How much did bacon cost in 1999?
Bacon averaged $2.55 per lb in 1999 — about $5.13 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1999
In 1999, bacon averaged $2.55 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 $2.45 in April to $2.75 in December. Over the year it rose from $2.52 in January to $2.75 in December, a 9.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.55 in 1999 is worth about $5.13 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 31% more expensive than it was in 1999. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 163% versus the 1999 average.
1999 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.52 | ▼ 2.2% |
| February | $2.52 | ▼ 0.1% |
| March | $2.51 | ▼ 0.5% |
| April | $2.45 | ▼ 2.5% |
| May | $2.47 | ▲ 1.2% |
| June | $2.50 | ▲ 1.2% |
| July | $2.50 | ▼ 0.0% |
| August | $2.54 | ▲ 1.6% |
| September | $2.58 | ▲ 1.4% |
| October | $2.57 | ▼ 0.4% |
| November | $2.66 | ▲ 3.4% |
| December | $2.75 | ▲ 3.5% |
| 1999 average | $2.55 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 1999?
Bacon averaged $2.55 per lb in 1999, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.55 of 1999 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.55 in 1999 is about $5.13 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1999 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 163% from the 1999 average of $2.55.