DescriptionNumber of Purchases by Housing UnitsAnnual Purchase AmountMonthly Purchase Average
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HIES 2016 Table 4. Construction Expenses by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Construction | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Dwelling under construction | 891 | 891 | 0 | 0 |
| Building an addition | 252 | 227 | 16 | 9 |
| Remodeling inside room | 823 | 716 | 8 | 99 |
| Remodeling outside room | 517 | 454 | 0 | 63 |
| Roof repairs | 2,632 | 2,411 | 114 | 108 |
| Landscaping and yard maintenance | 356 | 332 | 24 | 0 |
| Air conditioner | 358 | 349 | 0 | 9 |
| Outside improvements | 358 | 349 | 8 | 0 |
| Plumbing or water heater install | 780 | 664 | 0 | 117 |
| Electronic items repair | 613 | 524 | 8 | 81 |
| Window pane screen wire | 934 | 874 | 24 | 36 |
| Hurricane shutters | 105 | 105 | 0 | 0 |
| Other repairs & improvements | 1,022 | 908 | 33 | 81 |
| Construction Materials | 165 | 157 | 8 | 0 |
HIES 2016 Table 5. Appliances by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Appliances | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Electric Stove/Range/Ove | 314 | 314 | – | – |
| Gas stove/range/oven | 1,027 | 978 | 49 | – |
| Exhaust fan | 35 | 35 | – | – |
| Refrigerator | 1,264 | 1,188 | 49 | 27 |
| Freezer | 366 | 314 | 24 | 27 |
| Garbage disposal | 52 | 52 | – | – |
| Vacuum cleaners | 346 | 297 | 49 | – |
| Microwave oven | 581 | 507 | 57 | 18 |
| Washing machine | 572 | 454 | 73 | 45 |
| Clothes dryer | 113 | 70 | 16 | 27 |
| Generator | 874 | 874 | – | – |
| Plumbing or water heater install | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Air conditioner | 1,508 | 1,345 | 73 | 90 |
| Sewing machine | 34 | 17 | 16 | – |
| Other major appliances | 184 | 175 | – | 9 |
HIES 2016 Table 6. Office Equipment by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Office equipment | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Desktop computers | 269 | 245 | 24 | – |
| Notebook computers | 1,404 | 1,240 | 65 | 99 |
| Tablet computers | 715 | 594 | 41 | 81 |
| Electronic books (Nook kindle etc.) | 17 | – | 8 | 9 |
| Printer/fax/copier | 26 | 17 | 8 | – |
| Copier | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Fax | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Printer | 87 | 87 | – | – |
| CD/DVD burner | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| DVD blanks etc. | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Thumb drives | 235 | 227 | 8 | – |
| External memory/hard disks | 113 | 105 | 8 | – |
| Wireless products (routers printers etc.) | 148 | 140 | 8 | – |
| Computer equipment — other | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Typewriter/calculator | 87 | 87 | – | – |
| Power Bank | 173 | 157 | 16 | – |
HIES 2016 Table 7. Audio-Visual Equipment by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Audio-visual equipment | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Television analog | 392 | 384 | 8 | – |
| Flat screen TV | 2,363 | 2,131 | 106 | 126 |
| Amazon fire stick | 52 | 52 | – | – |
| DVD player | 436 | 384 | 24 | 27 |
| CD player | 52 | 35 | 8 | 9 |
| Blue tooth wireless speakers | 165 | 157 | 8 | – |
| Home stereo/ entertainment system | 165 | 140 | 16 | 9 |
| Speakers | 122 | 105 | 8 | 9 |
| Video game systems & games | 314 | 280 | 16 | 18 |
| Camcorder/video recorder | 35 | 35 | – | – |
| Portable video games | 52 | 52 | – | – |
| Other video equipment | 35 | 17 | – | 18 |
| Cellular telephone (not smart phone) | 663 | 594 | 24 | 45 |
| Smart phone | 2,133 | 1,642 | 114 | 377 |
| Telephone/answering machine | 383 | 367 | 16 | – |
| GPS devices (Magellan TomTom etc.) | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Radio | 113 | 105 | 8 | – |
| Karaoke | 35 | 35 | – | – |
| Magic mic (for Karaoke) | 52 | 52 | – | – |
| Audio equipment | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Electronic equipment other | 442 | 402 | 41 | – |
HIES 2016 Table 8. Furniture by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Furniture | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Bedroom Furniture | 1,745 | 1,695 | 33 | 18 |
| Other living room furniture | 1,213 | 1,153 | 24 | 36 |
| Dining room furniture | 323 | 314 | 8 | – |
| Kitchen furniture | 305 | 280 | 16 | 9 |
| Rugs Carpets | 1,956 | 1,712 | 73 | 170 |
| Linoleum | 200 | 192 | 8 | – |
| Mats | 140 | 140 | – | – |
HIES 2016 Table 9. Sports Equipment by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Sports Equipment | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Health and exercise equipment | 252 | 210 | 24 | 18 |
| Camping equipment | 132 | 105 | – | 27 |
| Hunting/fishing equipment | 404 | 262 | 16 | 126 |
| Water sports equipment | 192 | 175 | 8 | 9 |
| Automobile custom accessories | 44 | 17 | – | 27 |
| Bicycles | 182 | 157 | 16 | 9 |
| Golf and golfing equipment | 79 | 70 | – | 9 |
| Tennis rackets & equipment | 43 | 35 | 8 | – |
| Other Sporting Goods | 202 | 175 | – | 27 |
| Acoustic/electric musical equip | 17 | 17 | – | – |
HIES 2016 Table 10. Small appliances by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Small Appliances | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Toaster | 1,067 | 839 | 49 | 179 |
| Electric razor | 226 | 210 | 16 | – |
| Battery powered safety razor | 794 | 786 | 8 | – |
| Hair dryer | 78 | 70 | 8 | – |
| Electric toothbrush | 140 | 140 | – | – |
| Water dispenser | 157 | 157 | – | – |
| Floor wax | 52 | 52 | – | – |
| Rice cooker | 2,084 | 1,869 | 89 | 126 |
| Other small appliances | 839 | 681 | 41 | 117 |
| Lawn mower | 227 | 175 | 16 | 36 |
| Weed Wacker | 591 | 542 | 41 | 9 |
| Chain saw | 366 | 349 | 16 | – |
| Electric hand tools | 497 | 402 | 33 | 63 |
