How much did bacon cost in 2018?
Bacon averaged $5.47 per lb in 2018 — about $7.30 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2018
In 2018, bacon averaged $5.47 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 $5.25 in June to $5.65 in January. Over the year it fell from $5.65 in January to $5.50 in December, a 2.7% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.47 in 2018 is worth about $7.30 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 8% cheaper than it was in 2018. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 23% versus the 2018 average.
2018 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.65 | ▲ 0.4% |
| February | $5.53 | ▼ 2.1% |
| March | $5.53 | ▼ 0.1% |
| April | $5.42 | ▼ 1.9% |
| May | $5.45 | ▲ 0.6% |
| June | $5.25 | ▼ 3.8% |
| July | $5.42 | ▲ 3.3% |
| August | $5.58 | ▲ 2.9% |
| September | $5.50 | ▼ 1.4% |
| October | $5.37 | ▼ 2.4% |
| November | $5.39 | ▲ 0.4% |
| December | $5.50 | ▲ 2.0% |
| 2018 average | $5.47 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2018?
Bacon averaged $5.47 per lb in 2018, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.47 of 2018 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.47 in 2018 is about $7.30 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2018 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 23% from the 2018 average of $5.47.