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Free inflation calculator. See how purchasing power changes over time using historical US CPI data.
The inflation calculator converts the value of money between two years using historical Consumer Price Index data. It shows what a past dollar amount is worth in today's dollars, and the reverse.
Researchers, journalists, retirees evaluating fixed incomes, salary negotiators, and anyone wondering whether a historical price was actually expensive in real terms. Economics and history students use it for assignments.
It strips the noise of nominal dollar amounts so prices, wages, and budgets can be compared meaningfully across decades. It also clarifies whether a raise or pension keeps up with the rising cost of living.
It answers questions like "How much is $1,000 from 1985 worth today?", "What would a $50,000 salary in 2005 need to be in 2026 to match purchasing power?", and "Has my rent risen faster than general inflation?"