Inflation Calculator
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Future cost of the same goods
13,439.16
Future purchasing power (in today's money)
7,440.94
Purchasing power lost
25.59%
Year by year
| Year | Equivalent amount | Purchasing power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10,300 | 9,708.74 |
| 2 | 10,609 | 9,425.96 |
| 3 | 10,927.27 | 9,151.42 |
| 4 | 11,255.09 | 8,884.87 |
| 5 | 11,592.74 | 8,626.09 |
| 6 | 11,940.52 | 8,374.84 |
| 7 | 12,298.74 | 8,130.92 |
| 8 | 12,667.7 | 7,894.09 |
| 9 | 13,047.73 | 7,664.17 |
| 10 | 13,439.16 | 7,440.94 |
Use the consumer price index (CPI) inflation rate published by your statistics office. US inflation has averaged about 3% a year over the long run.
Results are estimates for reference only and are not financial, lending or tax advice. Confirm actual rates and taxes with your lender or tax authority.
Also works as:purchasing power calculatorreal rate of returnfuture value of money
How to use
- 1Enter the amount, inflation rate and years.
- 2Optionally enter a nominal return.
- 3Read the future cost, purchasing power and real return.
FAQ
What will $10,000 be worth in 10 years?
At 3% inflation it buys what about $7,440.94 buys today, and you'd need about $13,439.16 to match today's $10,000.
How is the real return calculated?
Real return = (1 + nominal) ÷ (1 + inflation) − 1.
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