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 ...

Inflation has a direct effect on financial security. High inflation reduces purchasing power and damages long-term savings. Money saved for long-term objectives like retirement or education gradually ...

The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role ...