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re: Inflation was 300% higher from 1975 to 2000 than 2000 to 2025
Posted on 10/3/25 at 5:56 am to Obtuse1
Posted on 10/3/25 at 5:56 am to Obtuse1
I don't totally disagree with you. The point I'm trying to convey is that if we're comparing eras you can't simply compare things 1 to 1. You need to look at what was considered average or middle class back then versus now.
For house specifically, the reality is there just aren't as many 1700 sq ft houses in decent neighborhoods as there was back then. Do they exist? Certainly, but I don't think in the same capacity (I could be wrong though).
Back in the 70's and 80's the burbs were still a relatively new thing. Now the burbs are as desirable, if not more desirable than city housing.
For instance, my parents first house was in Laplace. A small 3 bedroom perfect for a small family as you described. I dont know if those types of neighborhoods exist anymore.That same neighborhood is now the ghetto where you wouldn't dare try to raise a family.
For house specifically, the reality is there just aren't as many 1700 sq ft houses in decent neighborhoods as there was back then. Do they exist? Certainly, but I don't think in the same capacity (I could be wrong though).
Back in the 70's and 80's the burbs were still a relatively new thing. Now the burbs are as desirable, if not more desirable than city housing.
For instance, my parents first house was in Laplace. A small 3 bedroom perfect for a small family as you described. I dont know if those types of neighborhoods exist anymore.That same neighborhood is now the ghetto where you wouldn't dare try to raise a family.
This post was edited on 10/3/25 at 6:35 am
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Posted on 10/3/25 at 6:03 am to QuantraviousJefferso
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Number of Posts: 120
Registered on: 9/27/2025
Alter or troll from another forum? You're averaging 20 posts a day. Including your first posts being on the scoreboard and editing your very first post.
This post was edited on 10/3/25 at 6:06 am
Posted on 10/3/25 at 7:03 am to QuantraviousJefferso
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$1 in 2000 is worth $1.87 in 2025
I dont care what kind of tricky math was done. This isnt true.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 7:06 am to QuantraviousJefferso
The youngins don’t want to hear this.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 7:10 am to beaverfever
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Oil is the one commodity that has been strangely resistant to inflation. I’m assuming it’s related to market dynamics and improvements to extraction productivity but I’m not sure.
Strangely resistant. Almost like it’s a renewable resource. Imagine that.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 7:20 am to QuantraviousJefferso
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Inflation was 300% higher from 1975 to 2000 than 2000 to 2025
That ain’t just peanuts, y’all, but if you had a few hundred thousand back then, you could make bank with 17% CD yields.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 7:32 am to QuantraviousJefferso
I bought my first house in 1989 at 9% fixed 30 yr
That wasn't considered a high rate at that time. Many people were paying double digit rates. Of course, the price of a house wasn't as insane ss it is now.
That wasn't considered a high rate at that time. Many people were paying double digit rates. Of course, the price of a house wasn't as insane ss it is now.
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