How much did bacon cost in 1985?
Bacon averaged $1.94 per lb in 1985 — about $6.04 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1985
In 1985, bacon averaged $1.94 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 $1.89 in June to $1.97 in February. Over the year it fell from $1.95 in January to $1.92 in December, a 1.7% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.94 in 1985 is worth about $6.04 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 11% more expensive than it was in 1985. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 246% versus the 1985 average.
1985 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.95 | ▲ 3.3% |
| February | $1.97 | ▲ 0.7% |
| March | $1.96 | ▼ 0.5% |
| April | $1.95 | ▼ 0.4% |
| May | $1.93 | ▼ 1.0% |
| June | $1.89 | ▼ 1.8% |
| July | $1.95 | ▲ 3.0% |
| August | $1.96 | ▲ 0.5% |
| September | $1.93 | ▼ 1.7% |
| October | $1.95 | ▲ 1.0% |
| November | $1.93 | ▼ 0.7% |
| December | $1.92 | ▼ 0.7% |
| 1985 average | $1.94 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1985?
Bacon averaged $1.94 per lb in 1985, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.94 of 1985 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.94 in 1985 is about $6.04 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1985 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 246% from the 1985 average of $1.94.