Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflation Calculator

This is an inflation calculator for adjusting costs from one year to another using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation index. This inflation calculator is based on the average inflation index during the calendar year. This inflation calculator will compute inflation rates between 1913 and 2004. Data for 2005 will not be available until early 2006. 

The CPI represents changes in prices of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households. User fees (such as water and sewer service) and sales and excise taxes paid by the consumer are also included. Income taxes and investment items (like stocks, bonds, and life insurance) are not included.

Note. These models are provided as educational examples of technology developed and used by cost engineers. Use at your own risk. These tools are written in JavaScript and require a browser with JavaScript capability. If you have trouble viewing or using these tools, please consult the frequently asked questions.

Table Containing History of CPI-U U.S. All Items Indexes and Annual Percent Changes From 1913 to Present.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers - (CPI-U).

See also:

• Consumer Price Index
• Employment Cost Index
• GDP Deflator
• Import Price Index
• NASA New Start Index
• Producer Price Index

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