Roth vs Traditional IRA Calculator

Compare the after-tax value of a Roth IRA versus a Traditional IRA at retirement. Enter your income, current age, retirement age, annual contribution, expected return, and tax rates to see which account type maximizes your spending power.

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Roth vs Traditional IRA Calculator — Compare Retirement Accounts

Compare Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA growth and after-tax value. Enter income, age, contribution, return, and tax rates to see which comes out ahead.

Traditional After-Tax Value$9,07,973
Roth After-Tax Value$8,56,687
Difference (Roth - Traditional)$-51,286
Tax Paid Now (Roth)$50,050
Tax Paid Later (Traditional)$1,60,230
Years Until Retirement35

After-Tax Value at Retirement

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