cost of living changes since 1980

[pirate44]

Automobile
In 1980: $17,262.00 in today's dollars ($7,530.00 actual)
In 2004: $28,050.00
Change: + 62%

Bananas (per pound)
In 1980: $0.80 in today's dollars ($0.35 actual)
In 2004: $0.47
Change: - 41%

Baseball Game (Major League-family of four)
In 1980: $105.84 in today's dollars ($46.00 actual)
In 2004: $164.43
Change: + 55%

Bread (white-per pound)
In 1980: $1.19 in today's dollars ($.52 actual)
In 2004: $0.97
Change: - 19%

Coffee (per pound)
In 1980: $6.46 in today's dollars ($2.82 actual)
In 2004: $2.78
Change: - 57%

College Tuition (public, 1 year)
In 1980: $1,843.00 in today's dollars ($804.00 actual)
In 2004: $5,132.00
Change: + 178%

Eggs (per dozen)
In 1980: $2.36 in today's dollars ($1.03 actual)
In 2004: $0.98
Change: - 59%

Gasoline (unleaded, per gallon)
In 1980: $2.87 in today's dollars ($1.26 actual)
In 2004: $1.88 (as we know, that has since changed!)
Change: - 34%

Home (new)
In 1980: $175,145.00 in today's dollars ($76,400.00 actual)
In 2004: $273,500.00
Change: + 56%

Milk (whole, per gallon)
In 1980: $2.50 in today's dollars ($1.09 actual)
In 2004: $1.61
Change: - 36%

Movie Ticket
In 1980: $6.17 in today's dollars
In 2004: $6.21
Change: + 0.01%

[Phil C]

And it's even worse if you look at it compared to the 50s and 60s!!! I can remember that if you had $10 you could pay your electric, gas, and water bill and still have enough left over for a coke and candy.

Of course we didn't have an air conditioner or you might have needed a twendy dollar bill.

[pirate44]

that average house price seems a bit large. new york and LA must be screwing up the average as always. and i know milk costs more than what the list shows

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by pirate44
1. that average house price seems a bit large. new york and LA must be screwing up the average as always. 2. and i know milk costs more than what the list shows

1. My house is nowhere near that!

2. I think that's how much it is if you're actually milking the cow.

[AggieJohn]

Originally posted by pirate44

College Tuition (public, 1 year)
In 1980: $1,843.00 in today's dollars ($804.00 actual)
In 2004: $5,132.00
Change: + 178%

yeah your telling me