How much did bacon cost in 1987?
Bacon averaged $2.14 per lb in 1987 — about $6.31 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1987
In 1987, bacon averaged $2.14 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 $2.02 in December to $2.28 in August. Over the year it fell from $2.12 in January to $2.02 in December, a 4.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.14 in 1987 is worth about $6.31 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 6% more expensive than it was in 1987. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 214% versus the 1987 average.
1987 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.12 | ▼ 1.9% |
| February | $2.09 | ▼ 1.3% |
| March | $2.10 | ▲ 0.2% |
| April | $2.08 | ▼ 0.9% |
| May | $2.11 | ▲ 1.7% |
| June | $2.13 | ▲ 0.7% |
| July | $2.23 | ▲ 4.9% |
| August | $2.28 | ▲ 2.4% |
| September | $2.28 | ▼ 0.2% |
| October | $2.19 | ▼ 3.8% |
| November | $2.07 | ▼ 5.6% |
| December | $2.02 | ▼ 2.5% |
| 1987 average | $2.14 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1987?
Bacon averaged $2.14 per lb in 1987, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.14 of 1987 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.14 in 1987 is about $6.31 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1987 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 214% from the 1987 average of $2.14.