According to thepeoplehistory.com this is what things cost 10 years ago:
$2.53 on average for 1 pound of bacon
$3.16 on average for a gallon of 2 percent milk
$0.88 on average for a dozen grade A large eggs (white)
$1.26 on average for a loaf of bread
$1.06 on average for a gallon of unleaded gas
$0.32 on average for a first class stamp
According to my first hand experience, at Jewel-Osco food stores and Shell Gasoline:
$3.69 for 1 pound of bacon (brand name: Corn King, a common brand here)
$2.99 for a gallon of 2 percent milk (Jewel brand)
$1.98 for a dozen grade A large eggs (white)
$2.00 for a loaf of white bread - whole grain + calcium and vitamin D (Sara Lee - Note, price is 2 for $4 which is 1 for $2)
$3.69 for a gallon of unleaded gas (Shell, note does NOT include 10% discount for using shell card, with discount cost is $3.32 gallon.)
$0.42 for a first class stamp
I just thought it interesting. What do things cost for you where you live? I ask, because this nation is frakking huge! Fresh lobster in Maine has to be less than in Chicago, etc.
