Consumer prices have nearly doubled since 2000

CPI-U, index, January 2000 = 100. Seasonally adjusted monthly data through June 2026.

A line chart shows headline CPI-U rising from 100 in January 2000 to 196.4 in June 2026, a cumulative increase of 96.4 percent. The price level rose gradually for two decades, accelerated after 2020, and remained near its highest level in 2026.

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CPI-U measures price change for urban consumers. It is a price index, not a measure of affordability.

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