How much did bacon cost in 1995?
Bacon averaged $1.99 per lb in 1995 — about $4.38 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1995
In 1995, 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 April to $2.17 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.93 in January to $2.17 in December, a 12.2% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.99 in 1995 is worth about $4.38 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 53% more expensive than it was in 1995. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 237% versus the 1995 average.
1995 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.93 | ▲ 2.0% |
| February | $1.93 | — 0.0% |
| March | $1.91 | ▼ 1.0% |
| April | $1.89 | ▼ 1.1% |
| May | $1.92 | ▲ 1.5% |
| June | $1.90 | ▼ 1.1% |
| July | $1.91 | ▲ 0.5% |
| August | $1.97 | ▲ 3.3% |
| September | $2.04 | ▲ 3.8% |
| October | $2.12 | ▲ 3.7% |
| November | $2.16 | ▲ 1.8% |
| December | $2.17 | ▲ 0.5% |
| 1995 average | $1.99 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1995?
Bacon averaged $1.99 per lb in 1995, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.99 of 1995 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.99 in 1995 is about $4.38 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1995 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 237% from the 1995 average of $1.99.