How much did bacon cost in 2005?
Bacon averaged $3.39 per lb in 2005 — about $5.82 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2005
In 2005, bacon averaged $3.39 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 $3.26 in November to $3.56 in May. Over the year it fell from $3.37 in January to $3.33 in December, a 1.2% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.39 in 2005 is worth about $5.82 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 15% more expensive than it was in 2005. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 98% versus the 2005 average.
2005 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.37 | ▼ 0.1% |
| February | $3.40 | ▲ 0.8% |
| March | $3.36 | ▼ 1.2% |
| April | $3.33 | ▼ 0.7% |
| May | $3.56 | ▲ 6.9% |
| June | $3.46 | ▼ 2.9% |
| July | $3.48 | ▲ 0.6% |
| August | $3.44 | ▼ 1.0% |
| September | $3.40 | ▼ 1.1% |
| October | $3.33 | ▼ 2.3% |
| November | $3.26 | ▼ 1.9% |
| December | $3.33 | ▲ 2.0% |
| 2005 average | $3.39 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2005?
Bacon averaged $3.39 per lb in 2005, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.39 of 2005 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.39 in 2005 is about $5.82 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2005 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 98% from the 2005 average of $3.39.