These days, it feels like nothing is safe from rising prices. From housing and appliances to food, insurance and gas, climbing costs may make you yearn for the “good old days” when things seemed more affordable. However, the reality may be less rosy than you think. When adjusted for inflation, many everyday household items actually cost less today than they did in the ’50s. To mark the 75th anniversary of Family Handyman magazine, we took a closer look at what household items cost 75 years ago compared to today. Providing expert insights are Alexander Ketter , consumer and savings expert at Coupons.com and Brett Massimino, Ph.D, department chair and associate professor of Supply Chain and Analytics at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business. 1 / 10 Ancient Aftertone/Getty Images Cast-iron skillet In 1951, a cast-iron skillet cost $2.50. When adjusted for inflation, this comes to $31.25 today, which is about what you’ll pay for a skillet in 2026.…