$100 in 2006 is worth $166.16 today
$100 in 2006 has the same buying power as
$166.16 in August 2026
That is 66% more, an average inflation rate of 2.56% a year over 20 years.
Put the other way, $100 today buys what $60.18 bought in 2006. Cash kept under the mattress since 2006 has lost 40% of its value.
$100 from nearby years
| $100 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 2007 | $161.56 | 2.8% |
| 2008 | $155.59 | 3.8% |
| 2009 | $156.14 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | $153.62 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | $148.92 | 3.2% |
How $100 from 2006 grew
$100 of 2006 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $100 spent on each of these in 2006 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $179.52 |
| Rent | $199.47 |
| Gasoline | $163.59 |
| Medical care | $176.38 |
| New cars | $130.61 |
| College tuition | $194.78 |
| Electricity | $183.25 |
| Clothing | $114.44 |
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Questions
- How much is $100 in 2006 worth today?
- $100 in 2006 is worth $166.16 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $100 in 2006?
- You would need $166.16 to buy what $100 bought in 2006. That is 1.66 times as much.
- How much buying power has $100 lost since 2006?
- Kept as cash, $100 from 2006 buys only what $60.18 of 2006 money bought. It has lost 40% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 2006?
- Prices rose 3.2% in 2006. Since then the average has been 2.56% a year.
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