Inflation Calculator

See what a future dollar amount is worth in today’s terms — or how much you’d need in the future to match today’s purchasing power.

Amount ($)

Years

Average annual inflation (%) The long-run U.S. average is roughly 3%

In today’s value

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Inflation rate	Today’s value

This tool assumes a constant annual inflation rate and is for illustration only. Actual inflation varies year to year, and specific expense categories (healthcare, tuition, etc.) can rise faster than the overall average.