How much did things cost in 1965 - USA?

Prices have risen considerably since 1965. This table gives you an idea of how prices have changed since 1965.

Many things were much cheaper: houses, cars, posting a letter and cigarettes.

These are some prices of items in 1965.

	1965 price	Inflation adjusted
Gallon of gas	31c	$2.76
Ford Fairlane V8 Fordor Sedan	$2,335	$20,800
Zenith 19" television	$144.88	$1,300
Zenith 21" color television	$399	$3,600
RCA Victor Souvenir pocket transistor radio	$9.95	$89
Macy's AM/FM pocket transistor radio	$19.99	$180
20 cigarettes (average price) (1)	30c	$2.70
Posting a letter	5c	45c
Newspaper: The New York Times	10c	90c
Hamburger at McDonald's	15c	$1.30
Flour (5lb)	58c	$5.20
Bread (per lb)	21c	$1.90
Road steak (lb)	$1.08	$9.60
Chuck roast (lb)	60c	$5.30
Pork chops (lb)	97c	$8.60
Bacon (lb)	81c	$7.20
Butter (lb)	75c	$6.70
Eggs (dozen)	53c	$4.70
Milk (½ gallon)	53c	$4.70
Oranges (dozen)	78c	$6.90
Potatoes (10lb)	94c	$8.40
Canned tomatoes (No. 303 can)	16c	$1.40
Navy beans (lb)	18c	$1.60
Coffee (lb)	83c	$7.40
Margarine (lb)	28c	$2.50
Sugar (5lb)	59c	$5.30

References

(1) 'Agricultural Statistics 1966', published by the US Department of Agriculture 1966, page 112