How much did bacon cost in 1990?
Bacon averaged $2.12 per lb in 1990 — about $5.44 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1990
In 1990, bacon averaged $2.12 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 $1.97 in January to $2.28 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.97 in January to $2.28 in December, a 16.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.12 in 1990 is worth about $5.44 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 23% more expensive than it was in 1990. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 217% versus the 1990 average.
1990 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.97 | ▲ 0.5% |
| February | $2.01 | ▲ 2.2% |
| March | $1.99 | ▼ 0.9% |
| April | $1.98 | ▼ 0.6% |
| May | $2.04 | ▲ 3.3% |
| June | $2.15 | ▲ 5.0% |
| July | $2.21 | ▲ 2.9% |
| August | $2.24 | ▲ 1.5% |
| September | $2.18 | ▼ 3.0% |
| October | $2.21 | ▲ 1.5% |
| November | $2.24 | ▲ 1.5% |
| December | $2.28 | ▲ 1.8% |
| 1990 average | $2.12 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1990?
Bacon averaged $2.12 per lb in 1990, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.12 of 1990 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.12 in 1990 is about $5.44 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1990 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 217% from the 1990 average of $2.12.