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Inflation Calculator
What was a dollar worth then, in today's money? Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U, 1913 through 2026.
in
is equivalent to
$1,317.61
$100.00 in 1950 has the same buying power as $1,317.61 in 2026.
Total inflation
1,217.6%
Cumulative multiplier
13.18×
Avg. annual rate
3.49%
Purchasing power over timewhat $1 from your "From year" buys, each subsequent year
CPI-U annual averages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2026 value uses the latest month released (June 2026 = 333.952). Historical CPI understates changes in living standards — it doesn't fully capture new goods, quality improvements, or shifts in what people buy.