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Price History

What did everyday items really cost in the past? Real historical prices with inflation-adjusted comparisons. Sources: BLS, US Census Bureau, USDA.

Price history

Year Nominal price In 2024 dollars Real change vs 2024

Nominal to real conversion uses BLS CPI-U data. "Real change vs 2024" shows whether the item has become more or less expensive than general inflation would predict. Negative means the item is cheaper in real terms than 2024; positive means it has risen faster than inflation. Sources vary by item and are listed in the data sources page.