Grocery Store Prices in 1957, 7-14

Find the remainder of our list of grocery store prices in 1957 below, beginning with the price of Campbell's tomato soup.

7. Campbell's Tomato Soup

It's no wonder Campbell's tomato soup has always been a family
favorite. People have been wallowing in its creamy comfort for generations. To make it even more soothing, in 1957 a can only set you back a dime! Today, it's still an affordable form of therapy, and it costs only a buck.

8. Gum

Gum chompers had a few choices back in 1957. There was Juicy Fruit, Wrigley's Spearmint, and Dubble Bubble, to name a few. You could pretty much chew until your jaw hurt at just 19 cents for 6 packs (30 pieces). Today, in addition to the dental bills, it costs about $1.19 for a 6-pack of gum.

9. Broccoli

In 1957, in a world in which the word fiber was mostly used to discuss fabrics, a bunch of broccoli only cost 23 cents. Today's health-conscious crowd pays a little more to munch this super food -- around $1.79 per bunch.

10. Eggs

In 1957, a dozen eggs cost a mere 55 cents. For those who aren't quite ready to pour an omelet from a pint-size container of artificial eggs, you can still crack the good old-fashioned, incredible, edible egg for $2.99 a dozen.

11. Iceberg Lettuce

Iceberg lettuce used to rule the refrigerator's produce bin -- it only cost 19 cents per head in 1957! Salad makers these days reach for romaine, red leaf, and endive, just to name a few. Iceberg still has its loyal followers, but they can now plan on paying $1.49 per head.

12. Nabisco Saltines

Nabisco saltines can settle an upset stomach, and, at 25 cents for a 16-ounce package in 1957, that's better than medicine. But today, the same size box will set you back $2.69.

13. Pot Roast

Pot roasts brought families to the table most Sundays in 1957, and it cost 69 cents a pound for that roast. Today, it's harder to get busy families together, but when they do, the cook can expect to pay $4.59 per pound.

14. Canned Corn

The "Ho Ho Ho, Green Giant" jingle wasn't born until 1959, but cooks in 1957 reached for a can of corn with his jolly green likeness for about 14 cents per 27-ounce can. Today, 95 cents will get you a 15-ounce can.

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