How much did things cost in 1958 - USA?
Prices have risen considerably since 1958. This table gives you an idea of how prices have changed since 1958.
Many things were much cheaper: houses, cars, posting a letter and cigarettes.
These are some prices of items in 1958.
1958 price | Inflation adjusted | |
---|---|---|
Average house price (1) | $14,207 | $140,000 |
Gallon of gas | 31c | $3 |
Chevrolet Deluxe car | $0 | |
Ford Custom 300 Fordor Sedan | $2,180 | $21,000 |
Philco 21" television Mahogany or blond finish | $229.95 | $2,200 |
Philco Seventeer Portable television, white alligator look | $189.95 | $1,800 |
Zenith Royal 500D pocket transistor radio | $75 | $720 |
Admiral AC-DC tube radio, choice of color | $10.88 | $100 |
Westinghouse transistor portable radio | $31.88 | $310 |
Hotpoint 8 cubic-foot refrigerator | $129.88 | $1,200 |
Vacuum cleaner with attachments | $19.88 | $190 |
Mens crew neck sanforized sports shirt | 99c | $9.50 |
20 cigarettes (average price) (3) | 24c | $2.30 |
Posting a letter | 4c | 38c |
Newspaper: The New York Times | 5c | 48c |
Hamburger at McDonald's | 15c | $1.40 |
Flour (5lb) | 55c | $5.30 |
Bread (per lb) | 19c | $1.80 |
Road steak (lb) | $1.04 | $10.0 |
Chuck roast (lb) | 63c | $6 |
Pork chops (lb) | 92c | $8.80 |
Bacon (lb) | 79c | $7.60 |
Butter (lb) | 74c | $7.10 |
Eggs (dozen) | 60c | $5.80 |
Milk (½ gallon) | 51c | $4.90 |
Oranges (dozen) | 76c | $7.30 |
Potatoes (10lb) | 63c | $6 |
Canned tomatoes (No. 303 can) | 17c | $1.60 |
Navy beans (lb) | 18c | $1.70 |
Coffee (lb) | 91c | $8.70 |
Margarine (lb) | 29c | $2.80 |
Sugar (5lb) | 56c | $5.40 |
References
(1) Median new build house price over ten metropolitan areas
(2) 'Annual Report on Tobacco Statistics, 1959', published by the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, page 50
By Steven Braggs, July 2023
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