Inflation Calculator

Find out what a dollar amount in one year is worth in another, adjusted for inflation using the BLS Consumer Price Index (CPI-U, All Items). Data covers 1913 through 2026.

Amount ($)

In year

Is worth in

$1,000.00 in 1913 has the same buying power as $33,129.31 in 2026 — cumulative inflation of +3212.9% over that period (prices roughly 33.129× higher).

1913

$1,000

2026 equivalent

$33,129

Total inflation

+3212.9%

This calculator uses the annual average of the CPI-U All Items index (series CUUR0000SA0). It measures changes in the price of a fixed basket of consumer goods and services. Actual price changes vary by category — housing, healthcare, and education have generally outpaced the headline index, while electronics have fallen.