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Inflation Calculator

See how the buying power of money changes over time using historical U.S. Consumer Price Index data between two years, or apply a fixed average inflation rate.

How to use Inflation Calculator

  1. Pick CPI (year to year) or a fixed rate.
  2. Enter the amount and the years or rate.
  3. See the inflation-adjusted value and total inflation.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the CPI data come from?
It uses U.S. CPI-U annual averages (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1982–84 = 100). Results are estimates of general price-level change.

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