CPI Inflation Calculator

About the CPI Inflation Calculator 

The CPI inflation calculator uses the average Consumer Price Index for a given calendar year. This data 

represents changes in prices of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households. 

This index value has been calculated every year since 1913. For the current year, the latest monthly 

index value is used. 

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CPI Inflation Calculator

About the CPI Inflation Calculator 

The CPI inflation calculator uses the average Consumer Price Index for a 

given calendar year. This data represents changes in prices of all goods and 

services purchased for consumption by urban households. This index value 

has been calculated every year since 1913. For the current year, the latest 

monthly index value is used. 

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