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Purchasing power

Inflation Calculator

See how an assumed inflation rate changes the future cost and purchasing power of an amount over time.

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Enter an amount in the start year and an average annual inflation assumption. This is a scenario, not historical CPI data.

Estimated future equivalent

$0in 2046

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Starting amount$0
Additional amount needed$0
Purchasing power of the same amount$0

Illustrative scenario

Equivalent amount over time

Assumes the same average annual rate for every year in the selected period.

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Year Equivalent amount Cumulative change Purchasing power of starting amount
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