How much did bacon cost in 2014?
Bacon averaged $5.78 per lb in 2014 — about $8.18 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2014
In 2014, bacon averaged $5.78 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 $5.46 in February to $6.11 in June. Over the year it fell from $5.56 in January to $5.53 in December, a 0.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.78 in 2014 is worth about $8.18 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 18% cheaper than it was in 2014. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 16% versus the 2014 average.
2014 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.56 | ▲ 0.3% |
| February | $5.46 | ▼ 1.8% |
| March | $5.55 | ▲ 1.7% |
| April | $5.69 | ▲ 2.5% |
| May | $6.05 | ▲ 6.3% |
| June | $6.11 | ▲ 1.0% |
| July | $6.01 | ▼ 1.6% |
| August | $6.07 | ▲ 1.0% |
| September | $5.95 | ▼ 1.9% |
| October | $5.76 | ▼ 3.3% |
| November | $5.57 | ▼ 3.2% |
| December | $5.53 | ▼ 0.8% |
| 2014 average | $5.78 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2014?
Bacon averaged $5.78 per lb in 2014, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.78 of 2014 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.78 in 2014 is about $8.18 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2014 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 16% from the 2014 average of $5.78.