How much did bacon cost in 1984?
Bacon averaged $1.86 per lb in 1984 — about $6.00 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1984
In 1984, bacon averaged $1.86 per lb at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $1.80 in April to $1.90 in August. Over the year it rose from $1.81 in January to $1.89 in December, a 4.3% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.86 in 1984 is worth about $6.00 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 12% more expensive than it was in 1984. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 261% versus the 1984 average.
1984 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.81 | ▲ 3.1% |
| February | $1.88 | ▲ 3.8% |
| March | $1.80 | ▼ 4.2% |
| April | $1.80 | ▼ 0.3% |
| May | $1.82 | ▲ 1.1% |
| June | $1.83 | ▲ 0.8% |
| July | $1.90 | ▲ 3.8% |
| August | $1.90 | ▲ 0.1% |
| September | $1.89 | ▼ 0.7% |
| October | $1.90 | ▲ 0.3% |
| November | $1.87 | ▼ 1.5% |
| December | $1.89 | ▲ 1.2% |
| 1984 average | $1.86 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1984?
Bacon averaged $1.86 per lb in 1984, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.86 of 1984 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.86 in 1984 is about $6.00 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1984 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 261% from the 1984 average of $1.86.