How much did bread cost in 2015?
Bread averaged $1.44 per lb in 2015 — about $2.04 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2015, bread averaged $1.44 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 $1.41 in November to $1.48 in January. Over the year it fell from $1.48 in January to $1.43 in December, a 3.4% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.44 in 2015 is worth about $2.04 in 2026 dollars. Today bread averages $1.83 per lb, so in real terms it is 10% cheaper than it was in 2015. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 27% versus the 2015 average.
2015 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.48 | ▲ 0.9% |
| February | $1.44 | ▼ 3.0% |
| March | $1.44 | ▲ 0.3% |
| April | $1.45 | ▲ 1.0% |
| May | $1.46 | ▲ 0.6% |
| June | $1.47 | ▲ 0.3% |
| July | $1.45 | ▼ 1.4% |
| August | $1.42 | ▼ 1.9% |
| September | $1.43 | ▲ 0.8% |
| October | $1.42 | ▼ 1.0% |
| November | $1.41 | ▼ 0.6% |
| December | $1.43 | ▲ 1.4% |
| 2015 average | $1.44 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2015?
Bread averaged $1.44 per lb in 2015, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.44 of 2015 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.44 in 2015 is about $2.04 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2015 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 27% from the 2015 average of $1.44.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2015 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2015/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2015/">Bread price in 2015 (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 2015 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2015/