100 Years of U.S. Consumer Spending: Data for the Nation, New York City, and Boston
http://www.bls.gov/opub/uscs/report991.pdf
Presents a 100-year history of significant changes in consumer spending, economic status, and family demographics for the country as a whole, as well as in New York City and Boston. Offers insights into how significant 20th century events influenced the spending patterns of American households. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.