What were some of the inflated prices during WWII in america?

Question

ex. apples were 10 cents before the war. they were 40 cents during the war. or something like that. all information i can get is helpful.

Also, did the amount of food rationed per person in the war differ by age? if it did, some examples?

Also, what would the daily schedule of an american child during WWII be like?

What was a typical school day like?

What did children in america do to help with war effort other than war bonds/ stamps?

If you have personal experience (were a child during the war) what were some of your experiences?

Answer 1

1941-45 WWII Price ranges, note gradual rises no "peaks"
Consumer Price Index US Gov

Flour 6 pound bag 22-32 cents
Bread loaf 8 cents to 8.8 cents
Round steak 39-40 cents per pound
Bacon 34-41 cents per pound
Butter 41-50 cents pound
Eggs 39-51 cents dozen
Milk delivered 27-31 gallon
Oranges 31-48 cents dozen
Potatoes 10 pounds 23-49 cents
Canned tomatoes 7-10 cents can
Navy Beans 7-11 cents pound
Coffee 23-30 cents per pound
Sugar 28-33 5 pounds

Each member of the family was issued ration books, and it was the challenge of the homemaker to pool the stamps and plan the family's meals within the set limits. Sugar, butter, coffee, and beef-steak were especially scarce and valued items. Home canning and the "victory garden" were added to the homemaker's concerns. Ration stamps became a type of currency, and lost ration books a major headache.

Every family member got a seperate ration book and there were extra dairy and such for children.

A good restaurant Porterhouse steak dinner would be over $6.00.

Many folks used "farmers markets" and prices were high for such as fresh produce, apples. These were not "Black market" but legal.

Answer 2

The US government legislated prices during the war to prevent price gouging. So there generally was not a huge jump in price.