1. $5.61 per dozen
   $2.90 per dozen
2. 79 cents per dozen
   $3.55 per dozen

The most common being that of a chicken, eggs were sold for the price of 79 cents per dozen in 1956.

1. 39 cents for two pounds
   $4.95 for two pounds
2. $1.29 for two pounds
   $3.26 for two pounds

The most popular fruit produced in tropical climates, apples were made available to consumers at a price of 39 cents for every two pounds.

1. $4.01
   $3.76
2. $1.36
   10 cents

Cakes are a delicious but tedious snack to make. Luckily, ready-made cake mix could be bought for a mere 10 cents in 1957.

1. $4.99 per pound
   $2.13 per pound
2. 7 cents per pound
   69 cents per pound

During the baby boomer era, potatoes could be purchased at 7 cents per pound.

1. $2.58
   $2.34
2. 15 cents
   89 cents

A long-time staple in international cuisine, tomato juice from the famous brand, Hunts, was available to consumers for 15 cents.

1. $3.89 per pound
   $3.84 per pound
2. 72 cents per pound
   24 cents per pound

Also known as the string bean due to the shape and growth style of its pod, green beans were available to Baby Boomers at a cost of 24 cents per pound.

1. 3 cents per pound
   $1.15 per pound
2. 72 cents per pound
   $5.67 per pound

A bulb used for flavoring, onions are infamous for causing eyes to tear up. A healthy vegetable, onions could be bought at 3 cents per pound during the 1950s.

1. $5.67 per pound
   $2.13 per pound
2. $1.15 per pound
   49 cents per pound

A common component of daily meals, chicken cost even less during the 1950s. In 1950 New Hampshire, chicken was sold at 49 cents per pound.

1. $1.29
   $3.76
2. 14 cents
   $1.61

One of the more expensive and richer brands of canned milk, one can of Carnation milk cost the Baby Boomer generation 14 cents.

1. $4.99 per pound
   $3.84 per pound
2. 49 cents per pound
   $2.50 per pound

The flagship meal of Thanksgiving Day, turkeys were sold at a cost of 49 cents per pound in 1950 New Hampshire.

1. $4.95
   $3.76
2. 25 cents
   $2.58

Rumored to have marvelous health benefits for women, pineapples, a tropical fruit, were sold for 25 cents each.

1. $2.50 per pound
   55 cents per pound
2. $2.13 per pound
   $4.99 per pound

A pricey item on restaurant menus, steak can be served rare, medium or cooked. During the Baby Boomer era, steak was sold at 55 cents per pound.

1. $1.61
   29 cents
2. 89 cents
   2 cents

A sticky butter made from peanuts used commonly in sandwiches, a jar of peanut butter could be purchased for 29 cents.

1. $3.89 per pound
   $1.26 per pound
2. $2.13 per pound
   39 cents per pound

A cut of meat along the dorsal side of a pig's rib cage, pork roast was made available to the Baby Boomer generation for 39 cents per pound.

1. $2.34
   23 cents
2. $1.29
   $1.61

A long-time manufacturer of baking products, the Pillsbury company was founded in the United States in 1872. Cinnamon rolls from Pillsbury were marketed at 23 cents in 1957.

1. 38 cents for three cans
   87 cents for three cans
2. $2.21 for three cans
   $4 for three cans

The milky residue of pulped kernels of corn, creamed corn is commonly eaten in the southern United States. In the 1950s, three cans of creamed corn could be purchased for 38 cents.

1. 72 cents per pound
   35 cents per pound
2. $2.13 per pound
   $3.89 per pound

A common household breakfast item, sliced bacon was purchased by Baby Boomers in the 1950s for 35 cents per pound.

1. $4.95
   $1.61
2. 72 cents
   19 cents

A dark purple jelly, grape jelly is often combined with peanut butter in sandwiches. During the 1950s, grape jelly was sold for 19 cents.

1. $1.75 for two heads
   $4.56 for two heads
2. 25 cents for two heads
   $2.31 for two heads

A very green and leafy vegetable, lettuce is a common ingredient in garden salads. A bit tasteless when consumed on its own, lettuce was sold for 25 cents for two heads in 1952.

1. $1.29
   $1.61
2. 10 cents
   $4.95

A soup made using mostly tomatoes, a can of Campbell's tomato soup was sold at a cost of 10 cents in 1957.

1. 96 cents per box
   $5.87 per box
2. 32 cents per box
   $2.77 per box

An imitation butter, margarine (trans fat) is used mainly for flavoring and baking. In 1952 Florida, margarine cost 19 cents per pound.

1. 5 cents per roll
   84 cents per roll
2. 98 cents per roll
   63 cents per roll

A bathroom essential in every household, toilet tissue, available from various brands, cost just 5 cents per roll in the 1950s.

1. $3.76
   $2.58
2. 89 cents
   29 cents

Used for killing bacteria and maintaining oral hygiene, a tube of toothpaste was valued at 29 cents in 1959.

1. $1.26 per box
   $5.67 per box
2. $1.15 per box
   32 cents per box

Introduced in 1934, Ritz crackers amassed great a popularity and cost 32 cents per box by the 1950s.

1. $3.89 per pound
   30 cents per pound
2. 72 cents per pound
   $1.26 per pound

Made using ground beef, hamburgers are often deemed as an unhealthy food. In the 1950s, consumers could purchase hamburger meat for 30 cents per pound.

1. 82 cents per packet
   $2.49 per packet
2. 29 cents per packet
   $1.57 per packet

Cheese, a cuddled form of milk, is often sold in blocks or slices. In 1950, cheese slices from Kraft cost 29 cents per packet.

1. $1.15 per pound
   $2.13 per pound
2. 45 cents per pound
   $1.26 per pound

One of the more popular and affordable cheese types, American cheese during the 1950s cost only 45 cents per pound.

1. $1 per jar
   2 cents per jar
2. $1.41 per jar
   55 cents per jar

A salad dressing manufactured by the Kraft company, Miracle Whip, a popular household item, cost 55 cents per jar.

1. $2 for five pounds
   43 cents for five pounds
2. $1.16 for five pounds
   $3.66 for five pounds

A sweet, soluble carbohydrate in the form of crystals, sugar, during the 1950s, cost 43 cents for five pounds.

1. $5.67 per pound
   $1.15 per pound
2. 49 cents per pound
   $3.84 per pound

Considered a healthier alternative to beef, lamb chops during the baby boomer era could be purchased at 49 cents per pound.

1. $2.58
   12 cents
2. 72 cents
   $1.36

Largely constituted of flour, loaves of bread in the 1950s, despite being the same size as what is sold on the current market, cost consumers only 12 cents.

1. 21 cents
   $2.34
2. $1.29
   72 cents

A popular manufacturer of dish-washing detergent, three bottles of Palmolive cost 21 cents in total.

1. 10 cents
   $3.76
2. 89 cents
   $2.58

Perhaps the most famous brand of baby food, Gerber baby food is known for its logo featuring the smiling face of a baby. In 1959, baby food from Gerber cost only 10 cents.

1. 27 cents for two pounds
   64 cents for two pounds
2. $3.44 for two pounds
   $2.78 for two pounds

A fruit imported from the farms of tropical islands and countries, bananas were sold in the 1950s at a cost of 27 cents for two pounds.

1. 69 cents per pound
   $1.26 per pound
2. 6 cents per pound
   $4.99 per pound

Cabbage, a large, leafy vegetable available in white, purple and green was priced at only 6 cents per pound in 1950.

1. 49 cents
   $3.76
2. $2.58
   2 cents

Often misconstrued as being poisonous, there exist several edible mushrooms. The fruiting body of fungi, mushrooms were sold for 49 cents per pound.

1. $2.34
   19 cents
2. $1.29
   $4.01

A combination of pie and chicken, frozen chicken pies were sold at 19 cents in 1957.

1. 79 cents per pack
   56 cents per pack
2. 67 cents per pack
   99 cents per pack

A product of Procter and Gamble, Tide laundry detergent has been around since 1946. Introduced during the Baby Boomer era, tide powder was priced at 67 cents for a giant pack.

1. 7 cents per pound
   72 cents per pound
2. $3.89 per pound
   $3.84 per pound

Perhaps one of the best morning beverages, coffee cost only 7 cents per pound during what is known as the Baby Boomer era.

1. 15 cents
   $1.86
2. $2.34
   89 cents

Produced from cocoa beans, chocolates are well-known stress relievers. This all-time favorite snack was sold for $1.86 during the 1950s.