How much did bacon cost in 2002?
Bacon averaged $3.24 per lb in 2002 — about $6.04 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2002
In 2002, bacon averaged $3.24 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 $3.16 in September to $3.32 in February. Over the year it fell from $3.27 in January to $3.24 in December, a 0.9% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.24 in 2002 is worth about $6.04 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 11% more expensive than it was in 2002. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 107% versus the 2002 average.
2002 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.27 | ▼ 0.9% |
| February | $3.32 | ▲ 1.4% |
| March | $3.27 | ▼ 1.5% |
| April | $3.26 | ▼ 0.3% |
| May | $3.18 | ▼ 2.3% |
| June | $3.19 | ▲ 0.3% |
| July | $3.23 | ▲ 1.2% |
| August | $3.27 | ▲ 1.2% |
| September | $3.16 | ▼ 3.5% |
| October | $3.24 | ▲ 2.7% |
| November | $3.21 | ▼ 0.9% |
| December | $3.24 | ▲ 1.0% |
| 2002 average | $3.24 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2002?
Bacon averaged $3.24 per lb in 2002, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.24 of 2002 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.24 in 2002 is about $6.04 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2002 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 107% from the 2002 average of $3.24.