Inflation Calculator
See how inflation affects money over time. Calculate purchasing power between any two years or project future values.
$
$100.00 in 2000 equals
$182.63
in 2024
82.6%
Total Inflation
2.5%
Avg Annual Rate
💡 Inflation Facts
- • A movie ticket cost $4 in 1990 → $15+ today
- • $1 in 1970 = ~$8 in 2024
- • At 3% inflation, prices double every ~24 years
Features
- Historical US inflation data
- Past & future calculations
- Average inflation rate
- Purchasing power changes
- Real-world comparisons
How to Use
- 1Enter an amount
- 2Choose historical or future mode
- 3Select years to compare
- 4See adjusted values
Frequently Asked Questions
What data is used?
We use historical US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for past calculations and adjustable rates for projections.
Why does money lose value?
Inflation means prices rise over time, so the same amount of money buys less in the future.