Question 1

How much did milk cost in December 1996?

Accepted Answer

Milk cost $2.73 per gallon in December 1996, based on Milk, fresh, whole, fortified, per gal. (3.8 lit) from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Average Price Data.

Question 2

What is $2.73 in December 1996 worth in 2026?

Accepted Answer

$2.73 in 1996 has about the same purchasing power as $5.79 in 2026, using CPI-U.

How much did milk cost in December 1996?

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