$1 in 2024 is worth $1.07 today
$1 in 2024 has the same buying power as
$1.07 in August 2026
That is 7% more, an average inflation rate of 3.14% a year over 2 years.
Put the other way, $1 today buys what $0.94 bought in 2024. Cash kept under the mattress since 2024 has lost 6% of its value.
$1 from nearby years
| $1 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1.31 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $1.29 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $1.24 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $1.14 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | $1.10 | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.07 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | $1.04 | 2.6% |
How $1 from 2024 grew
$1 of 2024 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $1 spent on each of these in 2024 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $1.06 |
| Rent | $1.07 |
| Gasoline | $1.22 |
| Medical care | $1.05 |
| New cars | $1.01 |
| College tuition | $1.05 |
| Electricity | $1.11 |
| Clothing | $1.04 |
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Questions
- How much is $1 in 2024 worth today?
- $1 in 2024 is worth $1.07 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $1 in 2024?
- You would need $1.07 to buy what $1 bought in 2024. That is 1.07 times as much.
- How much buying power has $1 lost since 2024?
- Kept as cash, $1 from 2024 buys only what $0.94 of 2024 money bought. It has lost 6% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 2024?
- Prices rose 2.9% in 2024. Since then the average has been 3.14% a year.
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