| Items | 1971 | 2010/11 | % Increase |
| Average Cost of new house | $28,000 | $273,000 | 975% |
| Median HH Income | $10,300 | $47,000 | 456% |
| Average Monthly Rent | $150 | $750 | 500% |
| Cost of a gallon of Gas | $0.40 | $3.80 | 950% |
| Average New Car Price | $3,430 | $29,200 | 851% |
| United States postage Stamp | $0.08 | $0.44 | 550% |
| Movie Ticket | $1.50 | $7.89 | 526% |
