Follow us on Facebook! Baseline CPI 1962 – 15.9 Today’s CPI (September 2016) – 128.8 (down 0.3 from June) 1962 prices in today’s dollar – 1962 price X 8.10 Men’s fashions in general don’t change that much, but there are some differences. Many […]
Stoking Up the Barbie
Follow us on Facebook! Baseline CPI 1962 – 15.9 Today’s CPI (June 2016) – 129.1 (up 0.3 from May) 1962 prices in today’s dollar – 1962 price X 8.12 You might guess from the title that I am in Australia right now. […]
Lawn Mowers
Follow us on Facebook! Baseline CPI 1962 – 15.9 Today’s CPI (June 2016) – 129.1 (up 0.3 from May) 1962 prices in today’s dollar – 1962 price X 8.12 The front cover of the Eaton’s Summer Sale Catalogue for 1962 features a […]
Women’s Swimwear
Follow us on Facebook! Baseline CPI 1962 – 15.9 Today’s CPI (May 2016) – 128.8 (up 0.5 from April) 1962 prices in today’s dollar – 1962 price X 8.10 The Eaton’s Summer Sale Catalogue features dresses and a lawnmower on the front cover. […]
Baby Stuff: High Chairs, Cribs, Strollers and Car Seats
Follow us on Facebook! Baseline CPI 1962 – 15.9 Today’s CPI (April 2016) – 128.3 (May CPI not yet available) 1962 prices in today’s dollar – 1962 price X 8.07 Since our daughter is expecting a baby in August (our first grandchild) […]
Washers and Dryers
Follow us on Facebook! Baseline CPI 1962 – 15.9 Today’s CPI (April 2016) – 128.3 (May CPI not yet available) 1962 prices in today’s dollar – 1962 price X 8.07 Today large appliances are often sold through specialty stores that sell nothing […]
Welcome to Now and Then!
Welcome to Now and Then, the blog that compares fashions, technology and prices from 1962 to those of today. Years ago my wife and I were exploring the old abandoned farm house in Alberta where she grew up. Among other things, […]