How much did bacon cost in 2025?
Bacon averaged $7.02 per lb in 2025 — about $7.31 in 2026 dollars. Based on 11 months of data (partial year).
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2025
In 2025, bacon averaged $7.02 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 11 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $6.76 in December to $7.29 in September. Over the year it fell from $7.04 in January to $6.76 in December, a 4.0% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $7.02 in 2025 is worth about $7.31 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 8% cheaper than it was in 2025. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 4% versus the 2025 average.
2025 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $7.04 | ▲ 1.9% |
| February | $6.80 | ▼ 3.5% |
| March | $6.98 | ▲ 2.6% |
| April | $7.01 | ▲ 0.4% |
| May | $6.99 | ▼ 0.3% |
| June | $7.10 | ▲ 1.6% |
| July | $7.12 | ▲ 0.3% |
| August | $7.21 | ▲ 1.3% |
| September | $7.29 | ▲ 1.1% |
| November | $6.93 | ▼ 5.0% |
| December | $6.76 | ▼ 2.4% |
| 2025 average | $7.02 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bacon in 2025?
Bacon averaged $7.02 per lb in 2025, based on 11 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $7.02 of 2025 bacon worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $7.02 in 2025 is about $7.31 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2025 price of bacon compare to now?
Bacon now averages $6.71 per lb, down 4% from the 2025 average of $7.02.