How much did bacon cost in 2013?
Bacon averaged $5.29 per lb in 2013 — about $7.61 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2013
In 2013, bacon averaged $5.29 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 $4.72 in January to $5.71 in October. Over the year it rose from $4.72 in January to $5.54 in December, a 17.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.29 in 2013 is worth about $7.61 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 12% cheaper than it was in 2013. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 27% versus the 2013 average.
2013 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.72 | ▲ 1.8% |
| February | $4.83 | ▲ 2.3% |
| March | $4.91 | ▲ 1.6% |
| April | $4.89 | ▼ 0.5% |
| May | $5.09 | ▲ 4.2% |
| June | $5.33 | ▲ 4.8% |
| July | $5.49 | ▲ 3.0% |
| August | $5.62 | ▲ 2.3% |
| September | $5.68 | ▲ 1.1% |
| October | $5.71 | ▲ 0.5% |
| November | $5.62 | ▼ 1.6% |
| December | $5.54 | ▼ 1.3% |
| 2013 average | $5.29 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2013?
Bacon averaged $5.29 per lb in 2013, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.29 of 2013 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.29 in 2013 is about $7.61 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2013 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 27% from the 2013 average of $5.29.