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Compare CPI inflation rates: Canada vs United States (20102025)

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
2010–2025
Canada total CPI
42.7%
Cumulative inflation
United States total CPI
46.3%
Cumulative inflation
Difference (A - B)
-3.6%
Percentage points
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.976
Relative CPI growth
At a glance
-3.6%
Total CPI difference (Canada minus United States)
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.976x
Canada
1.427x
42.7%
United States
1.463x
46.3%
Canada
CAD | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
42.7%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.40%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.427x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
United States
USD | CPI 2010-2025
Total inflation
46.3%
CPI change over the period.
Annualized rate
2.57%
Average annual inflation.
Inflation factor
1.463x
CPI_end / CPI_start.
Difference snapshot (A - B)
Total inflation difference
-3.6%
Percentage point difference.
Factor ratio (A / B)
0.976x
Relative CPI growth factor.
Narrative insights

Over 20102025, CPI inflation in Canada was -3.6% compared with United States. The CPI growth factor ratio of 0.976 suggests Canada prices grew slower overall during this period.

Annualized rates also diverged: Canada averaged 2.40% per year versus 2.57% for United States. Use the links below to explore additional ranges.