Finance

Inflation Purchasing Power Calculator

Inflation calculator that projects the future cost of goods and the purchasing power of a fixed dollar amount.

Inflation reduces how much a fixed amount of money can buy. Project a future equivalent price and the remaining purchasing power of today's dollars using an assumed average inflation rate.

This is a scenario calculator, not a forecast. Actual inflation varies by year, region, and spending category.

Frequently asked questions

Is inflation the same for every expense?

No. Housing, food, energy, health care, and other categories can change at different rates.

Why compound inflation?

Each year's percentage change applies to the price level reached in the previous year.

Can inflation be negative?

Deflation is possible. The calculator accepts a negative rate above −100% for scenario analysis.