COLA Comparison Calculator
To see what impact a 2 percent COLA will have on your PERA benefit, enter your prior month’s gross benefit amount into the spreadsheet, which will calculate the annual dollar difference between a 3.5 percent COLA and a 2 percent COLA.
Please note:
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This calculator assumes a 2 percent COLA. Under the Board's recommendation, the COLA will be the lower of 2 percent or the CPI-W for the prior calendar year. It does not guarantee a 2 percent COLA in any given year.
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This calculator does not consider the proration of COLAs, which can occur in the first year for retirees.
- This calculator is for illustrative purposes only. Membership rights, benefits, and obligations are governed by Title 24, Article 51 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, and the Rules of Colorado PERA, which take precedence over any interpretations in this calculator.
This calculator supports Microsoft Excel 2003 or higher.