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USD Inflation Rate From 1938 To 1953
How the value of the U.S. dollar has changed over the course of 15 years under the influence of inflation?
In 1938, $100 had the same purchasing power as $190.07 in 1953, which indicates a rise of 90.07% over a 15-year period.
Comparing USD Amounts Adjusted for Inflation between 1938 and 1953
| 1938 | 1953 |
|---|---|
| $1 → | $1.9 |
| $2 → | $3.8 |
| $5 → | $9.5 |
| $10 → | $19.01 |
| $20 → | $38.01 |
| $50 → | $95.04 |
| $100 → | $190.07 |
| $250 → | $475.18 |
| 1938 | 1953 |
|---|---|
| $500 → | $950.35 |
| $1000 → | $1900.71 |
| $5000 → | $9503.55 |
| $10000 → | $19007.09 |
| $50000 → | $95035.46 |
| $100000 → | $190070.92 |
| $500000 → | $950354.61 |
| $1000000 → | $1900709.22 |
Source: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
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