$20 in 2011 is worth $29.78 today
$20 in 2011 has the same buying power as
$29.78 in August 2026
That is 49% more, an average inflation rate of 2.67% a year over 15 years.
Put the other way, $20 today buys what $13.43 bought in 2011. Cash kept under the mattress since 2011 has lost 33% of its value.
$20 from nearby years
| $20 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | $33.23 | 3.2% |
| 2007 | $32.31 | 2.8% |
| 2008 | $31.12 | 3.8% |
| 2009 | $31.23 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | $30.72 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | $29.78 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | $29.18 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | $28.76 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | $28.30 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | $28.27 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | $27.91 | 1.3% |
How $20 from 2011 grew
$20 of 2011 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $20 spent on each of these in 2011 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $30.76 |
| Rent | $35.40 |
| Gasoline | $23.85 |
| Medical care | $29.63 |
| New cars | $25.33 |
| College tuition | $29.47 |
| Electricity | $31.52 |
| Clothing | $22.40 |
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Questions
- How much is $20 in 2011 worth today?
- $20 in 2011 is worth $29.78 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $20 in 2011?
- You would need $29.78 to buy what $20 bought in 2011. That is 1.49 times as much.
- How much buying power has $20 lost since 2011?
- Kept as cash, $20 from 2011 buys only what $13.43 of 2011 money bought. It has lost 33% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 2011?
- Prices rose 3.2% in 2011. Since then the average has been 2.67% a year.
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