Stranger Things What did Life Cost in Hawkins, Indiana in 1983 vs Today

Stranger Things What did Life Cost in Hawkins, Indiana in 1983 vs Today What did Life Cost in Hawkins, Indiana in 1983 vs Today? What did Life Cost in Hawkins, Indiana in 1983 vs Today?Time to tune up that Huffy bike, tie on your Rambo-bandana, and charge up your walkie-talkies. It’s almost time for the next round of monster hunting, eighties nostalgia and exploring the Upside Down. Netflixs (@Netflix) Stranger Things season 2 is just around the bend… and, come on, the kid in you couldn’t be more excited.But that kid lives inside a grown up now. And while you’re obviously always going to have a special place in your heart for scary movies, Star Wars action figures, and those sweet, sweet frozen breakfast foodsâ€"you also have adult concerns now, like what that magical childhood  costs.So we asked… How much did life cost in 1983 Hawkins, Indiana of Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) versus now? Well, point your childlike sense of wonder to what we’ve uncovered!(By the way, Hawkins, Indiana doesn’t actually exist. So we used Fort Wayne, Indiana as a stand in. We’re sure they’re cool too. Go Mas todons!)As you can see, prices have, um, risen. The total rate of inflation between 1983 and 2017 is 149%. That means that one hard-earned dollar in 1983 had the same buying power as $2.44 today.[1]So let’s look at some “stranger things” to see how costs compare:Item1983 price2017 priceMillennium Falcon toy$18$150Christmas Lights$10.51$25.651,500 lbs of Salt$349.89$862.50Blonde Wig$6.39$15.76Walkie Talkie Set$32.77$79.99Comic Book$0.60$2.99Dungeons and Dragons Set$11$26.84Camera$132.75$324Fast Food Meal$2.74$6.75Star Wars Action Figures$2.99$7.99Atari System$28.47$69.49And let’s also look at some broader items:Item1983 price2017 priceTypical Home Price$68,700$201,155Average Household Income$25,862$63,121Basic Monthly Utilities$73.03$180.02Average Monthly Salary$1,132.33$2,791.25Cant get enough Stranger Things? Neither can we! Check out our other favorite artifacts from the Upside Down!Check out the  Stranger Things Wiki for character guides, videos, and a tight-knit fan comm unity.Vulture (@Vulture) put together this  frighteningly  comprehensive A to Z breakdown of every film reference from season 1 of the show.You love Stranger Things, but if you want to live Stranger Things, Food Wine Magazine  (@foodandwine) offers you this show-inspired guide to guide to decorating your home!And, you knew this was coming, BuzzFeed writer Samantha Wieder (@SamanthaAWieder) curated this AMAZING collection of Stranger Things Halloween costumes perfect for trick or treating or just wearing around the house alone (no judgment).Want more financial breakdowns of your favorite pop culture shows, movies and music?  Let us know, well deliver!  You can  email us  or you can find us on  Facebook  and  Twitter.References:[1]  Inflation Calculator   Calculator.net. Accessed Oct, 18, 2017 from  http://www.calculator.net/inflation-calculator.html.