If a visitor to the 1939 New York World's Fair spent $20.00 to see the attractions and eat, by today's standard (2015) they would have spent approximately $340.00.
Price comparison based on the on-line Inflation Calculator provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
| Description | 1939 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Admission April 30 to October 1 Fair Admission after October 1 Crystal Palace Admission Merrie England Admission Old New York Admission Sun Valley Admission Living Magazines Admission First Edition Guide Book Tony Sarg's Map of the Fair Parking Salary* |
$ .75 .50 .25 .25 .25 25 .25 .25 .25 .50 $ 1,368.00 |
$ 12.76 8.50 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 4.25 8.50 $ 23,268.00 |
* Source: The 1940 Census: Employment and Income
Based on a 40-hour work-week the average weekly salary was $ 26.30 and the average hourly wage would have been 66¢.
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