When determining what something "costs," the sales price is the starting point but just one factor. Things that depreciate over time really cost real money while things that appreciate over time do not or at least not so much, and things that do not need replacement can end up costing far less over one's lifetime than things with lower sales prices but need frequent replacement. This analytic holds true for everything from kitchenware to partially refundable (e.g., 85%) retirement community entrance fees (aka unit purchase costs). BuyMeOnce is a website that specializes in things that last, and the NYT explains all this in further detail.
Link to NYT Article
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