Inflation & buying power
What is 1964 dollars worth today?
$1 in 1964 has the same buying power as about $10.80 today (May 2026). Cumulative inflation since 1964 is about 980%, or roughly 3.9% per year over 62 years.
What 1964 money is worth today
| In 1964 | Worth today (May 2026) |
|---|---|
| $10.00 | $108.04 |
| $100.00 | $1,080 |
| $1,000 | $10,804 |
| $10,000 | $108,045 |
| $100,000 | $1,080,449 |
Based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). A 1964 dollar is worth about $10.80 now.
What this means
A dollar in 1964 — during the 1960s — stretched a lot further than it does now. To match that same buying power today you'd need about $10.80, because everyday prices have climbed about 980% in the 62 years since.
Put another way, today's dollar buys what about $0.09 bought in 1964.
The inflation behind the number
- Total inflation since 1964: about 980%.
- Average annual inflation: about 3.9% per year.
- Time span: 62 years (1964 → 2026).
- Source: CPI-U (CPIAUCNS), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $1 from 1964 worth today?
$1 in 1964 has the same buying power as about $10.80 in May 2026, because prices have risen roughly 980% since then (an average of about 3.9% a year).
How much has inflation been since 1964?
Cumulative inflation from 1964 to May 2026 is about 980%. In other words, something that cost $100 in 1964 costs about $1,080 now.
Where does this data come from?
It uses the U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U, series CPIAUCNS) published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED, using annual-average CPI for past years and the latest monthly value for today.
Last reviewed June 20, 2026. Figures based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Estimates for general education, not financial advice.