How much did bacon cost in 2019?
Bacon averaged $5.61 per lb in 2019 — about $7.35 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2019
In 2019, bacon averaged $5.61 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 $5.47 in December to $5.88 in June. Over the year it fell from $5.52 in January to $5.47 in December, a 0.8% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.61 in 2019 is worth about $7.35 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 9% cheaper than it was in 2019. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 20% versus the 2019 average.
2019 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.52 | ▲ 0.3% |
| February | $5.50 | ▼ 0.3% |
| March | $5.61 | ▲ 1.9% |
| April | $5.55 | ▼ 1.0% |
| May | $5.81 | ▲ 4.7% |
| June | $5.88 | ▲ 1.1% |
| July | $5.70 | ▼ 3.0% |
| August | $5.58 | ▼ 2.2% |
| September | $5.57 | ▼ 0.1% |
| October | $5.65 | ▲ 1.5% |
| November | $5.51 | ▼ 2.6% |
| December | $5.47 | ▼ 0.6% |
| 2019 average | $5.61 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2019?
Bacon averaged $5.61 per lb in 2019, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.61 of 2019 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.61 in 2019 is about $7.35 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2019 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 20% from the 2019 average of $5.61.