$5 in 2024 is worth $5.34 today
$5 in 2024 has the same buying power as
$5.34 in August 2026
That is 7% more, an average inflation rate of 3.14% a year over 2 years.
Put the other way, $5 today buys what $4.68 bought in 2024. Cash kept under the mattress since 2024 has lost 6% of its value.
$5 from nearby years
| $5 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $6.55 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $6.47 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $6.18 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $5.72 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | $5.50 | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $5.34 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | $5.20 | 2.6% |
How $5 from 2024 grew
$5 of 2024 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $5 spent on each of these in 2024 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $5.31 |
| Rent | $5.34 |
| Gasoline | $6.08 |
| Medical care | $5.26 |
| New cars | $5.05 |
| College tuition | $5.27 |
| Electricity | $5.55 |
| Clothing | $5.20 |
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Questions
- How much is $5 in 2024 worth today?
- $5 in 2024 is worth $5.34 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $5 in 2024?
- You would need $5.34 to buy what $5 bought in 2024. That is 1.07 times as much.
- How much buying power has $5 lost since 2024?
- Kept as cash, $5 from 2024 buys only what $4.68 of 2024 money bought. It has lost 6% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 2024?
- Prices rose 2.9% in 2024. Since then the average has been 3.14% a year.
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