How much did bacon cost in 2021?
Bacon averaged $6.64 per lb in 2021 — about $8.21 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2021
In 2021, bacon averaged $6.64 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 $5.78 in February to $7.32 in October. Over the year it rose from $5.83 in January to $7.21 in December, a 23.7% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $6.64 in 2021 is worth about $8.21 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 18% cheaper than it was in 2021. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 1% versus the 2021 average.
2021 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.83 | — 0.0% |
| February | $5.78 | ▼ 0.9% |
| March | $5.85 | ▲ 1.3% |
| April | $6.22 | ▲ 6.2% |
| May | $6.35 | ▲ 2.1% |
| June | $6.67 | ▲ 5.1% |
| July | $6.86 | ▲ 2.8% |
| August | $7.10 | ▲ 3.5% |
| September | $7.22 | ▲ 1.8% |
| October | $7.32 | ▲ 1.3% |
| November | $7.27 | ▼ 0.7% |
| December | $7.21 | ▼ 0.7% |
| 2021 average | $6.64 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2021?
Bacon averaged $6.64 per lb in 2021, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $6.64 of 2021 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $6.64 in 2021 is about $8.21 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2021 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, up 1% from the 2021 average of $6.64.