Inflation Calculator
Find out what your money will actually be worth in the future. Inflation is the silent thief that erodes your purchasing power every year.
New to this concept? Learn about Inflation →In 20 years, your $1,000,000 will have the purchasing power of
in today's dollars — a loss of 39.0% of your purchasing power.
What this means
Inflation reduces the purchasing power of your money over time. At 2.5% annual inflation, prices roughly double every 29 years. That means $1,000,000 today buys the same as $500,000 would in 29 years.
This is why investment returns must be evaluated in real (after-inflation) terms. A 7% nominal return with 2.5% inflation is really a 4.5% real return. Understanding this distinction is essential for long-term financial planning.
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