Then vs. Now: What things used to cost during WWII
1 / 15
According to data from the Consumer Price Index, one US dollar in 1940 is worth approximately $17.11 today. You won't believe your eyes when you see how much a movie ticket, a tank of gas or even a mattress used to cost in the early 1940s. Take a look at how the cost of living in the United States has changed since World War II.