How much did bacon cost in 2010?
Bacon averaged $4.11 per lb in 2010 — about $6.32 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2010
In 2010, bacon averaged $4.11 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 $3.63 in January to $4.77 in October. Over the year it rose from $3.63 in January to $4.16 in December, a 14.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.11 in 2010 is worth about $6.32 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 6% more expensive than it was in 2010. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 63% versus the 2010 average.
2010 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.63 | ▲ 1.7% |
| February | $3.64 | ▲ 0.3% |
| March | $3.67 | ▲ 0.7% |
| April | $3.64 | ▼ 0.7% |
| May | $3.86 | ▲ 6.0% |
| June | $4.05 | ▲ 4.8% |
| July | $4.21 | ▲ 4.1% |
| August | $4.35 | ▲ 3.3% |
| September | $4.57 | ▲ 5.1% |
| October | $4.77 | ▲ 4.3% |
| November | $4.70 | ▼ 1.6% |
| December | $4.16 | ▼ 11.4% |
| 2010 average | $4.11 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2010?
Bacon averaged $4.11 per lb in 2010, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.11 of 2010 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.11 in 2010 is about $6.32 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2010 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 63% from the 2010 average of $4.11.