How much did bacon cost in 2003?
Bacon averaged $3.20 per lb in 2003 — about $5.83 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2003
In 2003, bacon averaged $3.20 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 $3.09 in May to $3.29 in April. Over the year it was little changed from $3.20 in January to $3.18 in December.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.20 in 2003 is worth about $5.83 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 15% more expensive than it was in 2003. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 110% versus the 2003 average.
2003 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.20 | ▼ 1.4% |
| February | $3.28 | ▲ 2.7% |
| March | $3.22 | ▼ 2.0% |
| April | $3.29 | ▲ 2.2% |
| May | $3.09 | ▼ 6.1% |
| June | $3.14 | ▲ 1.6% |
| July | $3.16 | ▲ 0.6% |
| August | $3.23 | ▲ 2.4% |
| September | $3.22 | ▼ 0.3% |
| October | $3.16 | ▼ 1.8% |
| November | $3.23 | ▲ 2.1% |
| December | $3.18 | ▼ 1.4% |
| 2003 average | $3.20 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2003?
Bacon averaged $3.20 per lb in 2003, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.20 of 2003 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.20 in 2003 is about $5.83 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2003 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 110% from the 2003 average of $3.20.