Observed arrival · 2026-09-30
Sticker Shock turns inflation into a city-by-city price chart
The site charts everyday U.S. prices from 1950 to today, with city comparisons, visitor-requested charts, and a salary calculator.
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- People comparing local prices and historical pay
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- Visitors can compare a selected city with the U.S. average or another city across a stated 32,000-town coverage.
Field notes
The controls let visitors choose a city, compare it with the U.S. average or another city, and hover or tap charts for dated values. The site says its historical series draw on Census, BLS, BEA, EIA, and other public sources, and marks data and charts CC BY 4.0. Visitors can request additional items, but those charts are described as AI-estimated, a meaningful distinction from the source-backed existing series.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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