$20 in 1922 became $407.18 in 2022 (based on inflation) .. a 20.36 times change.
In the 1960s, $20 filled a 1960s car trunk (and they were huge!)
Butter in 1922 was $0.52 a pound. Average today is about $6.49 (inflation change would make it $10.59)
Eggs were $0.35 a dozen. Now they are $7.99 for large free range. inflation would put them at $7.13
Lard was $0.11 a pound and the 2022 price with inflation would be $2.24, but it’s $15.49
$3.49 is what you pay for a pound of Sugar now, compared to $0.06 a pound back in the day. Inflation price would be $1.16 a pound
In the 1960s, $20 filled a 1960s car trunk (and they were huge!)
So it does cost a lot more to make some of my mother’s 100 year old cookie recipes.
