Calculator
See how inflation changes what your money is worth over time.
Who this is for
Anyone trying to see how prices change the value of money over time.
What to type in
An amount, a time horizon, and an inflation rate.
Start with the assumptions, then use the interpretation below to compare tradeoffs without bouncing between sections.
Assumed constant rate applied each year.
Buying power
To buy the same basket of goods in the future, you would need about $134,391.64 instead.
What that money will actually be worth
Today's amount
$100.0K
Buys the same as $74,409 today
$74.4K
Lose 26% of purchasing power — you need $134,392 later to match today's $100,000.
Purchasing power
$74.4K
Total loss
$25.6K
Loss percentage
25.6%
$25,590.61 of value is lost to inflation in this scenario.
That is about 25.6% of your buying power over the period.
Inflation is slow enough to ignore month to month and big enough to matter over years.
Use this when setting savings goals so future costs do not surprise you.
If the erosion feels large, keep more long-term money invested instead of parked in cash.
Calculators are great for scenarios. Clarity connects your real accounts so the inputs stop being assumptions and start being your actual money.
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Use this if you want to understand how the calculator works, not just plug in numbers.
Step 1
Specify the current dollar amount to project.
Step 2
Set the number of years for the projection.
Step 3
Choose an annual inflation rate assumption.
Step 4
Review future equivalent, purchasing power, and loss percentage.
These cover the assumptions, tradeoffs, and edge cases behind the calculator.
Use the calculator for the math, then use these guides to make the decision with more confidence.
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