How much did things cost in 1975 - USA?
Prices have risen considerably since 1975. This table gives you an idea of how prices have changed since 1975.
Many things were much cheaper: houses, cars, posting a letter and cigarettes.
These are some prices of items in 1975.
| 1975 price | Inflation adjusted | |
|---|---|---|
| Average house price (1) | $35,300 | $210,000 |
| Gallon of gas | 53c | $3.20 |
| Ford Custom 500 V8 4-door Sedan | $4,380 | $26,000 |
| Ford Pinto 2-door Hatchback | $2,967 | $18,000 |
| Flywheel exercise bike (Sears) | $79.95 | $480 |
| Sears Automatic Drip Coffeemaker (Sears) | $23.99 | $140 |
| AM/FM Digital clock radio (Sears) | $29.50 | $180 |
| Free Spirit 10-speed bicycle (Sears) | $119 | $710 |
| GI Joe Talking Commander (Sears) | $5.97 | $36 |
| Barbie doll (Sears) | $2.77 | $17 |
| 20 cigarettes (average price) | 48c | $2.90 |
| Posting a letter | 10c | 60c |
| Newspaper: The New York Times | 20c | $1.20 |
| Saltine crackers (lb) (Safeway) | 49c | $2.90 |
| Whole fryer (chicken) (lb) (Safeway) | 46c | $2.80 |
| Chuck roast (lb) (Safeway) | 84c | $5 |
| Armour Turkey (lb)(Safeway) | 59c | $3.50 |
| Folgers Instant Coffee 10oz (Safeway) | $1.99 | $12 |
| Philadelphia cream cheese (8oz) (Safeway) | 48c | $2.90 |
| Lucerne large eggs (doz) (Safeway) | 77c | $4.60 |
| Heinz Tomato Ketchup (26oz) (Safeway) | 66c | $4 |
| Liquid detergent (22oz) (Safeway) | 59c | $3.50 |
| Corned beef (lb) (Safeway) | $1.39 | $8.30 |
| Edwards coffee (ground) (2lb) (Safeway) | $1.89 | $11 |
| Ocean Spray cranberry juice (quart) (Safeway) | 59c | $3.50 |
Other years
References
(1) US Existing One-Family Houses Sold and Price, by Region, 1970 to 1998, Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1999, Section 25 Construction and Housing, page 726.
By Steven Braggs August 2025
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