In recent years, the cost of living has surged, driven by factors like the energy market, COVID-19, and inflation. This uptick poses a growing challenge for younger generations, particularly in affording housing, cars, and groceries. To shed light on this topic, we've gathered a variety of nostalgic examples, such as cost of living indices, old menus, and advertisements. The examples, ranging from a 1916 home brochure to McDonald's once-low prices, demonstrate how living expenses have skyrocketed over time.
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