Inflation Calculator
See inflation's real impact
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How to Calculate Inflation and Purchasing Power
Learn CPI-based inflation math, convert past dollars to today, project future prices, and adjust salary goals for purchasing power — free online.
About Inflation Calculator
An inflation calculator that shows how purchasing power changes over time. Enter a dollar amount and two years to see the inflation-adjusted equivalent. Uses official Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from 1913 to present. Forward-project future values at customizable inflation rates. See cumulative inflation, average annual rate, and purchasing power loss for any time period. 100% client-side.
Inflation Calculator Features
- Year-to-year comparison
- CPI data (1913-present)
- Future projection
- Purchasing power
- Cumulative rate
- Average annual rate
- Salary adjustment
- Historical lookup
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