How much did bacon cost in 2008?
Bacon averaged $3.66 per lb in 2008 — about $5.70 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2008
In 2008, 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 $3.55 in April to $3.84 in August. Over the year it was little changed from $3.65 in January to $3.67 in December.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.66 in 2008 is worth about $5.70 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 18% more expensive than it was in 2008. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 83% versus the 2008 average.
2008 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.65 | ▼ 1.0% |
| February | $3.62 | ▼ 0.9% |
| March | $3.62 | ▲ 0.1% |
| April | $3.55 | ▼ 1.9% |
| May | $3.64 | ▲ 2.3% |
| June | $3.66 | ▲ 0.5% |
| July | $3.61 | ▼ 1.4% |
| August | $3.84 | ▲ 6.6% |
| September | $3.73 | ▼ 3.0% |
| October | $3.75 | ▲ 0.5% |
| November | $3.60 | ▼ 4.0% |
| December | $3.67 | ▲ 2.0% |
| 2008 average | $3.66 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2008?
Bacon averaged $3.66 per lb in 2008, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.66 of 2008 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.66 in 2008 is about $5.70 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2008 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 83% from the 2008 average of $3.66.