According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for communication were 26.38% lower in 2018 versus 2000 (a $5.28 difference in value).
Between 2000 and 2018: Communication experienced an average inflation rate of -1.69% per year. In other words, communication costing $20 in the year 2000 would cost $14.72 in 2018 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 2.12% during this same period, inflation for communication was significantly lower.
In the year 2000: Pricing changed by 0%, which is above the average yearly change for communication during the 2000-2018 time period. Compared to inflation for all items in 2000 (3.38%), inflation for communication was much lower.
Raw Consumer Price Index data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Communication:
| Year | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| CPI | 96.733 | 97.567 | 98.833 | 99.600 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 100.333 | 73.862 |
Below are calculations of equivalent buying power for Communication, over time, for $20 beginning in 2000. Each of the amounts below is equivalent in terms of what it could buy at the time:
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $20.00 | - |
| 2001 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2002 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2003 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2004 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2005 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2006 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2007 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2008 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2009 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $20.00 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | $14.72 | -26.38%* |