For a snapshot of the 1987 cost of living, this ad appeared in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette on March 26, 1987.  While the prices look low, there has been a lot of inflation since 1987.  According to this online calculator, one dollar in 1987 works out to $2.81 in 2025 dollars.

So the 79 cent box of Sunshine crackers works out to about $2.22.  How does that compare to today’s actual price?  You can find the price for the Amazon store brand at this link.

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