Inflation Calculator

Inflation is an overall increase in the prices of goods or services in an economy. Over time, dollars don't go as far as they used to, meaning that the purchasing power of a dollar in 1982 had more purchasing power than a dollar in 2022.


How does inflation impact your wallet? Use this calculator to explore how the US dollar has fluctuated since 1913. Answer such questions as:


  • If I had $100,000 to buy a house in 1980, what house price could I pay today?
  • If college cost $2,015 in 1960, what does the equate to now?
  • If my salary was $50,000 in 1970, how much would it be today?
  • The first minimum wage was $0.25 in 1938. What is that in today's dollar?


Read more about inflation

What is the current inflation rate in the US?

The inflation rate is the percentage that describes how quickly these prices are rising.

How will the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 change corporate taxes?

The Joint Committee on Taxation estimated that about 150 corporations would be subject to a new minimum corporate tax each year.

How will the Inflation Reduction Act change the IRS?

The Inflation Reduction Act would double the number of employees and expand the auditing capacity of the IRS.

What is the money supply, and how does it relate to inflation and the Federal Reserve?

Changing the amount of money there is in the economy is one of the main ways the Federal Reserve tries to control inflation.

How do SNAP benefits account for inflation and a global pandemic?

Food assistance benefits are adjusted for inflation on an annual basis, but the rapid rise of inflation puts pressure on recipients.