💸 Inflation Calculator

An inflation calculator shows how purchasing power erodes over time as prices rise. Enter an amount, an annual inflation rate, and a number of years to see the future cost of the same goods, the present value of future money, and your total purchasing power loss over that period.

🇺🇸 Calculating for United States

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Inflation details

Amount today (USD)

Inflation rate (% per year)

Years into the future

$1,000.00 today will cost this much in 25 years

$2,093.78

At 3% annual inflation — purchasing power loss: 52.2%

Total price increase

$1,093.78

What today's money buys in future

$477.61

Purchasing power lost

52.2%

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Frequently asked questions

What is inflation?▾

Inflation is the rate at which the general price level of goods and services rises over time, reducing purchasing power. A 3% inflation rate means $100 today buys only $97 worth of goods next year.

What is the US inflation rate?▾

The Federal Reserve targets 2% annual inflation for the US economy. Actual rates vary significantly — the US saw about 3–9% inflation from 2021–2023 due to post-pandemic economic factors.

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Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational and educational purposes only. Results are estimates and not financial advice. Consult a licensed financial advisor before making financial decisions.