Humble ISD History
1980s Cost of Living
New House
1980: $68,714
1989: $120,000
Average Income
1980: $19,173 per year
1989: $27,450 per year
New Car
1980: $7,201
1989: $15,350
Average Rent
1980: $300 per month
1989: $420 per month
Movie Ticket
1980: $2.25 each
1989: $3.99 each
Gasoline
1980: $1.19 per gallon
1989: 97 cents per gallon
First Class Postage Stamps
1980: 15 cents
1989: 25 cents