1970 — Today

The Vanishing Dollar

See how the US Dollar's purchasing power has eroded compared to gold — year by year, dollar by dollar.

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1970

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📊 CPI vs Real Inflation (Gold-Measured)

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Gap between official & real

📉 What $100 From That Year Is Worth

$100 in dollars today

$30

$100 in gold today

$6,500

CPI says it equals

$780

⚡ Quick Stats For This Year

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Salary in oz (then)

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Salary in oz (now)

Salary Measured in Gold Ounces

How many ounces of gold the average US salary could buy each year. Gold preserves value — the dollar doesn't.

Purchasing Power

CPI Reality Check

Gold Perspective