COST OF VARIOUS ITEMS IN 1954

 

HOME: $22,000

 

AVERAGE INCOME: $3960

 

FORD CAR: $1548 to $2415 (SKYLINER $2164)

 

MILK:  $.92

 

GAS: $.21

 

BREAD: $.17

 

POSTAGE STAMP: $.03

 

T-BONE STEAK:  $.95 PER POUND

 

POST GRAPE NUTS CEREAL: 10OZ PKG $.19

 

STOCK MARKET: 404

 

MINIMUM WAGE: $.75 PER HOUR

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