We estimate that inflation in 2021 will require the average u. s. Household to spend around $3,500 more in 2021 to achieve the same level of consumption of goods and services as in recent previous years (2019 or 2020). Verkkothe value of the dollar is 37 in 2021. This means that since 1983, the purchasing power of a dollar has been reduced by 63 percent. Put another way, if. Verkkoone way to save is to stop buying as many products from big brands. We have also cut way back on prepared foods and dinners. Verkkoinflation acts like a hidden tax, affecting families' purchasing power in the u. s. Unevenly distributed, it hits various income and wealth levels differently.