How much did bacon cost in 2026?

In 2026, bacon averaged $6.84 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 5 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $6.71 in May to $6.98 in January. Over the year it fell from $6.98 in January to $6.71 in May, a 3.8% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $6.84 in 2026 is worth about $6.94 in 2026 dollars. Today bacon averages $6.71 per lb, so in real terms it is 3% cheaper than it was in 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 2% versus the 2026 average.