The 1960s
The Swinging Sixties — peace, love, and prices you won’t believe.
The 1960s were a different world. Here’s what everyday items actually cost — from gasoline to college tuition. See how prices changed from 1960 to 1969 and compare them to what we pay today.
Price Changes: 1960 → 1969
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Gallon of Gas
$0.31 → $0.31 (+0%)
$0.31 → $0.31 (+0%)
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Movie Ticket
$0.69 → $1.00 (+45%)
$0.69 → $1.00 (+45%)
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Median Home
$11900.00 → $13500.00 (+13%)
$11900.00 → $13500.00 (+13%)
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Minimum Wage
$1.00 → $1.25 (+25%)
$1.00 → $1.25 (+25%)
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Loaf of Bread
$0.20 → $0.21 (+5%)
$0.20 → $0.21 (+5%)
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New Car (Avg)
$2600.00 → $2650.00 (+2%)
$2600.00 → $2650.00 (+2%)
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Monthly Rent
$71.00 → $78.00 (+10%)
$71.00 → $78.00 (+10%)
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Dozen Eggs
$0.57 → $0.53 (+-7%)
$0.57 → $0.53 (+-7%)
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Gold (per oz)
$35.00 → $35.00 (+0%)
$35.00 → $35.00 (+0%)
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What Defined The 1960s
📺 Entertainment: The shows, movies, and music that shaped the 1960s.
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👔 Fashion: What everyone was wearing in the 1960s.
🍔 Food: The tastes and treats of the 1960s.
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