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Free Inflation Calculator
An inflation calculator estimates how much a dollar amount from one year is worth in another year by applying an annual inflation rate to purchasing power.
Adjusted value
$119.41
Cumulative change
19.41%
Years compared
6
Calculator inputs
Compare dollar values
Results
$119.41 in 2026
$100.00 in 2020 would need about $119.41 in 2026 to keep the same buying power.
Original amount
$100.00
Adjusted amount
$119.41
Price difference
$19.41
Inflation factor
1.19x
Yearly view
Purchasing power path
YearValueChange
2020$100.000.00%
2021$103.003.00%
2022$106.096.09%
2023$109.279.27%
2024$112.5512.55%
2025$115.9315.93%
2026$119.4119.41%
Quick guidance
What inflation does to money
Inflation means the same number of dollars buys less over time. Even a modest annual rate can create a large cumulative price difference over a decade or more.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an inflation calculator?
An inflation calculator estimates how prices and purchasing power change across years using an annual inflation rate.
Does this use live CPI data?
This calculator uses the inflation rate you enter. For an official historical CPI result, compare it with the latest published CPI table.
How do I compare old dollars to today's dollars?
Enter the older amount, set the older year as the starting year, set the current year as the ending year, and use your chosen average inflation rate.
Can inflation be negative?
Yes. Negative inflation means prices fell over the period. Enter a negative annual rate to model deflation.
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