$1 in 2007 is worth $1.62 today
$1 in 2007 has the same buying power as
$1.62 in August 2026
That is 62% more, an average inflation rate of 2.54% a year over 19 years.
Put the other way, $1 today buys what $0.62 bought in 2007. Cash kept under the mattress since 2007 has lost 38% of its value.
$1 from nearby years
| $1 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $1.86 | 1.6% |
| 2003 | $1.82 | 2.3% |
| 2004 | $1.77 | 2.7% |
| 2005 | $1.72 | 3.4% |
| 2006 | $1.66 | 3.2% |
| 2007 | $1.62 | 2.8% |
| 2008 | $1.56 | 3.8% |
| 2009 | $1.56 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | $1.54 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | $1.49 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | $1.46 | 2.1% |
How $1 from 2007 grew
$1 of 2007 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $1 spent on each of these in 2007 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $1.73 |
| Rent | $1.91 |
| Gasoline | $1.51 |
| Medical care | $1.69 |
| New cars | $1.32 |
| College tuition | $1.83 |
| Electricity | $1.76 |
| Clothing | $1.15 |
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Questions
- How much is $1 in 2007 worth today?
- $1 in 2007 is worth $1.62 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $1 in 2007?
- You would need $1.62 to buy what $1 bought in 2007. That is 1.62 times as much.
- How much buying power has $1 lost since 2007?
- Kept as cash, $1 from 2007 buys only what $0.62 of 2007 money bought. It has lost 38% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 2007?
- Prices rose 2.8% in 2007. Since then the average has been 2.54% a year.
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