When did prices double after 1935?
By October 1956, prices were twice their 1935 average (CPI-U 13.7 → 27.5), 21 years later. They had tripled by February 1972.
What $1 from 1935 is worth today
$1 in 1935 = $24.55 in September 2026
$1 from 1935$24.55in September 2026 dollars
Prices since 1935+2355%CPI 13.7 → 336.9
Average a year3.57%compounded since 1935
Inflation in 19353.0%December to December
Worth in September 2026$2,454.94
Prices changed2354.9%
Average a year3.57%
$100.00 in 1935 buys what $2,454.94 buys in September 2026.$100.00 × CPI 336.940 ÷ CPI 13.725 · a whole year uses its average CPI
BLS CPI-U, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted, through September 2026 (3.7% over 12 months). Source
1935 dollars in September 2026 dollars
| In 1935 | In September 2026 |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | $24.55 |
| $5.00 | $122.75 |
| $10.00 | $245.49 |
| $20.00 | $490.99 |
| $50.00 | $1,227 |
| $100.00 | $2,455 |
| $500.00 | $12,275 |
| $1,000 | $24,549 |
| $10,000 | $245,494 |
| $50,000 | $1,227,468 |
| $100,000 | $2,454,936 |
$100 from 1935, decade by decade
| Year | Worth | Average CPI |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | $131.09 | 18.0 |
| 1955 | $195.08 | 26.8 |
| 1965 | $229.57 | 31.5 |
| 1975 | $392.11 | 53.8 |
| 1985 | $783.73 | 107.6 |
| 1995 | $1,110 | 152.4 |
| 2005 | $1,423 | 195.3 |
| 2015 | $1,727 | 237.0 |
| 2025 | $2,346 | 321.9 |
| September 2026 | $2,455 | 336.9 |
1935 in the inflation record
- Prices rose 3.0% in 1935 (December to December), below the 3.3% average of every year since 1914: #46 of 112 from highest to lowest.
- The 1930s averaged -1.9% a year, and 1935 was the decade’s highest.
- Prices first stood at twice their 1935 level in October 1956, and three times in February 1972.
- A dollar today buys what 4.1¢ bought in 1935.
CPI-U each month of 1935
| Month | CPI-U |
|---|---|
| January | 13.600 |
| February | 13.700 |
| March | 13.700 |
| April | 13.800 |
| May | 13.800 |
| June | 13.700 |
| July | 13.700 |
| August | 13.700 |
| September | 13.700 |
| October | 13.700 |
| November | 13.800 |
| December | 13.800 |
| Year average | 13.725 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI-U, U.S. city average, all items, not seasonally adjusted (1982-84 = 100). Source
Frequently asked questions
How much is $1 from 1935 worth today?
$24.55 in September 2026. Prices have risen 2354.9% since 1935, using the 1935 average CPI-U of 13.725 and the September 2026 CPI-U of 336.940 from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What was the inflation rate in 1935?
Prices rose 3.0% from December 1934 to December 1935 (CPI-U, not seasonally adjusted).
What is the average inflation rate since 1935?
3.57% a year, compounded, from 1935 to September 2026. At that rate prices double about every 20 years.
How much is $100 from 1935 worth today?
$2,455. Multiply any 1935 amount by 24.549 to get today’s money.