$1,000 in 1995 is worth how much today?
$2,211.13 in Sep 2026 dollars
$1,000 in 1995 had the same purchasing power as $2,211.13 in Sep 2026. Prices are 2.21× higher, so a dollar from 1995 buys what about $2.21 buys today. Put the other way, $1,000 held as cash since 1995 has lost about 55% of its buying power. Inflation in 1995 was 2.8%. Over the following decade, prices rose 24%.
What $1,000 bought in 1995 vs. today
Using BLS average retail prices, the same $1,000 buys these quantities:
| Item | 1995 | Sep 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| dozen eggs | 1,082 (at $0.92) | 440 (at $2.27) |
| gallons of gas | 872 (at $1.15) | 223 (at $4.48) |
| pounds of white bread | 1,264 (at $0.79) | 546 (at $1.83) |
| pounds of coffee | 248 (at $4.04) | 107 (at $9.33) |
| pounds of ground beef | 730 (at $1.37) | 147 (at $6.79) |
To earn the same today
Someone earning $1,000 a month in 1995 would need about $2,211.13 a month in Sep 2026 to keep the same standard of living, based on CPI-U.
Other amounts: $100 · $10,000 · full 1995 inflation table
Nearby years: 1985 · 1990 · 1999 · 2000 · 2005