| Non-electric hand tools | 514 | 454 | 33 | 27 |
| Kitchen utensils | 842 | 769 | 73 | – |
| Firearms | 70 | 52 | – | 18 |
| Other outdoor equipment | 156 | 122 | 16 | 18 |
HIES 2016 Table 11. Supplies and Services by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Supplies and Services | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Other hardware and supplies | 235 | 192 | 16 | 27 |
| Other cleaning products | 14,734 | 13,277 | 829 | 628 |
| Other paper products | 7,113 | 6,639 | 439 | 36 |
| Other housekeeping supplies | 2,129 | 2,079 | 41 | 9 |
| Housekeeping services | 796 | 646 | 24 | 126 |
| Cooking services | 70 | 70 | – | – |
| Other repairs & improvements | 558 | 507 | 24 | 27 |
| Other household services | 104 | 87 | 8 | 9 |
| Other repairs & improvements | 558 | 507 | 24 | 27 |
| Electronic items repair | 200 | 192 | 8 | – |
| Computer or related items repair | 140 | 140 | – | – |
| Lawn equipment repair | 175 | 140 | 8 | 27 |
| Hand or power tools repair | 52 | 52 | – | – |
| Sport or recreational equip repair | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Termites or pest control service | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Service contracts for appliances | 70 | 70 | – | – |
| Service contracts electronic goods | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Repair furniture | 35 | 35 | – | – |
| Other repairs & improvements | 558 | 507 | 24 | 27 |
HIES 2016 Table 12. Clothing by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Clothing | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Men’s suits | 356 | 332 | 24 | – |
| Men’s dress shirts | 1,306 | 1,205 | 65 | 36 |
| Men’s casual shirts/T shirts | 5,300 | 4,804 | 236 | 260 |
| Men’s pants and shorts | 5,026 | 4,560 | 179 | 287 |
| Men’s Jeans | 1,887 | 1,607 | 73 | 206 |
| Other men’s apparel | 357 | 314 | 24 | 18 |
| Other men’s and boys apparel | 2,297 | 2,044 | 154 | 99 |
| Other boys apparel | 1,434 | 1,205 | 130 | 99 |
| Women’s blouses/outer wear | 2,173 | 1,922 | 89 | 161 |
| Women’s dresses | 2,274 | 2,114 | 98 | 63 |
| Women’s slacks | 907 | 874 | 24 | 9 |
| Women’s undergarments | 2,356 | 2,166 | 73 | 117 |
| Women’s accessories | 627 | 559 | 41 | 27 |
| Other women’s/girls’ clothing | 1,883 | 1,782 | 65 | 36 |
| Girls’ dresses | 2,403 | 2,061 | 171 | 170 |
| Girls’ accessories | 746 | 646 | 81 | 18 |
| Men’s and boys footwear | 7,916 | 7,040 | 382 | 493 |
| Women’s and girls footwear | 6,799 | 6,115 | 317 | 368 |
| Infant’s footwear | 383 | 332 | 24 | 27 |
| Infant’s coats or jackets | 42 | 17 | 24 | – |
| Infant’s dresses | 218 | 210 | 8 | – |
| Infant’s diapers | 487 | 437 | 33 | 18 |
| Other infants clothing | 920 | 804 | 89 | 27 |
HIES 2016 Table 13. Accessories by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Accessories | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Watches | 830 | 716 | 33 | 81 |
| Jewelry | 586 | 559 | – | 27 |
| Hairpieces or wigs | 151 | 70 | – | 81 |
| Sewing materials | 35 | 35 | – | – |
| Dressmaking/tailoring | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Clothing services | 35 | 35 | – | – |
| Clothing repair. Altering | 157 | 157 | – | – |
| Shoe repair | 52 | 52 | – | – |
| Watch or jewelry repair | 78 | 70 | 8 | – |
| Clothing storage | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Other Clothing Items | 52 | 52 | – | – |
HIES 2016 Table 14. Medical Supplies by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Medical supplies | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Prescription drugs | 3,660 | 3,214 | 203 | 242 |
| Non-prescription drugs and supplies | 7,302 | 6,674 | 252 | 377 |
| Bandages/band aids | 1,010 | 943 | 49 | 18 |
| Prescription eyeglasses/contact | 444 | 349 | 41 | 54 |
| Non-prescription eyeglasses | 333 | 262 | 8 | 63 |
| Other medical supplies | 217 | 192 | 24 | – |
| Contact lens | 35 | 35 | – | – |
| Sunglasses | 324 | 280 | 8 | 36 |
HIES 2016 Table 15. Automobiles by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Automobile and travel | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Automobile purchase | 2,616 | 2,393 | 187 | 36 |
| Automobile selling price | 479 | 454 | 24 | – |
| Automobile repair costs | 16,229 | 14,290 | 943 | 996 |
| Automobile registration | 15,715 | 14,832 | 740 | 144 |
HIES 2016 Table 16. Medical Care by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Medical Care | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Health insurance payment | 10,810 | 10,063 | 496 | 251 |
| Medical care | 86 | 52 | 24 | 9 |
| Physicians’ services | 69 | 52 | 16 | – |
| Doctor’s total charge | 2,127 | 1,939 | 89 | 99 |
| Medical specialist’s charge | 297 | 280 | 8 | 9 |
| Other medical practitioner costs | 235 | 227 | 8 | – |
| Copayment for medical attention | 24 | – | 24 | – |
| Dental services | 61 | 52 | – | 9 |
| Dental services | 200 | 192 | 8 | – |
| Eyeglasses and eye care | 156 | 122 | 24 | 9 |
| Hospitals and related services | 381 | 332 | 49 | – |
| Hospital costs | 95 | 87 | 8 | – |
| New medical services (PET scans etc.) | 87 | 87 | – | – |
HIES 2016 Table 17. Educational Characteristics by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Education | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Tuition other school fees and childcare | 131 | 122 | – | 9 |
| College tuition | 515 | 454 | 16 | 45 |
| Secondary school tuition | 184 | 175 | – | 9 |
| Primary school tuition | 403 | 349 | – | 54 |
| Preschool tuition | 157 | 157 | – | – |
| Other school tuition | 35 | 35 | – | – |
| Other household tuition | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Food or board while at school | 35 | 35 | – | – |
| College food/board | 18 | – | – | 18 |
| Child day care | 61 | 52 | 8 | – |
