How much did bacon cost in 1991?
Bacon averaged $2.22 per lb in 1991 — about $5.46 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1991
In 1991, bacon averaged $2.22 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 $1.99 in December to $2.32 in March. Over the year it fell from $2.26 in January to $1.99 in December, a 11.7% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.22 in 1991 is worth about $5.46 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 23% more expensive than it was in 1991. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 202% versus the 1991 average.
1991 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.26 | ▼ 1.1% |
| February | $2.30 | ▲ 1.9% |
| March | $2.32 | ▲ 0.7% |
| April | $2.27 | ▼ 2.0% |
| May | $2.31 | ▲ 1.8% |
| June | $2.31 | ▼ 0.3% |
| July | $2.31 | ▲ 0.2% |
| August | $2.22 | ▼ 3.9% |
| September | $2.16 | ▼ 2.7% |
| October | $2.12 | ▼ 1.8% |
| November | $2.07 | ▼ 2.4% |
| December | $1.99 | ▼ 3.7% |
| 1991 average | $2.22 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1991?
Bacon averaged $2.22 per lb in 1991, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.22 of 1991 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.22 in 1991 is about $5.46 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1991 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 202% from the 1991 average of $2.22.