Mrs. Marshall's 2nd Period
The Great Gatsby Cost of Living
Women's Clothing
1920's Clothing-
Dress- $
Purse- $
Shoes- $
Present-
Dress-$
Purse-
Shoes-$
Food
1920's Gallon of Milk- $0.66
Loaf of Bread-$0.12
Dozen eggs-$0.47
Present-
Bread- $1.98
Milk- $3.98
Eggs- $2.77
Homes
1920's Average Cost- $1200-2500
Present- $365,700
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Children's Clothing
1920's Clothing-
Shoes- $1.45- 2.65
Pants- $1.45-2.95
Coats- $1.98
Present-
Shoes- $20-70
Pants- $5-50
Coat- $15-70
Wages and Salary
1920's Annual Salary- $438
Average hourly wage- $0.25
Best Job- automotive
Worst Job- farming
Men's Clothing
Cost of Car and Gallon of Gas
1920's Average cost of car- $1,496
Present Average cost of car- $24,350
1920's Average Cost Gas- $0.20
Present Average Cost of Gas- $2.38