📈 Inflation Calculator
Adjust dollar values for inflation between any two years with a yearly breakdown.
Inflation Calculator
This calculator adjusts the value of money for inflation over time. Enter a dollar amount, a start year, an end year, and an average annual inflation rate to see how much that money would be worth in the end year, the total percentage change, and a year-by-year breakdown.
Inflation erodes purchasing power over time. Understanding how inflation impacts your money is essential for financial planning, investment decisions, and salary negotiations. This tool helps you see the real value of money across different time periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is inflation?
Inflation is the general increase in prices of goods and services over time, which reduces the purchasing power of money. A 3% annual inflation rate means something that costs $100 today will cost about $103 next year.
How accurate is this calculator?
This calculator uses a single average inflation rate you provide. Real-world inflation varies year by year. For historical US inflation data, the CPI (Consumer Price Index) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides the most accurate figures.
What is CPI?
CPI stands for Consumer Price Index. It measures the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services, including food, housing, transportation, and medical care. It is the most widely used measure of inflation.