The 2000s: Boom, Bust, and the Housing Crash
The 2000s opened with the dotcom bust and ended with the worst financial crisis since the Depression. In between, housing prices inflated into a massive bubble, gas crossed the $3 mark for the first time, and the cost of healthcare and college began their relentless climb.
Decade Highlights
- Gas prices more than doubled from $1.51 in 2000 to $3.27 in 2008.
- Home prices peaked at $247,900 in 2007 before crashing.
- The 2008 financial crisis wiped out trillions in household wealth.
What Things Cost in the 2000s
Gallon of Gas
$1.51 - $3.27
New Car
$16,900 - $20,950
Dozen Eggs
$1.44
Gallon of Milk
$3.23
Loaf of Bread
$1.06
Movie Ticket
$6.50
Minimum Wage
$5.15 - $7.25/hr
Median Home
~$221,000
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