CPI-U in 1994
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) averaged 148.2 in 1994 (1982–84 = 100), 2.6% above the 1993 average. From December 1993 to December 1994, prices rose 2.7%. Prices in August 2026 were 2.26 times their 1994 level.
Monthly CPI-U index values, 1994
The highest monthly index in 1994 was 149.7 (December), the lowest 146.2 (January). The 12-month inflation rate ranged from +2.3% in May to +3.0% in September. Historical context — The Great Moderation (1983–2007): Inflation averaged about 3% a year with low volatility.
| Month | CPI-U index | Change from prior month | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1994 | 146.2 | +0.3% | +2.5% |
| February 1994 | 146.7 | +0.3% | +2.5% |
| March 1994 | 147.2 | +0.3% | +2.5% |
| April 1994 | 147.4 | +0.1% | +2.4% |
| May 1994 | 147.5 | +0.1% | +2.3% |
| June 1994 | 148.0 | +0.3% | +2.5% |
| July 1994 | 148.4 | +0.3% | +2.8% |
| August 1994 | 149.0 | +0.4% | +2.9% |
| September 1994 | 149.4 | +0.3% | +3.0% |
| October 1994 | 149.5 | +0.1% | +2.6% |
| November 1994 | 149.7 | +0.1% | +2.7% |
| December 1994 | 149.7 | 0.0% | +2.7% |
CPI-U, U.S. city average, all items, not seasonally adjusted, 1982–84 = 100 (BLS series CUUR0000SA0). Before 2007 the BLS published the index to one decimal place. Annual average 148.2 as published by the BLS.
CPI 1994: common questions
What was the CPI in 1994?
The CPI-U annual average for 1994 was 148.2 on the 1982–84 = 100 base. Monthly values ranged from 146.2 to 149.7.
What was the inflation rate in 1994?
Measured by annual averages, consumer prices rose 2.6% in 1994; December to December the change was +2.7%.
How much is $100 from 1994 worth today?
About $226.03 in August 2026 prices, based on the change in CPI-U. Use the inflation calculator for other amounts.