How much did bacon cost in 1997?
Bacon averaged $2.68 per lb in 1997 — about $5.60 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1997
In 1997, bacon averaged $2.68 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 $2.61 in December to $2.76 in August. Over the year it fell from $2.66 in January to $2.61 in December, a 2.1% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.68 in 1997 is worth about $5.60 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 20% more expensive than it was in 1997. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 150% versus the 1997 average.
1997 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.66 | ▲ 0.8% |
| February | $2.65 | ▼ 0.5% |
| March | $2.66 | ▲ 0.2% |
| April | $2.66 | ▲ 0.1% |
| May | $2.63 | ▼ 1.2% |
| June | $2.69 | ▲ 2.5% |
| July | $2.72 | ▲ 0.9% |
| August | $2.76 | ▲ 1.4% |
| September | $2.75 | ▼ 0.2% |
| October | $2.73 | ▼ 0.7% |
| November | $2.67 | ▼ 2.4% |
| December | $2.61 | ▼ 2.2% |
| 1997 average | $2.68 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1997?
Bacon averaged $2.68 per lb in 1997, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.68 of 1997 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.68 in 1997 is about $5.60 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1997 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 150% from the 1997 average of $2.68.