How Much Things Cost in 1980s America

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Ever wonder what life actually cost in 1980s America? In this video, we dive deep into the real prices of everyday items during the Reagan era - from houses and cars to Big Macs and movie tickets. You won't believe how much things have changed!

Discover what Americans actually paid for:
✅ Houses (with 18% mortgage rates!)
✅ Cars and gas prices
✅ Groceries and fast food
✅ Entertainment and movie tickets
✅ Technology like computers and VCRs
✅ College tuition
✅ Healthcare costs
✅ Clothing and everyday items

Whether you lived through the 80s or you're curious about how prices have changed over the decades, this nostalgic journey through 1980s economics will give you a whole new perspective on inflation and the American dream.

📺 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction to 1980s Prices
0:45 - Housing Costs & Mortgage Rates
2:15 - Cars and Automobiles
3:30 - Grocery Prices
4:20 - Fast Food & Restaurants
5:00 - Entertainment & Movies
6:10 - Technology Prices
7:00 - Wages & Salaries
8:15 - College Tuition
8:50 - Healthcare & Clothing
9:30 - What It All Meant

💡 The 1980s were a decade of economic transformation. While a house might have cost $64,600 in 1980, interest rates hit 18% making mortgages crushingly expensive. A Big Mac was $1.60, movie tickets were under $3, and you could work your way through college with a summer job. See how far the dollar went and understand why older generations talk about "back in my day."

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