Inflation Calculator
See how inflation erodes your purchasing power over time and plan accordingly.
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How much this was worth in the start year
$100 in 2000 equals
$186.16
in 2024 dollars
Purchasing Power Lost
86.2%
Over 24 years
$100 in 2000 had the same buying power as $53.72 today.
Year by Year Impact
| Year | Equivalent Value | Cumulative Inflation |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $102.5 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | $110.38 | +10.4% |
| 2006 | $118.87 | +18.9% |
| 2009 | $128.01 | +28.0% |
| 2012 | $135.05 | +35.0% |
| 2015 | $142.47 | +42.5% |
| 2018 | $150.3 | +50.3% |
| 2021 | $165.49 | +65.5% |
| 2024 | $186.16 | +86.2% |
Understanding Inflation
What is Inflation?
Inflation is the rate at which prices for goods and services rise over time, decreasing your purchasing power. If inflation is 3%, what cost $100 last year costs $103 this year.
Why It Matters
- • Cash loses value over time
- • Investments need to beat inflation to grow wealth
- • Retirement planning must account for future costs
- • Fixed income becomes less valuable
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