This inflation calculator uses the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 1913 to 2025 to estimate the U.S. dollar's buying power and future value.

Inflation dropped slightly in April, yet it's still close to a 40-year high, with consumer prices rising at an annual rate of 8.3%. Rising costs for housing, food, airfares and new cars were the ...

Look at headline CPI and PCE to understand broad direction. Then pay attention to components that matter most to your ...

Distinguishing between nominal and real returns gives investors expanded insight into how their money grows over time. Nominal return reflects the raw percentage gain on an investment. Real return ...