HIES 2016 Table 18. Self-care expenses by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Self-care expenses | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Health spa establishments | 173 | 157 | 16 | – |
| Body and facial massage | 513 | 472 | 33 | 9 |
| Salon/beauty shop | 469 | 419 | 41 | 9 |
| Manicures and pedicures | 1,521 | 1,380 | 114 | 27 |
| Haircuts | 10,325 | 9,172 | 642 | 511 |
| Hair dying and coloring | 1,368 | 1,275 | 57 | 36 |
| Hair weaving | 8 | – | 8 | – |
| Nutrition centers | 17 | 17 | – | – |
HIES 2016 Table 19. Traditional Activities by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Traditional activities | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Weddings | 1,377 | 1,066 | 114 | 197 |
| Christenings | 1,755 | 1,258 | 138 | 359 |
| Funerals | 3,537 | 2,900 | 260 | 377 |
| Feasts | 948 | 804 | 81 | 63 |
| Family | 3,069 | 2,708 | 154 | 206 |
| Church | 3,018 | 2,655 | 228 | 135 |
| School fundraising | 1,508 | 1,048 | 146 | 314 |
| Other traditional | 948 | 804 | 81 | 63 |
HIES 2016 Table 20. Other Expenses by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Other expenses | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Water – 3 gallons | 14,868 | 13,697 | 813 | 359 |
| Water trucked in | 1,194 | 1,153 | 41 | – |
| Licenses | 6,395 | 5,800 | 317 | 278 |
| Payment for Loan | 5,854 | 5,258 | 228 | 368 |
| Credit cards | 4,733 | 3,983 | 382 | 368 |
| Legal fees | 462 | 454 | 8 | – |
| Computer games | 52 | 52 | – | – |
| Life insurance | 632 | 559 | 73 | – |
| Dry cleaning | 105 | 105 | – | – |
| Fitness centers | 70 | 70 | – | – |
| Other fees | 96 | 87 | – | 9 |
| Child support | 122 | 87 | 16 | 18 |
| Mutual funds | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Child day care | 173 | 157 | 16 | – |
| Home alarm | 43 | 35 | 8 | – |
HIES 2016 Table 21. Summary Expenditures by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Category | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Construction | 9,824 | 8,980 | 244 | 601 |
| Durables 1 | 18,690 | 16,631 | 991 | 1,067 |
| Durables 2 | 7,438 | 6,708 | 236 | 493 |
| Small equipment | 35,165 | 31,848 | 1,837 | 1,480 |
| Clothing | 63,430 | 56,882 | 3,031 | 3,516 |
| Vehicles | 35,039 | 31,970 | 1,894 | 1,175 |
| Travel | 6,734 | 5,573 | 479 | 682 |
| Health insurance | 10,810 | 10,063 | 496 | 251 |
| Other medical | 3,835 | 3,424 | 276 | 135 |
| Loans | 5,854 | 5,258 | 228 | 368 |
| Education | 1,557 | 1,398 | 24 | 135 |
| Other non-diary | 53,871 | 47,641 | 3,324 | 2,906 |
HIES 2016 Table 22. Summary Expenditures by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Category | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Construction | 9,824 | 8,980 | 244 | 601 |
| Durables 1 | 18,690 | 16,631 | 991 | 1,067 |
| Durables 2 | 7,438 | 6,708 | 236 | 493 |
| Small equipment | 35,165 | 31,848 | 1,837 | 1,480 |
| Clothing | 63,430 | 56,882 | 3,031 | 3,516 |
| Vehicles | 35,039 | 31,970 | 1,894 | 1,175 |
| Travel | 6,804 | 5,643 | 479 | 682 |
| Health insurance | 10,810 | 10,063 | 496 | 251 |
| Other medical | 3,835 | 3,424 | 276 | 135 |
| Loans | 5,854 | 5,258 | 228 | 368 |
| Credit card | 4,750 | 4,001 | 382 | 368 |
| Education | 1,557 | 1,398 | 24 | 135 |
| Other non-diary | 53,871 | 47,641 | 3,324 | 2,906 |
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HIES 2016 Table 4. Construction Expenses by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Dwelling under construction | $8,362,342 | $8,362,342 | $- | $- |
| Building an addition | $1,550,023 | $1,388,867 | $89,393 | $71,762 |
| Remodeling inside room | $2,854,943 | $2,645,224 | $121,900 | $87,819 |
| Remodeling outside room | $1,773,868 | $1,708,743 | $- | $65,124 |
| Roof repairs | $5,924,474 | $5,693,359 | $164,914 | $66,201 |
| Landscaping and yard maintenance | $166,620 | $160,200 | $6,420 | $- |
| Air conditioner | $141,921 | $141,472 | $- | $449 |
| Outside improvements | $334,099 | $329,223 | $4,876 | $- |
| Plumbing or water heater install | $485,167 | $437,624 | $- | $47,543 |
| Electronic items repair | $356,766 | $344,422 | $1,625 | $10,720 |
| Window pane screen wire | $616,641 | $578,607 | $4,843 | $33,190 |
| Hurricane shutters | $202,303 | $202,303 | $- | $- |
| Other repairs & improvements | $1,602,733 | $1,569,961 | $11,459 | $21,313 |
| Construction Materials | $475,100 | $466,974 | $8,127 | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 5. Appliances by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Electric Stove/Range/Ove | $107,371 | $107,371 | $- | $- |
| Gas stove/range/oven | $76,935 | $75,383 | $1,552 | $- |
| Exhaust fan | $1,136 | $1,136 | $- | $- |
| Refrigerator | $598,486 | $559,250 | $15,644 | $23,592 |
| Freezer | $158,768 | $128,544 | $19,504 | $10,720 |
| Garbage disposal | $13,662 | $13,662 | $- | $- |
| Vacuum cleaners | $22,220 | $18,571 | $3,649 | $- |
| Microwave oven | $63,269 | $57,581 | $4,746 | $942 |
| Washing machine | $268,573 | $198,844 | $45,509 | $24,220 |
| Clothes dryer | $53,169 | $29,682 | $11,377 | $12,110 |
| Generator | $1,206,655 | $1,206,655 | $- | $- |
| Plumbing or water heater install | $10,482 | $10,482 | $- | $- |
| Air conditioner | $881,410 | $834,071 | $14,067 | $33,271 |
| Sewing machine | $5,063 | $2,096 | $2,966 | $- |
| Other major appliances | $23,131 | $21,785 | $- | $1,346 |
HIES 2016 Table 6. Office Equipment by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Desktop computers | $157,019 | $139,149 | $17,871 | $- |
| Notebook computers | $947,380 | $866,583 | $42,584 | $38,213 |
| Tablet computers | $236,126 | $185,724 | $11,515 | $38,886 |
| Electronic books (Nook kindle etc.) | $3,744 | $- | $1,950 | $1,794 |
| Printer/fax/copier | $2,355 | $1,136 | $1,219 | $- |
| Copier | $2,096 | $2,096 | $- | $- |
