How much did bacon cost in 2011?
Bacon averaged $4.63 per lb in 2011 — about $6.90 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2011
In 2011, bacon averaged $4.63 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 $4.25 in January to $4.84 in June. Over the year it rose from $4.25 in January to $4.55 in December, a 7.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.63 in 2011 is worth about $6.90 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 3% cheaper than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 45% versus the 2011 average.
2011 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.25 | ▲ 2.2% |
| February | $4.37 | ▲ 2.7% |
| March | $4.54 | ▲ 3.9% |
| April | $4.66 | ▲ 2.8% |
| May | $4.77 | ▲ 2.3% |
| June | $4.84 | ▲ 1.5% |
| July | $4.76 | ▼ 1.8% |
| August | $4.77 | ▲ 0.3% |
| September | $4.82 | ▲ 1.0% |
| October | $4.59 | ▼ 4.8% |
| November | $4.64 | ▲ 1.1% |
| December | $4.55 | ▼ 1.9% |
| 2011 average | $4.63 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2011?
Bacon averaged $4.63 per lb in 2011, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.63 of 2011 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.63 in 2011 is about $6.90 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2011 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 45% from the 2011 average of $4.63.