The purchasing power of $1 is only 60.8¢ as contrasted with July, 1914.
Recovery since the peak of inflation (July, 1920) is, however, marked by the fact that since the peak the cost of living has dropped 19.5%.
The cost of living dropped .2% in January.
These figures were furnished by the National Industrial Conference Board.
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