Florida: Then and Now

Interesting article on FloridaTrend.com: it shows many of the changes in Florida from 50 years ago.

To begin with: The cost of a Florida home is up 1,640% over the past 50 years. Bread is up 1,000%, and eggs, 250%.

$11,800 median home value in 1958	$205,500 median home value now
67.5% percentage of Floridians who owned a home in 1958 (nationally, 61.9%)	70.1% percentage of Floridians who own a home now (nationally, 66.2%)

More: and this is depressing and explains so much:

Lawyers

1958: Miami had one for every 440 residents
Now: One for every 217 Floridians

Real Estate Agents

1958: Miami had one for every 265 residents
Now: One for every 57 Floridians

Gasoline

	25¢ price per gallon in 1958
	$3.75 price per gallon now

There's more fun facts, especially for us old-timers. Check it out.