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USD Inflation Rate From 1942 To 1957
How the value of the U.S. dollar has changed over the course of 15 years under the influence of inflation?
In 1942, $100 had the same purchasing power as $172.39 in 1957, which indicates a rise of 72.39% over a 15-year period.
Comparing USD Amounts Adjusted for Inflation between 1942 and 1957
| 1942 | 1957 |
|---|---|
| $1 → | $1.72 |
| $2 → | $3.45 |
| $5 → | $8.62 |
| $10 → | $17.24 |
| $20 → | $34.48 |
| $50 → | $86.2 |
| $100 → | $172.39 |
| $250 → | $430.98 |
| 1942 | 1957 |
|---|---|
| $500 → | $861.96 |
| $1000 → | $1723.93 |
| $5000 → | $8619.63 |
| $10000 → | $17239.26 |
| $50000 → | $86196.32 |
| $100000 → | $172392.64 |
| $500000 → | $861963.19 |
| $1000000 → | $1723926.38 |
Source: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
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