$10 in 2018 is worth $13.34 today
$10 in 2018 has the same buying power as
$13.34 in August 2026
That is 33% more, an average inflation rate of 3.61% a year over 8 years.
Put the other way, $10 today buys what $7.50 bought in 2018. Cash kept under the mattress since 2018 has lost 25% of its value.
$10 from nearby years
| $10 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14.38 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | $14.15 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | $14.13 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | $13.96 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $13.67 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | $13.34 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | $13.10 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $12.94 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $12.36 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $11.45 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | $10.99 | 4.1% |
How $10 from 2018 grew
$10 of 2018 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $10 spent on each of these in 2018 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $13.82 |
| Rent | $14.06 |
| Gasoline | $14.95 |
| Medical care | $12.23 |
| New cars | $12.29 |
| College tuition | $11.74 |
| Electricity | $14.56 |
| Clothing | $10.88 |
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Questions
- How much is $10 in 2018 worth today?
- $10 in 2018 is worth $13.34 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $10 in 2018?
- You would need $13.34 to buy what $10 bought in 2018. That is 1.33 times as much.
- How much buying power has $10 lost since 2018?
- Kept as cash, $10 from 2018 buys only what $7.50 of 2018 money bought. It has lost 25% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 2018?
- Prices rose 2.4% in 2018. Since then the average has been 3.61% a year.
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