United States Inflation
See how inflation erodes money's buying power over time in the United States.
About United States Inflation
Shows both sides of inflation in the United States: what the same goods will cost in the future, and what today's money will be worth then. Higher inflation and longer horizons compound the erosion.
Formula
Future value
FV = amount × (1 + rate)^years
Estimate — inflation is not constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What inflation rate should I use?
Central banks target ~2%; recent CPI has run higher. Use a rate that matches your personal spending basket.
How accurate is this estimate?
Rates are approximate reference values. Local rates, exemptions and rules can differ, so treat the output as a planning figure only.
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United States specifics
- Currency
- $ USDUS Dollar
- Region
- North America
- Country code
- US
- Amounts look like
- $1,234,567.89
- Dates look like
- Mar 9, 2026
- Units
- imperialWeek starts Sunday
In United States, imperial units are in everyday use.
Results on this page are expressed in USD (US Dollar). Figures are estimates for general planning — confirm current rates and thresholds with the relevant United States authority before relying on them.
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