1934 Inflation CalculatorWhat 1934 dollars are worth today

$1 in 1934 has about the same buying power as $24.09 in 2025 — a total price increase of 2309.0% over 91 years, averaging 3.56% a year.

1934 dollar amounts in 2025 money

Each amount multiplied by 24.0896.

$24.09

$120

$10

$241

$20

$482

$50

$1,204

$100

$2,409

$500

$12,045

$1,000

$24,090

$5,000

$120,448

$10,000

$240,896

$100,000

$2,408,955

$1 million

$24,089,552

The method

2025 value = 1934 amount × (322.8 ÷ 13.40) = amount × 24.0896

Index values are annual averages on the 1982-1984 = 100 base. Source: BLS CPI-U, all urban consumers, US city average, all items.

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Frequently asked questions

What is $1 from 1934 worth today?

$1 in 1934 has roughly the same buying power as $24.09 in 2025. Prices rose 2309.0% in total over those 91 years, an average of 3.56% per year.

How do I convert 1934 dollars to today's dollars?

Multiply the 1934 amount by 24.0896. That figure is the price index in 2025 divided by the index in 1934 (322.8 ÷ 13.40).

What was the inflation rate in 1934?

Consumer prices changed by 3.1% during 1934 compared with the previous year.

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