1969 Time Capsule

1930s Cost of Living

New House


1930: $7,146

1939: $3,800

Average Income

1930: $1,973 per year

1939: $1,730 per year

New Car

1930: $610

1939: $700

Average Rent

1930: $15 per month

1939: ----

Movie Ticket

1930: 25 cents each

1939: ----

Gasoline

1930: 10 cents per gallon

1939: 10 cents per gallon

First Class Postage Stamp

1930: 2 cents

1939: 3 cents
 

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