Inflation Calculator
See the hidden tax on your money. Calculate how much prices will rise and how much value your cash loses over time.
Inflation Settings
Adjust to see the impact of rising prices.
Historical US average is about 3%.
Cost of Living
An item that costs $100.00 today will cost:
$0.00
Price Increase: +-100%
Purchasing Power
If you keep $100.00 in cash, its real value drops to:
$0.00
Value Lost: 0.0% due to inflation.
Today
$100.00
In 20 Years
$0.00
This is why investing is crucial—to beat inflation.
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Why Inflation Matters
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising. As inflation goes up, every dollar you own buys a smaller percentage of a good or service.
The "Silent Thief"
If you keep your savings in cash under a mattress, you aren't losing dollar bills, but you are losing value. A 3% inflation rate cuts the value of your money in half roughly every 24 years.