How much did bacon cost in 2007?
Bacon averaged $3.66 per lb in 2007 — about $5.92 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2007
In 2007, bacon averaged $3.66 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 $3.46 in March to $3.88 in October. Over the year it rose from $3.51 in January to $3.69 in December, a 5.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.66 in 2007 is worth about $5.92 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 13% more expensive than it was in 2007. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 83% versus the 2007 average.
2007 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.51 | ▲ 1.5% |
| February | $3.57 | ▲ 1.6% |
| March | $3.46 | ▼ 2.9% |
| April | $3.50 | ▲ 0.9% |
| May | $3.65 | ▲ 4.4% |
| June | $3.66 | ▲ 0.2% |
| July | $3.72 | ▲ 1.8% |
| August | $3.80 | ▲ 2.0% |
| September | $3.78 | ▼ 0.4% |
| October | $3.88 | ▲ 2.6% |
| November | $3.66 | ▼ 5.8% |
| December | $3.69 | ▲ 0.9% |
| 2007 average | $3.66 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2007?
Bacon averaged $3.66 per lb in 2007, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.66 of 2007 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.66 in 2007 is about $5.92 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2007 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 83% from the 2007 average of $3.66.