• Nougat@fedia.io
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    5 months ago

    Furthermore:

    • $25.00 in 1970 is worth $202.03 today
    • $25,000 would be $202,030
    • Home prices vary wildy depending on location and size of the home. It does not seem unreasonable that someone could spend $200 a week on groceries and live in a $200K home.
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      5 months ago

      So the real question is how did pay in the most common industries keep up with inflation. I don’t think anyone is disputing costs rising at comparable rates. It’s our ability to keep up as earners.

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      5 months ago

      so, by his numbers, we’re paying over 50% more for food and houses.

      But they’re equally more expensive, so we’re getting screwed two ways, not just one.