How much did bacon cost in 2017?
Bacon averaged $5.77 per lb in 2017 — about $7.89 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2017
In 2017, bacon averaged $5.77 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 $5.18 in January to $6.37 in September. Over the year it rose from $5.18 in January to $5.63 in December, a 8.7% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.77 in 2017 is worth about $7.89 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 15% cheaper than it was in 2017. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 16% versus the 2017 average.
2017 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.18 | ▲ 1.5% |
| February | $5.33 | ▲ 3.0% |
| March | $5.75 | ▲ 7.7% |
| April | $5.78 | ▲ 0.5% |
| May | $5.70 | ▼ 1.3% |
| June | $5.67 | ▼ 0.6% |
| July | $5.82 | ▲ 2.7% |
| August | $6.24 | ▲ 7.3% |
| September | $6.37 | ▲ 2.0% |
| October | $6.07 | ▼ 4.7% |
| November | $5.71 | ▼ 5.9% |
| December | $5.63 | ▼ 1.4% |
| 2017 average | $5.77 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2017?
Bacon averaged $5.77 per lb in 2017, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.77 of 2017 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.77 in 2017 is about $7.89 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2017 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 16% from the 2017 average of $5.77.