Price of a Firestone tire today: around $80

In 1932: $0.20 ((per The People History))

We can’t all be fashionistas, and even those who are may have a secret: sometimes they buy their clothes from the Salvation Army. And what’s wrong with that? Nothing, I say, but what do YOU say? Would you ever buy your clothes from a thrift store?

Average price of a movie ticket for one adult today: $7.08

In 1959: $0.51¹

1. per The Picture Show Man

Has the cost of gasoline affected how often you drive?

Average annual American wage today: around $50,233.00

In 1938: $1,730¹

1. per The People History

We’re all getting older, and no amount of healthy living will change the fact that we’re going to have to retire some day. Have you started planning for your retirement?

Price of a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home (Frederick, MD) today: over $170,000

In 1960: around $20,000¹

1. per The People History

There are a ton of factors to consider when buying a car. Features, quality, purchase price and - now more than ever - fuel economy. Some folks are willing to pay the extra gas buck for an awesome ride. Some aren’t. Did the cost of fuel affect your car-buying choice?

Price of a Ford Focus today: around $14,000

A Model T Ford in 1926: $290¹

1. per conceptcarz.com

Seems like everybody has or wants an iPhone these days, doesn’t it? I’m not sure being locked into a 2-year AT&T plan is worth it to me, but I’m still undecided. Did you buy an iPhone or is the price just not worth it to you?