How much did bread cost in 2007?
Bread averaged $1.21 per lb in 2007 — about $1.96 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2007, bread averaged $1.21 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 $1.15 in January to $1.28 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.15 in January to $1.28 in December, a 11.0% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.21 in 2007 is worth about $1.96 in 2026 dollars. Today bread averages $1.83 per lb, so in real terms it is 7% cheaper than it was in 2007. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 51% versus the 2007 average.
2007 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.15 | ▲ 1.4% |
| February | $1.17 | ▲ 1.3% |
| March | $1.16 | ▼ 0.6% |
| April | $1.20 | ▲ 3.5% |
| May | $1.19 | ▼ 0.8% |
| June | $1.19 | ▲ 0.1% |
| July | $1.21 | ▲ 1.3% |
| August | $1.21 | ▲ 0.1% |
| September | $1.21 | ▲ 0.2% |
| October | $1.27 | ▲ 5.1% |
| November | $1.24 | ▼ 3.1% |
| December | $1.28 | ▲ 3.6% |
| 2007 average | $1.21 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2007?
Bread averaged $1.21 per lb in 2007, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.21 of 2007 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.21 in 2007 is about $1.96 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2007 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 51% from the 2007 average of $1.21.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2007 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2007/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2007/">Bread price in 2007 (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 2007 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2007/