Inflation & Purchasing Power Calculator
Calculate historical and future inflation and purchasing power. Fast, free, and fully client-side.
Future Cost
What cost $100 today will cost in 10 years
$134.39
Total Inflation
Cumulative price increase over 10 years
34.39%
Future Purchasing Power
What $100 saved today will be worth in 10 years
$74.41
How the Inflation & Purchasing Power Calculator Works
Calculates the future or past purchasing power of an initial amount given an annual inflation rate and number of years.
Formula
FV = PV × (1 + r)^n
FV is Future Value, PV is Present Value, r is the inflation rate, and n is the number of years.
Calculation Example
With 3% annual inflation, $100 today will have the purchasing power of $134.39 in 10 years.