How much did bacon cost in 1993?
Bacon averaged $1.93 per lb in 1993 — about $4.48 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1993
In 1993, bacon averaged $1.93 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 $1.80 in March to $2.02 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.87 in January to $2.02 in December, a 7.7% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.93 in 1993 is worth about $4.48 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 50% more expensive than it was in 1993. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 248% versus the 1993 average.
1993 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.87 | ▲ 0.6% |
| February | $1.84 | ▼ 1.8% |
| March | $1.80 | ▼ 2.1% |
| April | $1.89 | ▲ 5.0% |
| May | $1.91 | ▲ 0.9% |
| June | $1.95 | ▲ 2.0% |
| July | $1.96 | ▲ 0.3% |
| August | $1.95 | ▼ 0.1% |
| September | $1.98 | ▲ 1.4% |
| October | $1.99 | ▲ 0.3% |
| November | $2.01 | ▲ 1.0% |
| December | $2.02 | ▲ 0.5% |
| 1993 average | $1.93 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1993?
Bacon averaged $1.93 per lb in 1993, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.93 of 1993 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.93 in 1993 is about $4.48 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1993 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 248% from the 1993 average of $1.93.