Kara's annual income is $$32,000.$ She feels financially secure knowing she will receive a $2$ percent raise each year. The current inflation rate is $3$ percent. Which statement best describes Kara's purchasing power going forward?

Kara's purchasing power depends on the inflation rate each year.

Kara's purchasing power will decrease $3$ percent each year.

Kara's purchasing power will increase $2$ percent each year.

Kara's purchasing power will remain the same each year.