1938 Cost of Living

Living

New House                  $3,900.00

Average Income             $1,731.00 per year

New Car                    $860.00

Average Rent               $27.00 per month

Tuition to Harvard         $420.00 per year

Movie Ticket               25¢

Gasoline                   20¢ per gallon

U S Postage Stamp          3¢   

Food

Granulated Sugar           59¢ for 10 lbs.

Vitamin D Milk             50¢ per gal

Ground Coffee              39¢ per lb

Bacon                      32¢ per lb

Eggs                       28¢ per Doz

Fresh Ground Hamburger     13¢ per lb

Fresh Baked Bread          9¢ per loaf

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