$20 in 1967 is worth $200.59 today
$20 in 1967 has the same buying power as
$200.59 in August 2026
That is 903% more, an average inflation rate of 3.98% a year over 59 years.
Put the other way, $20 today buys what $1.99 bought in 1967. Cash kept under the mattress since 1967 has lost 90% of its value.
$20 from nearby years
| $20 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | $221.84 | 1.0% |
| 1963 | $218.94 | 1.3% |
| 1964 | $216.12 | 1.3% |
| 1965 | $212.69 | 1.6% |
| 1966 | $206.78 | 2.9% |
| 1967 | $200.59 | 3.1% |
| 1968 | $192.52 | 4.2% |
| 1969 | $182.55 | 5.5% |
| 1970 | $172.67 | 5.7% |
| 1971 | $165.42 | 4.4% |
| 1972 | $160.28 | 3.2% |
How $20 from 1967 grew
$20 of 1967 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $20 spent on each of these in 1967 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $205.52 |
| Rent | $212.79 |
| Gasoline | $272.53 |
| Medical care | $420.57 |
| New cars | $72.91 |
| Electricity | $207.40 |
| Clothing | $53.63 |
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Questions
- How much is $20 in 1967 worth today?
- $20 in 1967 is worth $200.59 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $20 in 1967?
- You would need $200.59 to buy what $20 bought in 1967. That is 10.03 times as much.
- How much buying power has $20 lost since 1967?
- Kept as cash, $20 from 1967 buys only what $1.99 of 1967 money bought. It has lost 90% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 1967?
- Prices rose 3.1% in 1967. Since then the average has been 3.98% a year.
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