How much did bacon cost in 2012?
Bacon averaged $4.56 per lb in 2012 — about $6.66 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2012
In 2012, bacon averaged $4.56 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 $4.33 in June to $4.69 in September. Over the year it rose from $4.57 in January to $4.64 in December, a 1.5% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.56 in 2012 is worth about $6.66 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 1% more expensive than it was in 2012. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 47% versus the 2012 average.
2012 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.57 | ▲ 0.5% |
| February | $4.66 | ▲ 1.8% |
| March | $4.60 | ▼ 1.2% |
| April | $4.53 | ▼ 1.5% |
| May | $4.39 | ▼ 3.3% |
| June | $4.33 | ▼ 1.4% |
| July | $4.37 | ▲ 0.9% |
| August | $4.61 | ▲ 5.6% |
| September | $4.69 | ▲ 1.8% |
| October | $4.66 | ▼ 0.7% |
| November | $4.64 | ▼ 0.5% |
| December | $4.64 | ▼ 0.0% |
| 2012 average | $4.56 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2012?
Bacon averaged $4.56 per lb in 2012, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.56 of 2012 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.56 in 2012 is about $6.66 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2012 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 47% from the 2012 average of $4.56.