Prediction: Value of $60 from 2020 to 2040
$60 in 2020 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $99.79 in 2040, an increase of $39.79 over 20 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 2.58% per year between 2020 and 2040, producing a cumulative price increase of 66.31%. The buying power of $60 in 2020 is predicted to be equivalent to $99.79 in 2040.
This calculation is based on future inflation assumption of 2.00% per year. Use the calculator on the left to change this prediction. Or, use the annual inflation rate calculator to view inflation in the past.
Projected inflation, 2020 to 2040| Cumulative price change | 66.31% |
| Average inflation rate | 2.58% |
Converted amount
$60 base | $99.79 |
Price difference
$60 base | $39.79 |
| CPI in 2020 | 258.812 |
| Inflation in 2020 | 1.23% |
| $60 in 2020 | $99.79 in 2040 |
USD inflation since 2020
Annual Rate, the Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI
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Buying power of $60 in 2040
This chart shows a calculation of buying power equivalence for $60 in 2020 (price index tracking began in 1635).
For example, if you started with $60, you would need to end with $99.79 in order to "adjust" for inflation (sometimes refered to as "beating inflation").
Future inflation is estimated at 2.00%.
When $60 is equivalent to $99.79 over time, that means that the "real value" of a single U.S. dollar decreases over time. In other words, a dollar will pay for fewer items at the store.
This effect explains how inflation erodes the value of a dollar over time. By calculating the value in 2020 dollars, the chart below shows how $60 is worth less over 20 years.
This table shows the results of the inflation prediction, with base values from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Dollar inflation: 2020-2040| Year | Dollar Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|
| 2020 | $60.00 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | $62.82 | 4.70% |
| 2022 | $67.85 | 8.00% |
| 2023 | $70.64 | 4.12% |
| 2024 | $72.69 | 2.90% |
| 2025 | $74.14 | 2.00% |
| 2026 | $75.63 | 2.00% |
| 2027 | $77.14 | 2.00% |
| 2028 | $78.68 | 2.00% |
| 2029 | $80.26 | 2.00% |
| 2030 | $81.86 | 2.00% |
| 2031 | $83.50 | 2.00% |
| 2032 | $85.17 | 2.00% |
| 2033 | $86.87 | 2.00% |
| 2034 | $88.61 | 2.00% |
| 2035 | $90.38 | 2.00% |
| 2036 | $92.19 | 2.00% |
| 2037 | $94.03 | 2.00% |
| 2038 | $95.91 | 2.00% |
| 2039 | $97.83 | 2.00% |
| 2040 | $99.79 | 2.00% |
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Data source & citation
Raw data for these calculations comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index (CPI), established in 1913. Price index data from 1774 to 1912 is sourced from a historical study conducted by political science professor Robert Sahr at Oregon State University and from the American Antiquarian Society. Price index data from 1634 to 1773 is from the American Antiquarian Society, using British pound equivalents.
You may use the following MLA citation for this page: “2040 Inflation Prediction | Future Inflation Calculator.” Official Inflation Data, Alioth Finance, 25 May. 2024, https://www.officialdata.org/us/inflation/2020?endYear=2040&amount=60&future_pct=0.02.
Special thanks to QuickChart for their chart image API, which is used for chart downloads.
About the author
Ian Webster is an engineer and data expert based in San Mateo, California. He has worked for Google, NASA, and consulted for governments around the world on data pipelines and data analysis. Disappointed by the lack of clear resources on the impacts of inflation on economic indicators, Ian believes this website serves as a valuable public tool. Ian earned his degree in Computer Science from Dartmouth College.
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FAQs
The dollar had an average inflation rate of 2.58% per year between 2020 and 2040, producing a cumulative price increase of 66.31%. The buying power of $60 in 2020 is predicted to be equivalent to $99.79 in 2040.
What is 20 years average inflation? ›
Basic Info. 20-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate is at 2.49%, compared to 2.53% last month and 2.48% last year. This is higher than the long term average of 2.23%.
What will be the value of $50,000 after 20 years? ›
Considering 8% returns, an investment of Rs 50,000 can fetch you Rs 2,33,051 in 20 years.
What will the cost of living be in 2040? ›
Based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics 2020 survey, the average US household spent $61,334. The bulk of which, 64% went to Housing, Transportation, and Food (see Table #2). However, based on the rate of inflation at 2.5% by 2040, this will balloon to $100,503 per year. That's $8,375 per month.
How many years does it take for inflation to double? ›
If inflation persists at 2% per year, the price level will double in 35 years; If inflation persists at 5% per year, the price level will double in 14 years; If inflation persists at 10% per year, the price level will double in 7 years.
How do you calculate inflation over a number of years? ›
You will subtract the starting price (A) from the ending price (B) and divide it by the starting price (A). Then multiply the result by 100 to get the inflation rate percentage.
How much will $100,000 be worth in 20 years? ›
The table below shows the present value (PV) of $100,000 paid in 20 years for interest rates from 2% to 30%. As you will see, the present value of $100,000 paid in 20 years can range from $526.18 to $67,297.13.
What will $50,000 be worth in 2050? ›
Prediction: Value of $50,000 from 2020 to 2050
The dollar had an average inflation rate of 3.44% per year between 2020 and 2050, producing a cumulative price increase of 176.17%. The buying power of $50,000 in 2020 is predicted to be equivalent to $138,086.24 in 2050.
What will $10 000 be worth in 30 years? ›
The money can add up: If you kept the funds in a retirement account for over 30 years and earned that 6% average return, for example, your $10,000 would grow to more than $57,000.
What is a healthy inflation rate? ›
The Fed has stated on numerous occasions that its goal is an annual inflation rate of 2%.
Basic Info. 30-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate is at 2.34%, compared to 2.35% last month and 2.26% last year. This is higher than the long term average of 2.13%.
What is the true inflation rate? ›
US Inflation Rate (I:USIR)
US Inflation Rate is at 3.36%, compared to 3.48% last month and 4.93% last year. This is higher than the long term average of 3.28%. The US Inflation Rate is the percentage in which a chosen basket of goods and services purchased in the US increases in price over a year.
How much will inflation be in 2050? ›
The dollar had an average inflation rate of 3.44% per year between 2020 and 2050, producing a cumulative price increase of 176.17%. The buying power of $50,000 in 2020 is predicted to be equivalent to $138,086.24 in 2050. This calculation is based on future inflation assumption of 3.22% per year.
What will 1 dollar be worth in 2050? ›
Prediction: Value of $1 from 2021 to 2050
$1 in 2021 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $2.50 in 2050, an increase of $1.50 over 29 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 3.20% per year between 2021 and 2050, producing a cumulative price increase of 149.55%.
What is the expected inflation rate for the next 10 years? ›
The numbers we report are annualized, so 1.5 percent for the 10-year inflation expectation means that inflation is expected to average 1.5 percent per year over the next 10 years.
