Money & Economy Tools
Free calculators built on Census, BLS, and IRS data. No account, and every result is a link you can share.
See where your household income ranks nationally and in your state — and whether it counts as middle class.
Inflation CalculatorSee what any dollar amount from 1913 onward is worth in today's money, using official BLS inflation data.
Federal Tax Bracket CalculatorFind your federal tax bracket, marginal rate, and effective rate — plus a bracket-by-bracket breakdown.
Lottery Ticket CheckerCheck your Powerball or Mega Millions numbers against the latest draws and see exactly what matched.
State RankingsSee where your state ranks on sales tax, gas tax, minimum wage, and household income.
Then and NowSee what everyday things cost the year you were born, and what that money is worth today.
Gas Trip Cost CalculatorEnter your miles and MPG to see what a drive costs in fuel, using this week's real pump prices in your state.
National Debt TrackerThe current U.S. national debt straight from the Treasury, what it works out to per person, and how fast it is growing.
Mortgage Payment CalculatorEstimate a monthly mortgage payment including taxes and insurance, and see the total interest over the life of the loan.
Electric Bill BenchmarkIs your power bill normal? Compare it against the average residential bill in your state, using EIA data.
Related live data
These calculators answer the questions people actually search for about their own money: where an income ranks, what an old dollar amount is worth now, and which tax bracket applies. Each one runs on published federal data and names its source on the page.
Nothing here requires an account, and no figure you enter is stored. Results are encoded in the page URL, which makes any answer reproducible and shareable.
Built on official data
Income percentiles come from Census Bureau household income tables, inflation adjustments use the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, and tax brackets come from the IRS. Every reference table is dated and reviewed on a schedule, so you can see how current the underlying numbers are.
Estimates, not advice
These tools are built for orientation — understanding where you stand and how the math works. They are not financial or tax advice, they cannot account for an individual situation, and anything with real money at stake deserves a conversation with a qualified professional.
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Money & Economy Tools — Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these calculators free?
- Yes. Every calculator on Alto is free with no paid tier, no account, and no email required.
- Where does the data come from?
- The U.S. Census Bureau for income distributions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics for inflation and the Consumer Price Index, and the IRS for federal tax brackets and standard deductions. Each tool links to its source.
- Is any of this financial or tax advice?
- No. These are estimates for general orientation based on published national data. They do not account for your individual circumstances. Consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.