$100 in the year 2000 has the same purchasing power as approximately $190 in 2026 due to cumulative inflation of about 90%. This means prices have nearly doubled over 26 years, with an average annual inflation rate of approximately 2.5%.

Key Numbers

• •Original amount (2000): $100
• •Equivalent value (2026): ~$190
• •Cumulative inflation: ~85%
• •Average annual inflation: ~2.5%
• •Purchasing power lost: $100 buys what $54 would have bought in 2000