From 2019 to now, inflation has increased by 2.8 percent, raising the prices of basic groceries, a house, a car and, especially at this time of year, gifts for your family.
People all over the country have felt the effect of this increase in prices. Some sources say that in the United States, food prices rose by 15 percent from 2019 to 2023.
How much did basic groceries and household items really go up in Oregon?
Gallon of milk
2019 Price-$3.04
2024 Price- $4.04
A dozen eggs
2019 Price- $1.60 – $2.00 per dozen (varies by region and store).
2024 Price- $5.00-$7.00
Loaf of white bread
2019 Price- $1.50-$2.50 (per loaf)
2024 Price -$2.50-$4.00
Coffee
2019 Price- $8.00 – $10.00 (per pound for mid-range ground coffee)
2024 Price- $12.00 – $15.00
Gallon of gas
2019 Price-$2.00
2024 Price- $3.54
New iPhone (of that year)
2019 Price- (iphone 11) $699
2024 Price-(iphone 16) $799
New Car
2019 Price- $35,000
2024 Price- $40,000-$50,000
New House
2019 Price-$400,000-$450,000
2024 Price-550,000-$600,000