| Fax | $2,096 | $2,096 | $- | $- |
| Printer | $25,139 | $25,139 | $- | $- |
| CD/DVD burner | $1,048 | $1,048 | $- | $- |
| DVD blanks etc. | $1,223 | $1,223 | $- | $- |
| Thumb drives | $10,771 | $10,202 | $569 | $- |
| External memory/hard disks | $10,497 | $9,766 | $731 | $- |
| Wireless products (routers printers etc.) | $11,978 | $11,653 | $325 | $- |
| Computer equipment — other | $5,241 | $5,241 | $- | $- |
| Typewriter/calculator | $3,983 | $3,983 | $- | $- |
| Power Bank | $9,467 | $8,857 | $610 | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 7. Audio-Visual Equipment by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Television analog | $114,136 | $113,730 | $406 | $- |
| Flat screen TV | $1,097,360 | $1,028,688 | $37,797 | $30,876 |
| Amazon fire stick | $2,795 | $2,795 | $- | $- |
| DVD player | $63,294 | $59,713 | $1,788 | $1,794 |
| CD player | $8,355 | $6,971 | $488 | $897 |
| Blue tooth wireless speakers | $22,523 | $22,117 | $406 | $- |
| Home stereo/ entertainment system | $28,383 | $20,527 | $3,820 | $4,037 |
| Speakers | $26,071 | $18,868 | $4,063 | $3,140 |
| Video game systems & games | $128,221 | $116,228 | $5,445 | $6,548 |
| Camcorder/video recorder | $12,229 | $12,229 | $- | $- |
| Portable video games | $5,765 | $5,765 | $- | $- |
| Other video equipment | $6,960 | $4,368 | $- | $2,592 |
| Cellular telephone (not smart phone) | $202,635 | $195,804 | $5,404 | $1,426 |
| Smart phone | $896,790 | $727,714 | $52,929 | $116,147 |
| Telephone/answering machine | $15,067 | $14,238 | $829 | $- |
| GPS devices (Magellan TomTom etc.) | $3,843 | $3,843 | $- | $- |
| Radio | $25,853 | $25,122 | $731 | $- |
| Karaoke | $13,959 | $13,959 | $- | $- |
| Magic mic (for Karaoke) | $13,452 | $13,452 | $- | $- |
| Audio equipment | $2,621 | $2,621 | $- | $- |
| Electronic equipment other | $61,477 | $55,869 | $5,607 | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 8. Furniture by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Bedroom Furniture | $740,115 | $702,452 | $25,867 | $11,796 |
| Other living room furniture | $453,079 | $439,301 | $8,127 | $5,651 |
| Dining room furniture | $208,806 | $208,400 | $406 | $- |
| Kitchen furniture | $60,406 | $59,381 | $488 | $538 |
| Rugs Carpets | $308,498 | $290,509 | $3,251 | $14,738 |
| Linoleum | $145,888 | $144,669 | $1,219 | $- |
| Mats | $11,478 | $11,478 | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 9. Sports Equipment by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Health and exercise equipment | $86,527 | $67,295 | $17,797 | $1,435 |
| Camping equipment | $15,561 | $14,395 | $- | $1,166 |
| Hunting/fishing equipment | $518,950 | $478,312 | $7,314 | $33,325 |
| Water sports equipment | $24,456 | $22,012 | $650 | $1,794 |
| Automobile custom accessories | $16,744 | $4,455 | $- | $12,289 |
| Bicycles | $22,284 | $17,819 | $3,657 | $807 |
| Golf and golfing equipment | $42,872 | $40,181 | $- | $2,691 |
| Tennis rackets & equipment | $6,102 | $5,940 | $163 | $- |
| Other Sporting Goods | $55,284 | $51,938 | $- | $3,346 |
| Acoustic/electric musical equip | $33,193 | $33,193 | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 10. Small appliances by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Toaster | $61,557 | $48,724 | $3,836 | $8,997 |
| Electric razor | $5,447 | $4,699 | $748 | $- |
| Battery powered safety razor | $29,940 | $29,891 | $49 | $- |
| Hair dryer | $2,072 | $1,747 | $325 | $- |
| Electric toothbrush | $2,830 | $2,830 | $- | $- |
| Water dispenser | $7,617 | $7,617 | $- | $- |
| Floor wax | $6,115 | $6,115 | $- | $- |
| Rice cooker | $121,318 | $109,485 | $5,518 | $6,315 |
| Other small appliances | $54,434 | $43,116 | $2,267 | $9,051 |
| Lawn mower | $59,394 | $46,173 | $5,282 | $7,939 |
| Weed Wacker | $203,831 | $189,882 | $8,208 | $5,741 |
| Chain saw | $85,446 | $82,057 | $3,389 | $- |
| Electric hand tools | $106,795 | $87,123 | $5,445 | $14,227 |
| Non-electric hand tools | $83,757 | $55,607 | $8,460 | $19,690 |
| Kitchen utensils | $66,988 | $63,241 | $3,746 | $- |
| Firearms | $27,857 | $12,159 | $- | $15,698 |
| Other outdoor equipment | $902,428 | $885,294 | $13,815 | $3,319 |
HIES 2016 Table 11. Supplies and Services by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Other hardware and supplies | $54,861 | $50,558 | $894 | $3,409 |
| Other cleaning products | $1,560,122 | $1,412,207 | $98,390 | $49,525 |
| Other paper products | $427,456 | $399,435 | $26,810 | $1,211 |
| Other housekeeping supplies | $150,701 | $145,805 | $3,820 | $1,076 |
| Housekeeping services | $195,206 | $168,359 | $5,282 | $21,565 |
| Cooking services | $8,211 | $8,211 | $- | $- |
| Other repairs & improvements | $120,085 | $117,608 | $1,284 | $1,193 |
| Other household services | $16,387 | $13,539 | $1,950 | $897 |
| Other repairs & improvements | $120,085 | $117,608 | $1,284 | $1,193 |
| Electronic items repair | $27,601 | $27,113 | $488 | $- |
| Computer or related items repair | $10,290 | $10,290 | $- | $- |
| Lawn equipment repair | $16,193 | $11,792 | $813 | $3,588 |
| Hand or power tools repair | $4,193 | $4,193 | $- | $- |
| Sport or recreational equip repair | $1,048 | $1,048 | $- | $- |
| Termites or pest control service | $1,048 | $1,048 | $- | $- |
| Service contracts for appliances | $7,512 | $7,512 | $- | $- |
| Service contracts electronic goods | $437 | $437 | $- | $- |
| Repair furniture | $20,964 | $20,964 | $- | $- |
| Other repairs & improvements | $120,085 | $117,608 | $1,284 | $1,193 |
HIES 2016 Table 12. Clothing by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Men’s suits | $60,906 | $58,874 | $2,032 | $- |
| Men’s dress shirts | $151,611 | $142,713 | $6,745 | $2,153 |
