Historical CPI · 2024

CPI-U in 2024

The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) averaged 313.689 in 2024 (1982–84 = 100), 2.9% above the 2023 average. From December 2023 to December 2024, prices rose 2.9%. Prices in August 2026 were 1.07 times their 2024 level.

Annual average
313.689
Inflation (annual avg)
+2.9%
Dec–Dec inflation
+2.9%
$100 in 2024 today
$106.79
Monthly data

Monthly CPI-U index values, 2024

The highest monthly index in 2024 was 315.664 (October), the lowest 308.417 (January). The 12-month inflation rate ranged from +2.4% in September to +3.5% in March. Historical context — After the surge (2024–2026): Inflation eased from its 2022 peak but stayed above the Fed's 2% goal.

MonthCPI-U indexChange from prior month12-month change
January 2024308.417+0.5%+3.1%
February 2024310.326+0.6%+3.2%
March 2024312.332+0.6%+3.5%
April 2024313.548+0.4%+3.4%
May 2024314.069+0.2%+3.3%
June 2024314.1750.0%+3.0%
July 2024314.540+0.1%+2.9%
August 2024314.796+0.1%+2.5%
September 2024315.301+0.2%+2.4%
October 2024315.664+0.1%+2.6%
November 2024315.493−0.1%+2.7%
December 2024315.6050.0%+2.9%

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 313.689 as published by the BLS.

Decade

CPI by year, 2020s

YearAnnual average CPI-UInflation rate
2020258.811+1.2%
2021270.970+4.7%
2022292.655+8.0%
2023304.702+4.1%
2024313.689+2.9%
2025321.943+2.6%
2026331.655*—
FAQ

CPI 2024: common questions

What was the CPI in 2024?

The CPI-U annual average for 2024 was 313.689 on the 1982–84 = 100 base. Monthly values ranged from 308.417 to 315.664.

What was the inflation rate in 2024?

Measured by annual averages, consumer prices rose 2.9% in 2024; December to December the change was +2.9%.

How much is $100 from 2024 worth today?

About $106.79 in August 2026 prices, based on the change in CPI-U. Use the inflation calculator for other amounts.