Inflation & buying power
What is 2013 dollars worth today?
$1 in 2013 has the same buying power as about $1.43 today (July 2026). Cumulative inflation since 2013 is about 43%, or roughly 2.8% per year over 13 years.
What 2013 money is worth today
| In 2013 | Worth today (July 2026) |
|---|---|
| $10.00 | $14.33 |
| $100.00 | $143.34 |
| $1,000 | $1,433 |
| $10,000 | $14,334 |
| $100,000 | $143,339 |
Based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI-U). A 2013 dollar is worth about $1.43 now.
What this means
A dollar in 2013 — during the 2010s — stretched a lot further than it does now. To match that same buying power today you'd need about $1.43, because everyday prices have climbed about 43% in the 13 years since.
Put another way, today's dollar buys what about $0.70 bought in 2013.
The inflation behind the number
- Total inflation since 2013: about 43%.
- Average annual inflation: about 2.8% per year.
- Time span: 13 years (2013 → 2026).
- Source: CPI-U (CPIAUCNS), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $1 from 2013 worth today?
$1 in 2013 has the same buying power as about $1.43 in July 2026, because prices have risen roughly 43% since then (an average of about 2.8% a year).
How much has inflation been since 2013?
Cumulative inflation from 2013 to July 2026 is about 43%. In other words, something that cost $100 in 2013 costs about $143.34 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 August 31, 2026. Figures based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Estimates for general education, not financial advice.