| Men’s casual shirts/T shirts | $501,481 | $454,989 | $21,007 | $25,485 |
| Men’s pants and shorts | $484,844 | $436,925 | $17,464 | $30,454 |
| Men’s Jeans | $106,380 | $95,841 | $3,121 | $7,418 |
| Other men’s apparel | $36,519 | $34,626 | $1,463 | $431 |
| Other men’s and boys apparel | $308,873 | $260,897 | $17,432 | $30,544 |
| Other boys apparel | $166,449 | $136,179 | $12,312 | $17,959 |
| Women’s blouses/outer wear | $280,907 | $246,292 | $17,123 | $17,492 |
| Women’s dresses | $255,508 | $244,004 | $8,947 | $2,557 |
| Women’s slacks | $129,969 | $128,178 | $894 | $897 |
| Women’s undergarments | $161,560 | $147,133 | $6,623 | $7,804 |
| Women’s accessories | $47,347 | $43,832 | $3,129 | $386 |
| Other women’s/girls’ clothing | $175,755 | $164,917 | $5,859 | $4,979 |
| Girls’ dresses | $389,131 | $324,034 | $25,753 | $39,344 |
| Girls’ accessories | $71,427 | $62,630 | $6,339 | $2,458 |
| Men’s and boys footwear | $749,771 | $659,301 | $36,342 | $54,127 |
| Women’s and girls footwear | $492,315 | $446,691 | $21,503 | $24,121 |
| Infant’s footwear | $16,848 | $15,548 | $358 | $942 |
| Infant’s coats or jackets | $2,190 | $524 | $1,666 | $- |
| Infant’s dresses | $11,693 | $11,530 | $163 | $- |
| Infant’s diapers | $35,003 | $32,267 | $1,300 | $1,435 |
| Other infants clothing | $101,459 | $86,809 | $11,475 | $3,175 |
HIES 2016 Table 13. Accessories by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Watches | $129,848 | $122,220 | $2,820 | $4,808 |
| Jewelry | $121,514 | $118,464 | $- | $3,050 |
| Hairpieces or wigs | $4,200 | $2,271 | $- | $1,929 |
| Sewing materials | $2,079 | $2,079 | $- | $- |
| Dressmaking/tailoring | $349 | $349 | $- | $- |
| Clothing services | $5,590 | $5,590 | $- | $- |
| Clothing repair. Altering | $5,416 | $5,416 | $- | $- |
| Shoe repair | $1,712 | $1,712 | $- | $- |
| Watch or jewelry repair | $19,465 | $11,338 | $8,127 | $- |
| Clothing storage | $874 | $874 | $- | $- |
| Other Clothing Items | $18,483 | $18,483 | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 14. Medical Supplies by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Prescription drugs | $483,219 | $420,521 | $46,094 | $16,604 |
| Non-prescription drugs and supplies | $282,450 | $259,412 | $9,915 | $13,124 |
| Bandages/band aids | $16,728 | $14,011 | $699 | $2,018 |
| Prescription eyeglasses/contact | $139,803 | $111,878 | $17,879 | $10,047 |
| Non-prescription eyeglasses | $8,470 | $7,285 | $163 | $1,023 |
| Other medical supplies | $21,042 | $18,938 | $2,105 | $- |
| Contact lens | $2,271 | $2,271 | $- | $- |
| Sunglasses | $17,208 | $14,762 | $203 | $2,243 |
HIES 2016 Table 15. Automobiles by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Automobile purchase | $42,606,785 | $40,183,104 | $2,049,172 | $374,510 |
| Automobile selling price | $1,471,648 | $1,153,895 | $317,753 | $- |
| Automobile repair costs | $2,407,384 | $1,997,261 | $147,922 | $262,202 |
| Automobile registration | $- | $- | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 16. Medical Care by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Health insurance payment | $742,757 | $617,915 | $88,288 | $36,554 |
| Medical care | $10,286 | $3,477 | $5,689 | $1,121 |
| Physicians’ services | $4,161 | $- | $4,161 | $- |
| Doctor’s total charge | $797,849 | $751,491 | $31,718 | $14,640 |
| Medical specialist’s charge | $650,254 | $502,368 | $146,280 | $1,606 |
| Other medical practitioner costs | $142,715 | $141,577 | $1,138 | $- |
| Copayment for medical attention | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Dental services | $94,776 | $89,394 | $- | $5,382 |
| Dental services | $182,173 | $169,983 | $12,190 | $- |
| Eyeglasses and eye care | $34,342 | $29,664 | $4,364 | $314 |
| Hospitals and related services | $507,973 | $505,478 | $2,495 | $- |
| Hospital costs | $41,156 | $40,181 | $975 | $- |
| New medical services (PET scans etc.) | $65,879 | $65,879 | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 17. Educational Characteristics by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Tuition other school fees and childcare | $268,246 | $253,176 | $- | $15,070 |
| College tuition | $1,508,053 | $1,441,592 | $2,844 | $63,617 |
| Secondary school tuition | $114,886 | $104,121 | $- | $10,764 |
| Primary school tuition | $673,831 | $582,783 | $- | $91,049 |
| Preschool tuition | $162,471 | $162,471 | $- | $- |
| Other school tuition | $3,546 | $3,546 | $- | $- |
| Other household tuition | $2,289 | $2,289 | $- | $- |
| Food or board while at school | $73,374 | $73,374 | $- | $- |
| College food/board | $16,147 | $- | $- | $16,147 |
| Child day care | $19,432 | $3,057 | $16,375 | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 18. Self-care expenses by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Health spa establishments | $41,396 | $38,958 | $2,438 | $- |
| Body and facial massage | $188,042 | $183,523 | $1,829 | $2,691 |
| Salon/beauty shop | $84,110 | $67,295 | $16,457 | $359 |
| Manicures and pedicures | $207,834 | $186,580 | $15,603 | $5,651 |
| Haircuts | $1,290,564 | $1,145,387 | $80,950 | $64,227 |
| Hair dying and coloring | $206,347 | $190,196 | $8,167 | $7,984 |
| Hair weaving | $650 | $- | $650 | $- |
| Nutrition centers | $1,048 | $1,048 | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 19. Traditional Activities by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Weddings | $1,540,419 | $1,480,061 | $41,162 | $19,196 |
| Christenings | $413,380 | $356,126 | $15,766 | $41,488 |
| Funerals | $2,016,332 | $1,872,455 | $58,390 | $85,487 |
| Feasts | $543,112 | $488,986 | $51,076 | $3,050 |
| Family | $1,086,753 | $1,010,519 | $39,276 | $36,958 |
| Church | $675,771 | $636,171 | $24,575 | $15,025 |
| School fundraising | $239,485 | $156,724 | $24,096 | $58,666 |
