Cost of Living

Back to 1976 -

yearly inflation rate - 5.75%

year end close of the Dow Jones - 1004

average cost of new home - $43,000

average yearly income - $16,000

average monthly rent - $220

cost of a gallon of gas - 59 cents, yes that's right, 59 CENTS!

Plymouth Arrow - $3,175

Polaroid Camera - $28.00, you do remember the Polaroid? Bearwiskers says...WOW