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Compare CPI inflation rates: Australia vs United States (20202025)

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
2020–2025
Australia total CPI
14.3%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
14.8%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
-0.5%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.995
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
-0.5%
Total CPI difference (Australia minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.995x
Australia
1.143x
14.3%
United States
1.148x
14.8%
Australia
AUD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
14.3%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.70%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.143x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2020-2025
Total inflation
14.8%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.80%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.148x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-0.5%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.995x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20202025, CPI inflation in Australia was -0.5% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.995 suggests Australia prices grew slower overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Australia averaged 2.70% per year versus 2.80% for United States. Use the links below to explore additional ranges.