Purchasing Power Calculator

Compare inflation-adjusted purchasing power for cash versus invested returns.

Compare inflation-adjusted purchasing power of cash versus invested growth.

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Compare cash vs invested purchasing power after inflation.

Initial amount

USD

Monthly contribution

USD

Investment return (annual)

Inflation rate

Tax on gains

Fees

Years

yrs

Cash (real)

$49,624

After inflation, holding in cash.

Invested (real)

$68,343

After growth, fees, tax, and inflation.

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Principal

Net profit (real)

Tax drag

Fees

Inflation loss

Real purchasing power

$68,343

After 10 years, including tax, fees, and inflation.

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