How much did bread cost in 2004?
Bread averaged $0.97 per lb in 2004 — about $1.72 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2004, bread averaged $0.97 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 $0.94 in February to $1.00 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.95 in January to $0.97 in December, a 2.5% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.97 in 2004 is worth about $1.72 in 2026 dollars. Today bread averages $1.83 per lb, so in real terms it is 6% more expensive than it was in 2004. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 89% versus the 2004 average.
2004 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.95 | ▼ 0.8% |
| February | $0.94 | ▼ 0.3% |
| March | $0.95 | ▲ 0.4% |
| April | $0.97 | ▲ 2.9% |
| May | $0.96 | ▼ 1.4% |
| June | $0.98 | ▲ 2.0% |
| July | $0.99 | ▲ 0.6% |
| August | $1.00 | ▲ 1.1% |
| September | $0.99 | ▼ 1.1% |
| October | $0.97 | ▼ 1.3% |
| November | $0.98 | ▲ 0.4% |
| December | $0.97 | ▼ 0.6% |
| 2004 average | $0.97 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2004?
Bread averaged $0.97 per lb in 2004, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.97 of 2004 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.97 in 2004 is about $1.72 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2004 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 89% from the 2004 average of $0.97.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2004 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2004/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2004/">Bread price in 2004 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Bread price in 2004 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2004/