How much did bacon cost in 2006?
Bacon averaged $3.44 per lb in 2006 — about $5.72 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2006
In 2006, bacon averaged $3.44 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 $3.31 in May to $3.61 in October. Over the year it rose from $3.36 in January to $3.46 in December, a 2.8% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.44 in 2006 is worth about $5.72 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 17% more expensive than it was in 2006. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 95% versus the 2006 average.
2006 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.36 | ▲ 1.1% |
| February | $3.39 | ▲ 0.6% |
| March | $3.40 | ▲ 0.3% |
| April | $3.34 | ▼ 1.6% |
| May | $3.31 | ▼ 1.0% |
| June | $3.40 | ▲ 2.7% |
| July | $3.51 | ▲ 3.2% |
| August | $3.56 | ▲ 1.4% |
| September | $3.55 | ▼ 0.2% |
| October | $3.61 | ▲ 1.6% |
| November | $3.44 | ▼ 4.6% |
| December | $3.46 | ▲ 0.4% |
| 2006 average | $3.44 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2006?
Bacon averaged $3.44 per lb in 2006, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.44 of 2006 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.44 in 2006 is about $5.72 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2006 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 95% from the 2006 average of $3.44.