How much did bacon cost in 1992?
Bacon averaged $1.92 per lb in 1992 — about $4.59 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1992
In 1992, bacon averaged $1.92 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 $1.85 in November to $1.96 in January. Over the year it fell from $1.96 in January to $1.86 in December, a 4.8% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.92 in 1992 is worth about $4.59 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 46% more expensive than it was in 1992. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 250% versus the 1992 average.
1992 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.96 | ▼ 1.9% |
| February | $1.95 | ▼ 0.1% |
| March | $1.92 | ▼ 1.6% |
| April | $1.92 | ▼ 0.4% |
| May | $1.90 | ▼ 0.6% |
| June | $1.93 | ▲ 1.2% |
| July | $1.94 | ▲ 0.6% |
| August | $1.94 | ▲ 0.1% |
| September | $1.93 | ▼ 0.7% |
| October | $1.89 | ▼ 1.7% |
| November | $1.85 | ▼ 2.2% |
| December | $1.86 | ▲ 0.7% |
| 1992 average | $1.92 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1992?
Bacon averaged $1.92 per lb in 1992, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.92 of 1992 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.92 in 1992 is about $4.59 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1992 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 250% from the 1992 average of $1.92.