How much did bacon cost in 2009?
Bacon averaged $3.61 per lb in 2009 — about $5.64 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2009
In 2009, bacon averaged $3.61 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 $3.50 in November to $3.73 in January. Over the year it fell from $3.73 in January to $3.57 in December, a 4.3% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.61 in 2009 is worth about $5.64 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 19% more expensive than it was in 2009. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 86% versus the 2009 average.
2009 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.73 | ▲ 1.6% |
| February | $3.62 | ▼ 3.0% |
| March | $3.59 | ▼ 0.8% |
| April | $3.58 | ▼ 0.3% |
| May | $3.66 | ▲ 2.3% |
| June | $3.62 | ▼ 1.1% |
| July | $3.64 | ▲ 0.5% |
| August | $3.59 | ▼ 1.4% |
| September | $3.59 | ▲ 0.1% |
| October | $3.60 | ▲ 0.3% |
| November | $3.50 | ▼ 2.9% |
| December | $3.57 | ▲ 2.1% |
| 2009 average | $3.61 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2009?
Bacon averaged $3.61 per lb in 2009, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.61 of 2009 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.61 in 2009 is about $5.64 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2009 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 86% from the 2009 average of $3.61.