Future Cost Index
Scenario estimates based on historical inflation, not predictions or financial advice.
What this estimate does
Future cost estimates show how today's dollar amount may need to change under low, baseline, and high historical-inflation scenarios. The results are planning ranges, not forecasts.
Future Cost Index
Scenario estimate through 2035
9 years forward
Low
$118.42
1.9% annual scenario
Baseline
$121.74
2.2% annual scenario
High
$130.84
3.0% annual scenario
Future Cost Index is a scenario estimate based on historical public data. It is not financial, investment, employment, or legal advice.
Future cost range
Low, baseline, and high scenario paths
FAQ
What is a future cost estimate?
A future cost estimate shows how much today's amount may need to become under selected inflation scenarios.
Are future cost results predictions?
No. They are scenario estimates based on historical inflation patterns, not guarantees.
Why are there low, mid, and high scenarios?
The scenarios show a range based on lower historical inflation, a recent baseline, and higher-cost inflation assumptions.
How should I interpret a future cost range?
Use the range as planning context, not as a precise forecast of future prices.