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From $20 Groceries to $800K Mansion—What 'Home Alone' Says About Inflation

From $20 Groceries to $800K Mansion—What 'Home Alone' Says About Inflation

Summary

The article looks at how costs shown in the 1990 movie "Home Alone" compare to prices in 2025. It discusses the updated worth of the McCallister house, the cost of flights from Chicago to Paris, the taxi fare to the airport, and the rise in grocery prices since the film's release.

Key Facts

  • The McCallister house in "Home Alone," originally sold for about $800,000, is now valued at around $5.76 million as of March 2025.
  • The cost to lease the McCallister house is estimated at $7,339 per month in 2025.
  • Flights for 15 people from Chicago to Paris could cost about $62,820 in total in 2025.
  • An American Airlines premium seat for the flight is around $8,310, while an economy seat is about $1,972.
  • Taking a taxi from the McCallister house to O'Hare Airport costs approximately $371.59 for two minivans in 2025.
  • The cost of groceries that Kevin buys in the movie, which was less than $20 in 1990, has increased to $60.24 in 2025 according to a TikTok user.

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