| Other traditional | $543,112 | $488,986 | $51,076 | $3,050 |
HIES 2016 Table 20. Other Expenses by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Water – 3 gallons | $4,141,770 | $3,903,922 | $179,811 | $58,038 |
| Water trucked in | $307,579 | $301,533 | $6,046 | $- |
| Licenses | $395,727 | $356,581 | $21,950 | $17,196 |
| Payment for Loan | $46,172,955 | $39,829,528 | $2,060,110 | $4,283,317 |
| Credit cards | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Legal fees | $263,969 | $261,124 | $2,844 | $- |
| Computer games | $11,984 | $11,984 | $- | $- |
| Life insurance | $1,221,605 | $1,148,270 | $73,335 | $- |
| Dry cleaning | $58,000 | $58,000 | $- | $- |
| Fitness centers | $48,706 | $48,706 | $- | $- |
| Other fees | $242,578 | $215,667 | $- | $26,911 |
| Child support | $132,962 | $47,344 | $60,950 | $24,668 |
| Mutual funds | $5,241 | $5,241 | $- | $- |
| Child day care | $286,775 | $264,671 | $22,105 | $- |
| Home alarm | $14,545 | $10,482 | $4,063 | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 21. Summary Expenditures by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Construction | $24,847,001 | $24,029,322 | $413,558 | $404,121 |
| Durables 1 | $7,672,282 | $7,003,629 | $316,103 | $352,551 |
| Durables 2 | $2,750,247 | $2,591,731 | $68,939 | $89,577 |
| Small equipment | $4,450,138 | $4,075,879 | $200,818 | $173,441 |
| Clothing | $6,018,667 | $5,372,610 | $317,054 | $329,004 |
| Vehicles | $46,485,817 | $43,334,260 | $2,514,846 | $636,712 |
| Travel | $8,057,923 | $7,246,148 | $392,656 | $419,119 |
| Health insurance | $742,757 | $617,915 | $88,288 | $36,554 |
| Other medical | $2,531,565 | $2,299,492 | $209,010 | $23,063 |
| Loans | $46,172,955 | $39,829,528 | $2,060,110 | $4,283,317 |
| Education | $2,842,275 | $2,626,409 | $19,219 | $196,647 |
| Other non-diary | $15,729,579 | $14,510,446 | $751,538 | $467,595 |
HIES 2016 Table 22. Summary Expenditures by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Annual Amount | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Construction | $24,847,001 | $24,029,322 | $413,558 | $404,121 |
| Durables 1 | $7,672,282 | $7,003,629 | $316,103 | $352,551 |
| Durables 2 | $2,750,247 | $2,591,731 | $68,939 | $89,577 |
| Small equipment | $4,450,138 | $4,075,879 | $200,818 | $173,441 |
| Clothing | $6,018,667 | $5,372,610 | $317,054 | $329,004 |
| Vehicles | $46,485,817 | $43,334,260 | $2,514,846 | $636,712 |
| Travel | $6,804 | $5,643 | $479 | $682 |
| Health insurance | $742,757 | $617,915 | $88,288 | $36,554 |
| Other medical | $2,531,565 | $2,299,492 | $209,010 | $23,063 |
| Loans | $46,172,955 | $39,829,528 | $2,060,110 | $4,283,317 |
| Credit card | $4,750 | $4,001 | $382 | $368 |
| Education | $1,557 | $1,398 | $24 | $135 |
| Other non-diary | $15,729,579 | $14,510,446 | $751,538 | $467,595 |
HIES 2016
HIES 2016 Table 4. Construction Expenses by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Dwelling under construction | $9,385 | $9,385 | $- | $- |
| Building an addition | $6,151 | $6,118 | $5,587 | $7,974 |
| Remodeling inside room | $3,469 | $3,694 | $15,238 | $887 |
| Remodeling outside room | $3,431 | $3,764 | $- | $1,034 |
| Roof repairs | $2,251 | $2,361 | $1,447 | $613 |
| Landscaping and yard maintenance | $468 | $483 | $268 | $- |
| Air conditioner | $396 | $405 | $- | $50 |
| Outside improvements | $933 | $943 | $610 | $- |
| Plumbing or water heater install | $622 | $659 | $- | $406 |
| Electronic items repair | $582 | $657 | $203 | $132 |
| Window pane screen wire | $660 | $662 | $202 | $922 |
| Hurricane shutters | $1,927 | $1,927 | $- | $- |
| Other repairs & improvements | $1,568 | $1,729 | $347 | $263 |
| Construction Materials | $2,879 | $2,974 | $1,016 | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 5. Appliances by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Electric Stove/Range/Ove | $342 | $342 | $- | $- |
| Gas stove/range/oven | $75 | $77 | $32 | $- |
| Exhaust fan | $32 | $32 | $- | $- |
| Refrigerator | $473 | $471 | $319 | $874 |
| Freezer | $434 | $409 | $813 | $397 |
| Garbage disposal | $263 | $263 | $- | $- |
| Vacuum cleaners | $64 | $63 | $74 | $- |
| Microwave oven | $109 | $114 | $83 | $52 |
| Washing machine | $470 | $438 | $623 | $538 |
| Clothes dryer | $471 | $424 | $711 | $449 |
| Generator | $1,381 | $1,381 | $- | $- |
| Plumbing or water heater install | $617 | $617 | $- | $- |
| Air conditioner | $584 | $620 | $193 | $370 |
| Sewing machine | $149 | $123 | $185 | $- |
| Other major appliances | $126 | $124 | $- | $150 |
HIES 2016 Table 6. Office Equipment by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Desktop computers | $584 | $568 | $745 | $- |
| Notebook computers | $675 | $699 | $655 | $386 |
| Tablet computers | $330 | $313 | $281 | $480 |
| Electronic books (Nook kindle etc.) | $220 | $- | $244 | $199 |
| Printer/fax/copier | $91 | $67 | $152 | $- |
| Copier | $123 | $123 | $- | $- |
| Fax | $123 | $123 | $- | $- |
| Printer | $289 | $289 | $- | $- |
| CD/DVD burner | $62 | $62 | $- | $- |
| DVD blanks etc. | $72 | $72 | $- | $- |
| Thumb drives | $46 | $45 | $71 | $- |
| External memory/hard disks | $93 | $93 | $91 | $- |
| Wireless products (routers printers etc.) | $81 | $83 | $41 | $- |
| Computer equipment — other | $308 | $308 | $- | $- |
| Typewriter/calculator | $46 | $46 | $- | $- |
| Power Bank | $55 | $56 | $38 | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 7. Audio-Visual Equipment by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Television analog | $291 | $296 | $51 | $- |
| Flat screen TV | $464 | $483 | $357 | $245 |
| Amazon fire stick | $54 | $54 | $- | $- |
| DVD player | $145 | $156 | $75 | $66 |
| CD player | $161 | $199 | $61 | $100 |
