United States inflation calculator 2000–2025
Calculate cumulative inflation in United States between 2000 and 2025 using CPI data for United States. Get the CPI inflation rate, equivalent amount, and inflation shortfall in USD. No exchange rates.
Coverage starts in 2000 and runs through 2025.
$1,000 in 2000 is about $1,801 in 2025 (CPI inflation 80.1%).
United States inflation loss (2000–2025)
See how inflation changes purchasing power over time. Compare two years using CPI ratios to estimate the inflation-adjusted equivalent amount, the inflation shortfall, and the cumulative inflation factor.
CPI values vary by source and methodology. This site uses locally stored CPI series and the formula in docs/DATA_MODEL.md.
Cumulative inflation in United States (2000–2025)
This is a period-level estimate. Inflation affects categories differently (housing, food, energy, services), so your personal experience may vary. The CPI ratio is a useful high-level way to compare “then vs now” purchasing power in United States.
- $1,000 in 2000 is about $1,801 in 2025.
- $5,000 in 2000 is about $9,003 in 2025.
United States inflation rate calculator (CPI)
Use the calculator above to change amounts and compare different ranges. The output includes the equivalent end-year amount, the inflation shortfall, and the cumulative inflation factor.
Key insights for United States (2000–2025)
- Total inflation (CPI): 80.1%.
- Annualized inflation rate: 2.4% per year.
Largest YoY CPI increases (top 3):
- 2019: +2.9% YoY
- 2017: +2.8% YoY
- 2025: +2.8% YoY
CPI-based estimates; year-to-year values can be volatile.
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FAQ
Answers to common questions about CPI-based inflation loss estimates.
How much inflation occurred in United States from 2000 to 2025?
The calculator uses the CPI ratio between the two years to estimate the cumulative change in prices over the period.
What does “equivalent amount” mean on this page?
Equivalent amount estimates what your start-year amount would be in end-year prices (same currency), using CPI ratios.
Is the result guaranteed to match my personal spending?
No. CPI measures average consumer price changes. Individual experiences vary depending on spending patterns and local prices.