$100 in 2007 is worth $161.56 today
$100 in 2007 has the same buying power as
$161.56 in August 2026
That is 62% more, an average inflation rate of 2.54% a year over 19 years.
Put the other way, $100 today buys what $61.90 bought in 2007. Cash kept under the mattress since 2007 has lost 38% of its value.
$100 from nearby years
| $100 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $186.20 | 1.6% |
| 2003 | $182.05 | 2.3% |
| 2004 | $177.33 | 2.7% |
| 2005 | $171.52 | 3.4% |
| 2006 | $166.16 | 3.2% |
| 2007 | $161.56 | 2.8% |
| 2008 | $155.59 | 3.8% |
| 2009 | $156.14 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | $153.62 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | $148.92 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | $145.90 | 2.1% |
How $100 from 2007 grew
$100 of 2007 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $100 spent on each of these in 2007 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $172.69 |
| Rent | $191.32 |
| Gasoline | $151.18 |
| Medical care | $168.92 |
| New cars | $131.90 |
| College tuition | $183.32 |
| Electricity | $176.34 |
| Clothing | $114.92 |
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Questions
- How much is $100 in 2007 worth today?
- $100 in 2007 is worth $161.56 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $100 in 2007?
- You would need $161.56 to buy what $100 bought in 2007. That is 1.62 times as much.
- How much buying power has $100 lost since 2007?
- Kept as cash, $100 from 2007 buys only what $61.90 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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