| Blue tooth wireless speakers | $137 | $141 | $51 | $- |
| Home stereo/ entertainment system | $172 | $147 | $239 | $449 |
| Speakers | $214 | $180 | $508 | $349 |
| Video game systems & games | $408 | $415 | $340 | $364 |
| Camcorder/video recorder | $349 | $349 | $- | $- |
| Portable video games | $111 | $111 | $- | $- |
| Other video equipment | $199 | $257 | $- | $144 |
| Cellular telephone (not smart phone) | $306 | $330 | $225 | $32 |
| Smart phone | $420 | $443 | $464 | $308 |
| Telephone/answering machine | $39 | $39 | $52 | $- |
| GPS devices (Magellan TomTom etc.) | $226 | $226 | $- | $- |
| Radio | $229 | $239 | $91 | $- |
| Karaoke | $399 | $399 | $- | $- |
| Magic mic (for Karaoke) | $259 | $259 | $- | $- |
| Audio equipment | $154 | $154 | $- | $- |
| Electronic equipment other | $139 | $139 | $137 | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 8. Furniture by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Bedroom Furniture | $424 | $414 | $784 | $655 |
| Other living room furniture | $374 | $381 | $339 | $157 |
| Dining room furniture | $646 | $664 | $51 | $- |
| Kitchen furniture | $198 | $212 | $31 | $60 |
| Rugs Carpets | $158 | $170 | $45 | $87 |
| Linoleum | $729 | $753 | $152 | $- |
| Mats | $82 | $82 | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 9. Sports Equipment by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Health and exercise equipment | $343 | $320 | $742 | $80 |
| Camping equipment | $118 | $137 | $- | $43 |
| Hunting/fishing equipment | $1,285 | $1,826 | $457 | $264 |
| Water sports equipment | $127 | $126 | $81 | $199 |
| Automobile custom accessories | $381 | $262 | $- | $455 |
| Bicycles | $122 | $113 | $229 | $90 |
| Golf and golfing equipment | $543 | $574 | $- | $299 |
| Tennis rackets & equipment | $142 | $170 | $20 | $- |
| Other Sporting Goods | $274 | $297 | $- | $124 |
| Acoustic/electric musical equip | $1,953 | $1,953 | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 10. Small appliances by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Toaster | $58 | $58 | $78 | $50 |
| Electric razor | $24 | $22 | $47 | $- |
| Battery powered safety razor | $38 | $38 | $6 | $- |
| Hair dryer | $27 | $25 | $41 | $- |
| Electric toothbrush | $20 | $20 | $- | $- |
| Water dispenser | $49 | $49 | $- | $- |
| Floor wax | $118 | $118 | $- | $- |
| Rice cooker | $58 | $59 | $62 | $50 |
| Other small appliances | $65 | $63 | $55 | $77 |
| Lawn mower | $262 | $264 | $330 | $221 |
| Weed Wacker | $345 | $350 | $200 | $638 |
| Chain saw | $233 | $235 | $212 | $- |
| Electric hand tools | $215 | $217 | $165 | $226 |
| Non-electric hand tools | $163 | $122 | $256 | $729 |
| Kitchen utensils | $80 | $82 | $51 | $- |
| Firearms | $398 | $234 | $- | $872 |
| Other outdoor equipment | $5,785 | $7,257 | $863 | $184 |
HIES 2016 Table 11. Supplies and Services by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Other hardware and supplies | $233 | $263 | $56 | $126 |
| Other cleaning products | $106 | $106 | $119 | $79 |
| Other paper products | $60 | $60 | $61 | $34 |
| Other housekeeping supplies | $71 | $70 | $93 | $120 |
| Housekeeping services | $245 | $261 | $220 | $171 |
| Cooking services | $117 | $117 | $- | $- |
| Other repairs & improvements | $215 | $232 | $54 | $44 |
| Other household services | $158 | $156 | $244 | $100 |
| Other repairs & improvements | $215 | $232 | $54 | $44 |
| Electronic items repair | $138 | $141 | $61 | $- |
| Computer or related items repair | $74 | $74 | $- | $- |
| Lawn equipment repair | $93 | $84 | $102 | $133 |
| Hand or power tools repair | $81 | $81 | $- | $- |
| Sport or recreational equip repair | $62 | $62 | $- | $- |
| Termites or pest control service | $62 | $62 | $- | $- |
| Service contracts for appliances | $107 | $107 | $- | $- |
| Service contracts electronic goods | $26 | $26 | $- | $- |
| Repair furniture | $599 | $599 | $- | $- |
| Other repairs & improvements | $215 | $232 | $54 | $44 |
HIES 2016 Table 12. Clothing by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Men’s suits | $171 | $177 | $85 | $- |
| Men’s dress shirts | $116 | $118 | $104 | $60 |
| Men’s casual shirts/T shirts | $95 | $95 | $89 | $98 |
| Men’s pants and shorts | $96 | $96 | $98 | $106 |
| Men’s Jeans | $56 | $60 | $43 | $36 |
| Other men’s apparel | $102 | $110 | $61 | $24 |
| Other men’s and boys apparel | $134 | $128 | $113 | $309 |
| Other boys apparel | $116 | $113 | $95 | $181 |
| Women’s blouses/outer wear | $129 | $128 | $192 | $109 |
| Women’s dresses | $112 | $115 | $91 | $41 |
| Women’s slacks | $143 | $147 | $37 | $100 |
| Women’s undergarments | $69 | $68 | $91 | $67 |
| Women’s accessories | $76 | $78 | $76 | $14 |
| Other women’s/girls’ clothing | $93 | $93 | $90 | $138 |
| Girls’ dresses | $162 | $157 | $151 | $231 |
| Girls’ accessories | $96 | $97 | $78 | $137 |
| Men’s and boys footwear | $95 | $94 | $95 | $110 |
| Women’s and girls footwear | $72 | $73 | $68 | $66 |
| Infant’s footwear | $44 | $47 | $15 | $35 |
| Infant’s coats or jackets | $52 | $31 | $69 | $- |
| Infant’s dresses | $54 | $55 | $20 | $- |
| Infant’s diapers | $72 | $74 | $39 | $80 |
| Other infants clothing | $110 | $108 | $129 | $118 |
HIES 2016 Table 13. Accessories by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Watches | $156 | $171 | $85 | $59 |
| Jewelry | $207 | $212 | $- | $113 |
| Hairpieces or wigs | $28 | $32 | $- | $24 |
| Sewing materials | $59 | $59 | $- | $- |
| Dressmaking/tailoring | $21 | $21 | $- | $- |
| Clothing services | $160 | $160 | $- | $- |
| Clothing repair. Altering | $34 | $34 | $- | $- |
| Shoe repair | $33 | $33 | $- | $- |
| Watch or jewelry repair | $250 | $162 | $1,016 | $- |
| Clothing storage | $51 | $51 | $- | $- |
