How much did bacon cost in 1994?
Bacon averaged $1.99 per lb in 1994 — about $4.50 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1994
In 1994, bacon averaged $1.99 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 $1.89 in December to $2.06 in April. Over the year it fell from $2.04 in January to $1.89 in December, a 7.3% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.99 in 1994 is worth about $4.50 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 49% more expensive than it was in 1994. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 237% versus the 1994 average.
1994 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.04 | ▲ 1.1% |
| February | $2.02 | ▼ 1.1% |
| March | $2.02 | ▼ 0.1% |
| April | $2.06 | ▲ 2.3% |
| May | $2.02 | ▼ 2.3% |
| June | $1.99 | ▼ 1.5% |
| July | $2.00 | ▲ 0.8% |
| August | $1.99 | ▼ 0.7% |
| September | $1.97 | ▼ 0.7% |
| October | $1.97 | ▼ 0.4% |
| November | $1.92 | ▼ 2.4% |
| December | $1.89 | ▼ 1.3% |
| 1994 average | $1.99 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1994?
Bacon averaged $1.99 per lb in 1994, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.99 of 1994 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.99 in 1994 is about $4.50 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1994 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 237% from the 1994 average of $1.99.