How much did bacon cost in 2015?
Bacon averaged $5.45 per lb in 2015 — about $7.71 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2015
In 2015, bacon averaged $5.45 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 $4.94 in May to $5.90 in October. Over the year it rose from $5.59 in January to $5.73 in December, a 2.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.45 in 2015 is worth about $7.71 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 13% cheaper than it was in 2015. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 23% versus the 2015 average.
2015 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.59 | ▲ 1.1% |
| February | $5.47 | ▼ 2.1% |
| March | $5.37 | ▼ 1.9% |
| April | $5.21 | ▼ 2.9% |
| May | $4.94 | ▼ 5.2% |
| June | $5.06 | ▲ 2.4% |
| July | $5.18 | ▲ 2.5% |
| August | $5.41 | ▲ 4.4% |
| September | $5.73 | ▲ 6.0% |
| October | $5.90 | ▲ 2.9% |
| November | $5.85 | ▼ 0.9% |
| December | $5.73 | ▼ 1.9% |
| 2015 average | $5.45 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2015?
Bacon averaged $5.45 per lb in 2015, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.45 of 2015 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.45 in 2015 is about $7.71 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2015 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 23% from the 2015 average of $5.45.