How much did things cost in 1969 - USA?

Prices have risen considerably since 1969. This table gives you an idea of how prices have changed since 1969.

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

These are some prices of items in 1969.

	1969 price	Inflation adjusted
Average new house price (1)	$27,900	$212,000
Gallon of gas	35c	$2.66
Ford Fairlane V8 Fordor Sedan	$2,561	$19,500
Packard Bell color TVs	$269.95-$800	$2,000-$6,000
Toshiba Londonaire AM-FM radio	$34.95	$265
20 cigarettes (average price)	37c	$2.81
Posting a letter	6c	45c
Newspaper: The New York Times	10c	76c
Hamburger at McDonald's	18c	$1.37
Flour (5lb)	58c	$4.40
Bread (per lb)	23c	$1.80
Road steak (lb)	$1.27	$9.70
Chuck roast (lb)	70c	$5.30
Pork chops (lb)	$1.12	$8.50
Bacon (lb)	88c	$6.70
Butter (lb)	85c	$6.50
Eggs (dozen)	62c	$4.71
Milk (½ gallon)	63c	$4.80
Oranges (dozen)	84c	$6.40
Potatoes (10lb)	82c	$6.20
Canned tomatoes (No. 303 can)	20c	$1.50
Navy beans (lb)	20c	$1.50
Coffee (lb)	77c	$5.90
Margarine (lb)	28c	$2.10
Sugar (5lb)	62c	$4.60

References

(1) 'Inflation Leads Detroit Family on Futile Search for a New Home', by Jerry M Flint, published in The New York Times March 2, 1970, page 42