$10 in 2012 is worth $14.59 today
$10 in 2012 has the same buying power as
$14.59 in August 2026
That is 46% more, an average inflation rate of 2.71% a year over 14 years.
Put the other way, $10 today buys what $6.85 bought in 2012. Cash kept under the mattress since 2012 has lost 31% of its value.
$10 from nearby years
| $10 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $16.16 | 2.8% |
| 2008 | $15.56 | 3.8% |
| 2009 | $15.61 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | $15.36 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | $14.89 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | $14.59 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | $14.38 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | $14.15 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | $14.13 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | $13.96 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $13.67 | 2.1% |
How $10 from 2012 grew
$10 of 2012 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $10 spent on each of these in 2012 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $14.99 |
| Rent | $17.24 |
| Gasoline | $11.55 |
| Medical care | $14.29 |
| New cars | $12.46 |
| College tuition | $14.05 |
| Electricity | $15.77 |
| Clothing | $10.83 |
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Questions
- How much is $10 in 2012 worth today?
- $10 in 2012 is worth $14.59 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $10 in 2012?
- You would need $14.59 to buy what $10 bought in 2012. That is 1.46 times as much.
- How much buying power has $10 lost since 2012?
- Kept as cash, $10 from 2012 buys only what $6.85 of 2012 money bought. It has lost 31% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 2012?
- Prices rose 2.1% in 2012. Since then the average has been 2.71% a year.
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