Inflation Calculator
See how the purchasing power of the US dollar has changed over time. Enter an amount and two years to compare.
$10,000 in 1990 ≈ $24,500 in 2025
≈ 2.45× increase in purchasing power
How it works
This calculator uses the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The CPI measures the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of goods and services.
Source: BLS CPI-U