How much did bacon cost in 2004?
Bacon averaged $3.38 per lb in 2004 — about $6.00 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2004
In 2004, bacon averaged $3.38 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 $3.13 in March to $3.62 in August. Over the year it rose from $3.16 in January to $3.37 in December, a 6.7% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.38 in 2004 is worth about $6.00 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 12% more expensive than it was in 2004. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 99% versus the 2004 average.
2004 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.16 | ▼ 0.8% |
| February | $3.19 | ▲ 1.0% |
| March | $3.13 | ▼ 1.9% |
| April | $3.20 | ▲ 2.1% |
| May | $3.33 | ▲ 4.2% |
| June | $3.42 | ▲ 2.7% |
| July | $3.47 | ▲ 1.5% |
| August | $3.62 | ▲ 4.4% |
| September | $3.59 | ▼ 0.9% |
| October | $3.61 | ▲ 0.5% |
| November | $3.44 | ▼ 4.7% |
| December | $3.37 | ▼ 2.0% |
| 2004 average | $3.38 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2004?
Bacon averaged $3.38 per lb in 2004, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.38 of 2004 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.38 in 2004 is about $6.00 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2004 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 99% from the 2004 average of $3.38.