text: how much did things cost in the late 70s compared to now? 1. i was not born in the 70s, i was bron later, so i wouldn't know. (just to throw that in.)  2. this is for a school project, and i can't seem to find the answer on yahoo search or anything.  3. please provide your source. go to a cracker barrel they got those cards there with diff years from 1925-2004 they show prices from stamps to homes