how much did a microwave cost in?
Also available were microwave ovens, ranging in price from $189.95 to $439.95. Of course, thereâs been a good deal of dollar inflation since 1975. Judged by changes in the consumer-price index, what $100 bought in 1975 takes about $354 to buy today. So that six-digit calculator would today cost about $49. Sears lowest-priced microwave oven in 1975 would today set you back $672. Here are some other 1975 products and their 1975 prices (along with their inflation-adjusted 2006 prices):