Inflation Calculator
See how inflation erodes your purchasing power over time.
Future Cost
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What costs this much in the future
Purchasing Power
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What your money buys in the future
Value Lost
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Purchasing Power Lost
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Inflation Over Time
| Год | Future Cost | Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|
| $ | $ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does inflation affect my purchasing power?
Inflation reduces what your money can buy over time. At 3% annual inflation, $100 today will only buy $74 worth of goods in 10 years. This is why savings in low-interest accounts can lose real value, and why investments should aim to outpace inflation.
What is the average historical inflation rate?
The US has averaged about 3.3% annual inflation since 1913. Recent decades saw lower rates (2–3% in the 2010s), but 2022 reached 8%, the highest in 40 years. The Federal Reserve targets 2% annual inflation as the ideal rate for a healthy economy.
How do I adjust past prices for inflation?
Multiply the past price by the ratio of current CPI to the historical CPI. For example, something that cost $10 in 1990 (CPI 130.7) costs approximately $10 × (314/130.7) = $24.02 in 2024 dollars (CPI 314). This calculator automates this computation.