Inflation Calculator
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How to Use
Enter an amount of money, the start year, and the end year. For historical years, the calculator uses actual CPI data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Forward projections use the average annual CPI rate from the last 10 years.
Example: $10,000 in 2000 would be worth about $18,200 in 2026 — you'd need $18,200 to maintain the same purchasing power.
How Inflation Is Calculated
Adjusted Value = Starting Amount × (CPIend / CPIstart)
The CPI (Consumer Price Index) measures the average change in prices paid by consumers. This calculator uses the annual average CPI-U published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Federal Reserve targets a 2% annual inflation rate. Historically, the average annual inflation rate in the US has been around 3.2% since 1913.
As prices rise, each dollar buys fewer goods and services. If inflation is 3% annually, something that costs $100 today will cost $103 next year.
Investing in assets that historically outpace inflation is the best protection. Stocks, real estate, and TIPS can help preserve purchasing power.
No. Healthcare and education costs have consistently risen faster than general inflation, while electronics have risen more slowly.