income和物价对比

刚看了一本书，贴一些数据供你们分析

Price, Then and Now

Average individual income
In 1929: $6,132
In 1999: $46,078

Average new single-family home
In 1929: $4,915
In 2001: $211,900

Typical car
In 1929: Ford Fordor, 2-window sedan: $625
In 2001: Ford Taurus: $21,000

Sirloin steak, 1 lb.
In 1929: 52 cents
In 2001: $4.45

Whole milk, 1 gallon
In 1929: 58 cents
In 2001: $2.88

Bananas, 1 lb.
In 1929: 10 cents
In 2001: 51 cents

Potatoes, 1 lb.
In 1929: 3 cents
In 2001: 39 cents

Sugar, 1 lb.
In 1929: 6 cents
In 2001: 43 cents