$5 in 2013 is worth $7.19 today
$5 in 2013 has the same buying power as
$7.19 in August 2026
That is 44% more, an average inflation rate of 2.81% a year over 13 years.
Put the other way, $5 today buys what $3.48 bought in 2013. Cash kept under the mattress since 2013 has lost 30% of its value.
$5 from nearby years
| $5 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $7.78 | 3.8% |
| 2009 | $7.81 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | $7.68 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | $7.45 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | $7.30 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | $7.19 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | $7.07 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | $7.07 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | $6.98 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $6.83 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | $6.67 | 2.4% |
How $5 from 2013 grew
$5 of 2013 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $5 spent on each of these in 2013 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $7.39 |
| Rent | $8.39 |
| Gasoline | $5.94 |
| Medical care | $6.97 |
| New cars | $6.16 |
| College tuition | $6.74 |
| Electricity | $7.72 |
| Clothing | $5.37 |
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Questions
- How much is $5 in 2013 worth today?
- $5 in 2013 is worth $7.19 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $5 in 2013?
- You would need $7.19 to buy what $5 bought in 2013. That is 1.44 times as much.
- How much buying power has $5 lost since 2013?
- Kept as cash, $5 from 2013 buys only what $3.48 of 2013 money bought. It has lost 30% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 2013?
- Prices rose 1.5% in 2013. Since then the average has been 2.81% a year.
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