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US Inflation Calculator
See how much a past amount would be worth today, using US CPI.
US inflation calculator
What would a past amount be worth today? Uses US CPI data.
Based on US Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U data. For informational purposes only.
How it works
Uses the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) to adjust amounts for inflation. For example, $100 in 1990 had roughly the same purchasing power as about $240 in 2025. This is for the US only.
When to use this
Compare salaries or prices across decades. Understand how much purchasing power has changed. Adjust historical earnings for inflation. Useful for research, budgeting, and understanding long-term price trends. Informational only — not financial advice.