How much did bread cost in 2013?
Bread averaged $1.41 per lb in 2013 — about $2.03 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2013, bread averaged $1.41 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 $1.36 in October to $1.44 in June. Over the year it fell from $1.42 in January to $1.39 in December, a 2.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.41 in 2013 is worth about $2.03 in 2026 dollars. Today bread averages $1.83 per lb, so in real terms it is 10% cheaper than it was in 2013. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 30% versus the 2013 average.
2013 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.42 | ▼ 1.0% |
| February | $1.41 | ▼ 0.8% |
| March | $1.41 | ▲ 0.1% |
| April | $1.41 | ▼ 0.2% |
| May | $1.40 | ▼ 0.6% |
| June | $1.44 | ▲ 2.7% |
| July | $1.43 | ▼ 0.3% |
| August | $1.41 | ▼ 1.8% |
| September | $1.42 | ▲ 0.8% |
| October | $1.36 | ▼ 4.3% |
| November | $1.38 | ▲ 1.8% |
| December | $1.39 | ▲ 0.2% |
| 2013 average | $1.41 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2013?
Bread averaged $1.41 per lb in 2013, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.41 of 2013 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.41 in 2013 is about $2.03 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2013 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 30% from the 2013 average of $1.41.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2013 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2013/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2013/">Bread price in 2013 (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 2013 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2013/