1. Hamburger meat: from $0.89 per 3 pounds in 1957 to $5.33 per pound in 2022

2. Sirloin steak: from $0.55 per pound in 1952 to $12 per pound in 2022

3. Head of lettuce: from $0.25 for 2 heads in 1952 to $1.25 per head in 2022

4. Coffee: from $0.30 per cup in 1953 to about $3 per cup in 2022

5. Bacon: from $0.55 per pound in 1950 to $7.37 per pound in 2022

6. A gallon of milk: from $0.83 in 1950 to more than $4 in 2022

7. Sliced white bread: from $0.51 per pound in 1980 to $1.75 per pound in 2022

8. Potatoes: from $0.35 per 5 pounds in 1950 to $2.48 per 5 pounds in 2022

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