Let's start with the cost of living 30 years ago - this was an eye opener. :)
Cost Of Living 1981How Much things cost in 1981
Yearly Inflation Rate USA 10.35%
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 875
Interest Rates Year End Federal Reserve 15.75%
Average Cost of new house $78,200.00
Average Income per year $21,050.00
Average Monthly Rent $315.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas $1.25 (WOW!!!)
Sinclair ZX80 $199.95 (what's this?)
19 inch Color TV $399.95
WOW! Do you believe all that? Wish the gas prices were as low as then, or even double the old price would be okay. HA!