$100 in 2001 is worth $189.15 today
$100 in 2001 has the same buying power as
$189.15 in August 2026
That is 89% more, an average inflation rate of 2.57% a year over 25 years.
Put the other way, $100 today buys what $52.87 bought in 2001. Cash kept under the mattress since 2001 has lost 47% of its value.
$100 from nearby years
| $100 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $213.50 | 3.0% |
| 1997 | $208.71 | 2.3% |
| 1998 | $205.51 | 1.6% |
| 1999 | $201.07 | 2.2% |
| 2000 | $194.53 | 3.4% |
| 2001 | $189.15 | 2.8% |
| 2002 | $186.20 | 1.6% |
| 2003 | $182.05 | 2.3% |
| 2004 | $177.33 | 2.7% |
| 2005 | $171.52 | 3.4% |
| 2006 | $166.16 | 3.2% |
How $100 from 2001 grew
$100 of 2001 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $100 spent on each of these in 2001 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $202.44 |
| Rent | $233.73 |
| Gasoline | $290.11 |
| Medical care | $217.38 |
| New cars | $126.47 |
| College tuition | $283.12 |
| Electricity | $225.01 |
| Clothing | $107.42 |
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Questions
- How much is $100 in 2001 worth today?
- $100 in 2001 is worth $189.15 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $100 in 2001?
- You would need $189.15 to buy what $100 bought in 2001. That is 1.89 times as much.
- How much buying power has $100 lost since 2001?
- Kept as cash, $100 from 2001 buys only what $52.87 of 2001 money bought. It has lost 47% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 2001?
- Prices rose 2.8% in 2001. Since then the average has been 2.57% a year.
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