| Other Clothing Items | $355 | $355 | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 14. Medical Supplies by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Prescription drugs | $132 | $131 | $227 | $69 |
| Non-prescription drugs and supplies | $39 | $39 | $39 | $35 |
| Bandages/band aids | $17 | $15 | $14 | $112 |
| Prescription eyeglasses/contact | $315 | $321 | $436 | $186 |
| Non-prescription eyeglasses | $25 | $28 | $20 | $16 |
| Other medical supplies | $97 | $99 | $88 | $- |
| Contact lens | $65 | $65 | $- | $- |
| Sunglasses | $53 | $53 | $25 | $62 |
HIES 2016 Table 15. Automobiles by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Automobile purchase | $16,287 | $16,792 | $10,958 | $10,403 |
| Automobile selling price | $3,072 | $2,542 | $13,240 | $- |
| Automobile repair costs | $148 | $140 | $157 | $263 |
| Automobile registration | $- | $- | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 16. Medical Care by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Health insurance payment | $69 | $61 | $178 | $146 |
| Medical care | $120 | $67 | $237 | $125 |
| Physicians’ services | $60 | $- | $260 | $- |
| Doctor’s total charge | $375 | $388 | $356 | $148 |
| Medical specialist’s charge | $2,189 | $1,794 | $18,285 | $178 |
| Other medical practitioner costs | $607 | $624 | $142 | $- |
| Copayment for medical attention | $- | $- | $- | $- |
| Dental services | $1,554 | $1,719 | $- | $598 |
| Dental services | $911 | $885 | $1,524 | $- |
| Eyeglasses and eye care | $220 | $243 | $182 | $35 |
| Hospitals and related services | $1,333 | $1,523 | $51 | $- |
| Hospital costs | $433 | $462 | $122 | $- |
| New medical services (PET scans etc.) | $757 | $757 | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 17. Educational Characteristics by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Tuition other school fees and childcare | $2,048 | $2,075 | $- | $1,674 |
| College tuition | $2,928 | $3,175 | $178 | $1,414 |
| Secondary school tuition | $624 | $595 | $- | $1,196 |
| Primary school tuition | $1,672 | $1,670 | $- | $1,686 |
| Preschool tuition | $1,035 | $1,035 | $- | $- |
| Other school tuition | $101 | $101 | $- | $- |
| Other household tuition | $135 | $135 | $- | $- |
| Food or board while at school | $2,096 | $2,096 | $- | $- |
| College food/board | $897 | $- | $- | $897 |
| Child day care | $319 | $59 | $2,047 | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 18. Self-care expenses by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Health spa establishments | $239 | $248 | $152 | $- |
| Body and facial massage | $367 | $389 | $55 | $299 |
| Salon/beauty shop | $179 | $161 | $401 | $40 |
| Manicures and pedicures | $137 | $135 | $137 | $209 |
| Haircuts | $125 | $125 | $126 | $126 |
| Hair dying and coloring | $151 | $149 | $143 | $222 |
| Hair weaving | $81 | $- | $81 | $- |
| Nutrition centers | $62 | $62 | $- | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 19. Traditional Activities by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Weddings | $1,119 | $1,388 | $361 | $97 |
| Christenings | $236 | $283 | $114 | $116 |
| Funerals | $570 | $646 | $225 | $227 |
| Feasts | $573 | $608 | $631 | $48 |
| Family | $354 | $373 | $255 | $179 |
| Church | $224 | $240 | $108 | $111 |
| School fundraising | $159 | $150 | $165 | $187 |
| Other traditional | $573 | $608 | $631 | $48 |
HIES 2016 Table 20. Other Expenses by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Water – 3 gallons | $279 | $285 | $221 | $162 |
| Water trucked in | $258 | $262 | $147 | $- |
| Licenses | $62 | $61 | $69 | $62 |
| Payment for Loan | $7,887 | $7,575 | $9,036 | $11,639 |
| Credit cards | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Legal fees | $571 | $575 | $356 | $- |
| Computer games | $230 | $230 | $- | $- |
| Life insurance | $1,933 | $2,054 | $1,005 | $- |
| Dry cleaning | $552 | $552 | $- | $- |
| Fitness centers | $696 | $696 | $- | $- |
| Other fees | $2,527 | $2,479 | $- | $2,990 |
| Child support | $1,090 | $544 | $3,809 | $1,370 |
| Mutual funds | $308 | $308 | $- | $- |
| Child day care | $1,658 | $1,686 | $1,382 | $- |
| Home alarm | $338 | $299 | $508 | $- |
HIES 2016 Table 21. Summary Expenditures by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Construction | $2,529 | $2,676 | $1,695 | $672 |
| Durables 1 | $411 | $421 | $319 | $330 |
| Durables 2 | $370 | $386 | $292 | $182 |
| Small equipment | $127 | $128 | $109 | $117 |
| Clothing | $95 | $94 | $105 | $94 |
| Vehicles | $1,327 | $1,355 | $1,328 | $542 |
| Travel | $1,197 | $1,300 | $820 | $615 |
| Health insurance | $69 | $61 | $178 | $146 |
| Other medical | $660 | $672 | $757 | $171 |
| Loans | $7,887 | $7,575 | $9,036 | $11,639 |
| Education | $1,825 | $1,879 | $801 | $1,457 |
| Other non-diary | $292 | $305 | $226 | $161 |
HIES 2016 Table 22. Summary Expenditures by Island, CNMI: 2016
Household Income and Expenditures Survey 2016 CNMI CSD
| Monthly Average | CNMI | Saipan | Tinian | Rota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source: 2016 CNMI Household Income and Expenditures Survey | ||||
| Construction | $2,529 | $2,676 | $1,695 | $672 |
| Durables 1 | $411 | $421 | $319 | $330 |
| Durables 2 | $370 | $386 | $292 | $182 |
| Small equipment | $127 | $128 | $109 | $117 |
| Clothing | $95 | $94 | $105 | $94 |
| Vehicles | $1,327 | $1,355 | $1,328 | $542 |
| Travel | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 |
| Health insurance | $69 | $61 | $178 | $146 |
| Other medical | $660 | $672 | $757 | $171 |
| Loans | $7,887 | $7,575 | $9,036 | $11,639 |
| Credit card | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 |
| Education | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 |
| Other non-diary | $292 | $305 | $226 | $161 |