What would $200 in 1955 be worth today's dollars?

Question

In a Honeymooners episode from 1955, Ralph and Ed buy kitchen gadgets for $200. What would that be worth in today's (U.S.) dollars?

Answer 1

What cost $200 in 1955 would cost $1526.53 in 2007.

Also, if you were to buy exactly the same products in 2007 and 1955,

they would cost you $200 and $26.94 respectively.

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Answer 2

In 1955 $200 dollars would be like a thousand. You could fill your cabinets with plenty of grocery and other miscellaneous.  Or you could by you a whole living room set, which includes the couch, loveseat, and chair. Or by a new car. In 1955 $200 could pay rent and utilities. That's what $200 dollars was liked.