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Then vs Now — How everyday prices have changed | Basket Index™

All figures sourced from US federal statistical agencies.BLS · EIA · FRED·Data through Jul 2026·Refreshed Sep 11·Modeled for Ohio

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How much have everyday prices changed in the last year — and the last five? Tap any card to open the full comparison, screenshot it, or grab the social sharing image.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate

+4.5% year-over-year

-7.2% year-over-year

-0.6% year-over-year

Bread (White Loaf)

-2.4% year-over-year

-19.5% year-over-year

Cheddar Cheese (Natural)

-4.3% year-over-year

Chicken (Whole, Fresh)

-3.9% year-over-year

Chicken Breast (Boneless)

-2.0% year-over-year

Coffee (Ground Roast)

+14.6% year-over-year

Eggs (Grade A, Large)

-42.0% year-over-year

Electricity (Residential)

+3.7% year-over-year

Flour (All Purpose)

-5.4% year-over-year

Gasoline (Regular Unleaded)

+31.3% year-over-year

Ground Beef (100% Beef)

+12.5% year-over-year

Median Home Sale Price

-1.9% year-over-year

Milk (Whole, Fortified)

+7.0% year-over-year

Orange Juice (Frozen Concentrate)

+7.2% year-over-year

Oranges (Navel)

+3.8% year-over-year

Potatoes (White)

-1.7% year-over-year

Rent of Primary Residence

+3.1% year-over-year

Rice (White, Long-Grain)

+3.7% year-over-year

-2.8% year-over-year

Tomatoes (Field Grown)

+15.3% year-over-year

Used Cars & Trucks

-1.9% year-over-year

Utility (Piped) Gas

+3.1% year-over-year