What is $1,000 Worth in 10 Years with 3% Inflation?

$1,000 today will have the purchasing power of approximately $744 in 10 years at a 3% annual inflation rate.

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Enter amount today, annual inflation rate and years in the fields above.
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Read your future purchasing power (today's $) and the full breakdown beneath it.

See how inflation chips away at $1,000 of purchasing power over a 10-year period at the typical 3% annual rate.

Frequently asked questions

What inflation rate should I use?: US CPI has averaged roughly 3% over the past century, and around 2.5% since the 1990s. For conservative planning use 3-4%; for optimistic scenarios, 2%.
How do I protect against inflation?: Invest in assets that historically outpace inflation: equities, real estate, TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities), and I-bonds.