January 2026 monthly data are now available via IPUMS CPS. Note that October 2025 data were not collected during the U.S. federal government shutdown.
CINTCOST
Monthly cost of home internet access
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes
This is a 2-digit numeric variable.
Description
CINTCOST displays the dollar amount paid per month for household internet service.
This variable is part of the Computer Internet Supplement.
Universe
- Persons in households with computer or internet access.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X |
| 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |