27 Photos That Show What the Year 1974 Looked Like in the U.S.

While the price of many things has gone up, one thing has gotten drastically cheaper. Today, you can get a gigantic 4K TV for under a grand. Back in 1974, these heavy-box TVs cost $1,650. That is $10,522.45 in today’s money! TVs were as much as a new car! But these were fancy color TVs. They were worth every penny. It’s no wonder TV time was such a staple for families during this time. You had to get your money’s worth!