What Life Cost in Louisiana in 1962 Will Blow Your Mind

(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - If you want to see something that will blow your mind and at the same time, make you want to cry, we have a rundown on the cost of living in Louisiana in 1962.

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If they ever invent a time machine, I believe 1962 would be a great year to go back to will these prices of things like a gallon of gas, rent, milk, college tuition, and many more.

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The Cost Of Living In 1962:

• New House: $12,550
• New Car: $2,924
• Average Rent: $110 a month
• Movie Ticket: $1
• Gas: $0.27 a gallon
• Postage Stamp: $0.04
• Vitamin D Milk: $1.04 a gallon
• Eggs: $0.32 a dozen
• Ground Beef: $0.41 per pound
• Ground Coffee: $0.85 per pound
• Granulated Sugar: $0.89 for 10 pounds
• Bacon: $0.69 per pound
• Tuition at Harvard: $1,520 per year
• Average Income: $5,556 per year

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