What was the inflation rate in 1914 – 2024?

Annual inflation over this period was 3.35%. A dollar just ain't what it used to be. Our inflation calculator will tell you the relative buying power of a dollar in the United States between any two years from 1914–2024. It will also calculate the rate of inflation during the time period you choose.

How much has inflation changed since 1635?

Inflation has averaged 0.94% per year since 1635, causing an overall price difference of 3,703.18%. Use the form on this page to look up inflation for any year (this year's inflation is estimated based on latest monthly CPI data). What is inflation? Inflation is a measure of how prices change over time.

How did inflation change between 1850 and 2024?

Our calculations use the following inflation rate formula to calculate the change in value between 1850 and today: Then plug in historical CPI values. The U.S. CPI was 7.8 in the year 1850 and 315.301 in 2024: $1 in 1850 has the same "purchasing power" or "buying power" as $40.42 in 2024.