$10 in 2007 is worth $16.16 today
$10 in 2007 has the same buying power as
$16.16 in August 2026
That is 62% more, an average inflation rate of 2.54% a year over 19 years.
Put the other way, $10 today buys what $6.19 bought in 2007. Cash kept under the mattress since 2007 has lost 38% of its value.
$10 from nearby years
| $10 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $18.62 | 1.6% |
| 2003 | $18.21 | 2.3% |
| 2004 | $17.73 | 2.7% |
| 2005 | $17.15 | 3.4% |
| 2006 | $16.62 | 3.2% |
| 2007 | $16.16 | 2.8% |
| 2008 | $15.56 | 3.8% |
| 2009 | $15.61 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | $15.36 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | $14.89 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | $14.59 | 2.1% |
How $10 from 2007 grew
$10 of 2007 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $10 spent on each of these in 2007 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $17.27 |
| Rent | $19.13 |
| Gasoline | $15.12 |
| Medical care | $16.89 |
| New cars | $13.19 |
| College tuition | $18.33 |
| Electricity | $17.63 |
| Clothing | $11.49 |
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Questions
- How much is $10 in 2007 worth today?
- $10 in 2007 is worth $16.16 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $10 in 2007?
- You would need $16.16 to buy what $10 bought in 2007. That is 1.62 times as much.
- How much buying power has $10 lost since 2007?
- Kept as cash, $10 from 2007 buys only what $6.19 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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