Inflation Calculator

See what today’s dollars will be worth in the future and how much the same purchase may cost as prices rise.

Your numbers

Cost in the future for the same goods$180,611
Purchasing power of today’s amount
$55,368
Value lost
$44,632
Price growth vs purchasing power
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K0369121518Price of goods · 0: $100,000Price of goods · 1: $103,000Price of goods · 2: $106,090Price of goods · 3: $109,273Price of goods · 4: $112,551Price of goods · 5: $115,927Price of goods · 6: $119,405Price of goods · 7: $122,987Price of goods · 8: $126,677Price of goods · 9: $130,477Price of goods · 10: $134,392Price of goods · 11: $138,423Price of goods · 12: $142,576Price of goods · 13: $146,853Price of goods · 14: $151,259Price of goods · 15: $155,797Price of goods · 16: $160,471Price of goods · 17: $165,285Price of goods · 18: $170,243Price of goods · 19: $175,351Price of goods · 20: $180,611Value of your dollars · 0: $100,000Value of your dollars · 1: $97,087Value of your dollars · 2: $94,260Value of your dollars · 3: $91,514Value of your dollars · 4: $88,849Value of your dollars · 5: $86,261Value of your dollars · 6: $83,748Value of your dollars · 7: $81,309Value of your dollars · 8: $78,941Value of your dollars · 9: $76,642Value of your dollars · 10: $74,409Value of your dollars · 11: $72,242Value of your dollars · 12: $70,138Value of your dollars · 13: $68,095Value of your dollars · 14: $66,112Value of your dollars · 15: $64,186Value of your dollars · 16: $62,317Value of your dollars · 17: $60,502Value of your dollars · 18: $58,739Value of your dollars · 19: $57,029Value of your dollars · 20: $55,368
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How the inflation calculator works

Future cost = amount × (1 + i)^t. Purchasing power = amount ÷ (1 + i)^t.

Example

Using the default inputs (Amount today: $100,000; Annual inflation: 3%; Years: 20), the calculator returns cost in the future for the same goods of $180,611. Change any field above to see your own result and charts update instantly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a typical inflation rate?

US inflation has averaged roughly 3% per year over the long run, with the Fed targeting 2%.

How do I protect against it?

Own assets that historically outpace inflation, such as diversified stocks, TIPS and real estate.

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