How much did bread cost in 2020?
Bread averaged $1.45 per lb in 2020 — about $1.88 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2020, bread averaged $1.45 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 $1.35 in January to $1.54 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.35 in January to $1.54 in December, a 13.8% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.45 in 2020 is worth about $1.88 in 2026 dollars. Today bread averages $1.83 per lb, so in real terms it is 3% cheaper than it was in 2020. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 26% versus the 2020 average.
2020 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.35 | ▼ 0.9% |
| February | $1.38 | ▲ 1.8% |
| March | $1.37 | ▼ 0.1% |
| April | $1.41 | ▲ 2.3% |
| May | $1.41 | ▲ 0.4% |
| June | $1.47 | ