$100 in 2010 is worth how much today?
$154.52 in Sep 2026 dollars
$100 in 2010 had the same purchasing power as $154.52 in Sep 2026. Prices are 1.55× higher, so a dollar from 2010 buys what about $1.55 buys today. Put the other way, $100 held as cash since 2010 has lost about 35% of its buying power. Inflation in 2010 was 1.6%. Over the following decade, prices rose 17%.
What $100 bought in 2010 vs. today
Using BLS average retail prices, the same $100 buys these quantities:
| Item | 2010 | Sep 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| dozen eggs | 60 (at $1.66) | 44 (at $2.27) |
| gallons of gas | 36 (at $2.79) | 22 (at $4.48) |
| pounds of white bread | 73 (at $1.37) | 55 (at $1.83) |
| gallons of milk | 31 (at $3.26) | 24 (at $4.11) |
| pounds of coffee | 26 (at $3.91) | 11 (at $9.33) |
| pounds of ground beef | 42 (at $2.37) | 15 (at $6.79) |
To earn the same today
Someone earning $100 a month in 2010 would need about $154.52 a month in Sep 2026 to keep the same standard of living, based on CPI-U.
Other amounts: $1,000 · $10,000 · full 2010 inflation table
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