Observed arrival · 2026-09-11

Big Mac Time Machine

bigmactimemachine.com Observed source

Editorial interest 86/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

An interactive U.S. price-history explorer that measures inflation, everyday goods, and purchasing power in Big Macs.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-11 issue.

Field notes

Visitors choose a year and household item, then compare the original sticker price with a 2026-dollar equivalent and the listed current price. The wages view adds a more tangible comparison by converting income into Big Macs; the page shows that $65,000 buys 42,391 sandwiches at the 1985 price, compared with 10,535 at the listed 2026 price. Ten categories are available, and interpolated years are explicitly marked as estimates.

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○OpenPublic substance visible

✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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