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How Do Ballwin-Ellisville Prices Compare to 50 Years Ago?
Curious just how much the times really have changed for your pocketbook? Check out our comparison of local prices today versus the nation's prices of yore.
Hopefully, Friday means a time to relax and perhaps even enjoy a little extra money in your pocket from payday. Yes, it's hardly a secret that a dollar doesn't go as far as it used to. But just how much have prices in town changed since the "olden days"? Read below to find out.
A gallon of "regular" gasoline
Price in 1962: $0.31
Price at in Ballwin: $3.38
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Hershey's Chocolate Bar
Price in 1962: $0.05
Price at in Ballwin: $.90
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One pound of bacon
Price in 1962: $0.79
Price at in Ballwin: $4.99
20 oz Coca-Cola
Price in 1962: $0.20
Price at Dierberg's in Ellisville: $1.69
6-pack of Budweiser
Price in 1960: $0.99
Price at Dierberg's in Ellisville: $5.79
One gallon of milk
Price in 1962: $0.49
Price at in Ballwin: $3.49
A cup of coffee
Price in 1960: $0.10 to $0.15
A tall cup of coffee at in Ballwin: $1.62
Levi's Jeans
Price in 1962: $5
Sale Prices at in Ellisville: $32 to $54
Barbie doll
Price in 1962: $5
Price at in Ballwin: $10 to $14
Hamburger
Price in 1962: $0.20
Price at in Ballwin: $1.10
Television
Price in 1960: $219.95
Price of a 24" to 32" flatscreen at in Ellisville: $249 to $399
Haircut
Price in 1962: $3
Price at in Ellisville: $30 and up
Adult matinee movie ticket
Price in 1962: $0.75
Price for a matinee at in Wildwood: $7.25
Source: Buzzfeed.com