How much did bacon cost in 1996?
Bacon averaged $2.47 per lb in 1996 — about $5.28 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1996
In 1996, bacon averaged $2.47 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 $2.14 in January to $2.81 in September. Over the year it rose from $2.14 in January to $2.64 in December, a 23.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.47 in 1996 is worth about $5.28 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 27% more expensive than it was in 1996. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 172% versus the 1996 average.
1996 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.14 | ▼ 1.3% |
| February | $2.20 | ▲ 3.0% |
| March | $2.20 | ▼ 0.1% |
| April | $2.24 | ▲ 1.8% |
| May | $2.35 | ▲ 4.6% |
| June | $2.49 | ▲ 6.3% |
| July | $2.54 | ▲ 2.0% |
| August | $2.68 | ▲ 5.5% |
| September | $2.81 | ▲ 4.7% |
| October | $2.72 | ▼ 3.1% |
| November | $2.66 | ▼ 2.4% |
| December | $2.64 | ▼ 0.5% |
| 1996 average | $2.47 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1996?
Bacon averaged $2.47 per lb in 1996, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.47 of 1996 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.47 in 1996 is about $5.28 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1996 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 172% from the 1996 average of $2.47.