An illustration of loaf of bread, can of gasoline, a car and a home with their prices in 1988 versus 2018.

Item:

Item:

Cost in 1988:

Cost in 1988:

Cost in 2018:

Cost in 2018:

Item:

Bread

Cost in 1988:

$0.59

Cost in 2018:

$1.28

Item:

Gas

Cost in 1988:

$0.93

Cost in 2018:

$2.54

Item:

Car

Cost in 1988:

$14,485

Cost in 2018:

$32,169

Item:

Home

Cost in 1988:

$144,400

Cost in 2018:

$377,800