$100 in 2018 is worth $133.40 today
$100 in 2018 has the same buying power as
$133.40 in August 2026
That is 33% more, an average inflation rate of 3.61% a year over 8 years.
Put the other way, $100 today buys what $74.96 bought in 2018. Cash kept under the mattress since 2018 has lost 25% of its value.
$100 from nearby years
| $100 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $143.79 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | $141.50 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | $141.33 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | $139.57 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $136.66 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | $133.40 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | $131.03 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $129.43 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $123.62 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $114.46 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | $109.94 | 4.1% |
How $100 from 2018 grew
$100 of 2018 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $100 spent on each of these in 2018 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $138.20 |
| Rent | $140.62 |
| Gasoline | $149.52 |
| Medical care | $122.34 |
| New cars | $122.85 |
| College tuition | $117.38 |
| Electricity | $145.61 |
| Clothing | $108.83 |
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Questions
- How much is $100 in 2018 worth today?
- $100 in 2018 is worth $133.40 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $100 in 2018?
- You would need $133.40 to buy what $100 bought in 2018. That is 1.33 times as much.
- How much buying power has $100 lost since 2018?
- Kept as cash, $100 from 2018 buys only what $74.96 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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