CPI-U in 2015
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) averaged 237.017 in 2015 (1982–84 = 100), 0.1% above the 2014 average. From December 2014 to December 2015, prices rose 0.7%. Prices in August 2026 were 1.41 times their 2015 level.
Monthly CPI-U index values, 2015
The highest monthly index in 2015 was 238.654 (July), the lowest 233.707 (January). The 12-month inflation rate ranged from −0.2% in April to +0.7% in December. Historical context — The low-inflation decade (2010–2020): Inflation mostly ran below 2.5% a year.
| Month | CPI-U index | Change from prior month | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2015 | 233.707 | −0.5% | −0.1% |
| February 2015 | 234.722 | +0.4% | 0.0% |
| March 2015 | 236.119 | +0.6% | −0.1% |
| April 2015 | 236.599 | +0.2% | −0.2% |
| May 2015 | 237.805 | +0.5% | 0.0% |
| June 2015 | 238.638 | +0.4% | +0.1% |
| July 2015 | 238.654 | 0.0% | +0.2% |
| August 2015 | 238.316 | −0.1% | +0.2% |
| September 2015 | 237.945 | −0.2% | 0.0% |
| October 2015 | 237.838 | 0.0% | +0.2% |
| November 2015 | 237.336 | −0.2% | +0.5% |
| December 2015 | 236.525 | −0.3% | +0.7% |
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 237.017 as published by the BLS.
CPI 2015: common questions
What was the CPI in 2015?
The CPI-U annual average for 2015 was 237.017 on the 1982–84 = 100 base. Monthly values ranged from 233.707 to 238.654.
What was the inflation rate in 2015?
Measured by annual averages, consumer prices rose 0.1% in 2015; December to December the change was +0.7%.
How much is $100 from 2015 worth today?
About $141.33 in August 2026 prices, based on the change in CPI-U. Use the inflation calculator for other amounts.