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Compare CPI inflation rates: Australia vs United States (20002025)

Use this inflation rate calculator to compare CPI inflation across the same years. Results stay in each local currency with no exchange rates.

Comparison summary
2000–2025
Australia total CPI
86.2%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
80.1%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
+6.1%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.034
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
+6.1%
Total CPI difference (Australia minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.034x
Australia
1.862x
86.2%
United States
1.801x
80.1%
Australia
AUD | CPI 2000-2025
Total inflation
86.2%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.52%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.862x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2000-2025
Total inflation
80.1%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.38%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.801x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
+6.1%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
1.034x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20002025, CPI inflation in Australia was +6.1% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 1.034 suggests Australia prices grew faster overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Australia averaged 2.52% per year versus 2.38% for United States. Use the links below to explore additional ranges.