researchers better understand economic development progress and policies.
Cost of Living
Study and compare consumer pricing trends across places. Access local consumer prices for a common basket of 60 goods and services, comparable across 300+ metro areas since 1990. Recent years include county-level data.
State Incentives
Review a comprehensive, annually-updated dataset of state-administered programs that help businesses grow and create jobs. Access more than 2,000+ detailed profiles of tax credits, exemptions, grant and loan programs, and many others.
State Expenditures
Examine state government investments in economic development programs. Going back to 2007, state budgeted expenditures are comparable across 15 policy areas, such as technology, business attraction, trade, and others.
Diversity Index
Help practitioners and policy makers understand and explore key concepts related to economic diversity of all U.S. counties. Make side-by-side comparisons for up to four counties.
Download Datasets