$5 in 2000 is worth $9.73 today
$5 in 2000 has the same buying power as
$9.73 in August 2026
That is 95% more, an average inflation rate of 2.58% a year over 26 years.
Put the other way, $5 today buys what $2.57 bought in 2000. Cash kept under the mattress since 2000 has lost 49% of its value.
$5 from nearby years
| $5 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $10.99 | 2.8% |
| 1996 | $10.67 | 3.0% |
| 1997 | $10.44 | 2.3% |
| 1998 | $10.28 | 1.6% |
| 1999 | $10.05 | 2.2% |
| 2000 | $9.73 | 3.4% |
| 2001 | $9.46 | 2.8% |
| 2002 | $9.31 | 1.6% |
| 2003 | $9.10 | 2.3% |
| 2004 | $8.87 | 2.7% |
| 2005 | $8.58 | 3.4% |
How $5 from 2000 grew
$5 of 2000 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $5 spent on each of these in 2000 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $10.44 |
| Rent | $12.21 |
| Gasoline | $13.99 |
| Medical care | $11.37 |
| New cars | $6.29 |
| College tuition | $14.88 |
| Electricity | $12.06 |
| Clothing | $5.28 |
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Questions
- How much is $5 in 2000 worth today?
- $5 in 2000 is worth $9.73 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $5 in 2000?
- You would need $9.73 to buy what $5 bought in 2000. That is 1.95 times as much.
- How much buying power has $5 lost since 2000?
- Kept as cash, $5 from 2000 buys only what $2.57 of 2000 money bought. It has lost 49% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 2000?
- Prices rose 3.4% in 2000. Since then the average has been 2.58% a year.
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