According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for window coverings are 14.59% higher in 2026 versus 2012 (a $2.92 difference in value).
Between 2012 and 2026:Window coverings experienced an average inflation rate of 0.98% per year. In other words, window coverings costing $20 in the year 2012 would cost $22.92 in 2026 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 2.49% during this same period, inflation for window coverings was lower.
In the year 2012: Pricing changed by 0.13%, which is below the average yearly change for window coverings during the 2012-2026 time period. Compared to inflation for all items in 2012 (2.07%), inflation for window coverings was lower.
Below are calculations of equivalent buying power for Window coverings, over time, for $20 beginning in 2012. Each of the amounts below is equivalent in terms of what it could buy at the time:
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $20.00 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | $20.04 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | $19.72 | -1.60% |
| 2015 | $18.42 | -6.58% |
| 2016 | $18.60 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | $18.00 | -3.19% |
| 2018 | $17.25 | -4.18% |
| 2019 | $16.69 | -3.28% |
| 2020 | $17.76 | 6.41% |
| 2021 | $17.85 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | $19.98 | 11.94% |
| 2023 | $20.65 | 3.34% |
| 2024 | $21.62 | 4.70% |
| 2025 | $22.32 | 3.26% |
| 2026 | $22.92 | 2.68%* |
* Not final. See inflation summary for latest details.
** Extended periods of 0% inflation usually indicate incomplete underlying data. This can manifest as a sharp increase in inflation later on.
Raw Consumer Price Index data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Window coverings:
| Year | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| CPI | 100.000 | 100.617 | 100.417 | 101.975 | 94.667 | 92.367 | 90.292 | 88.167 | 86.350 | 86.558 | 86.077 | 85.779 | 82.202 | 75.779 | 74.275 | 74.371 | 74.502 | 73.313 | 68.487 | 69.158 | 66.951 | 64.152 | 62.048 | 66.024 | 66.368 | 74.292 | 76.770 | 80.378 | 82.995 | 85.218 |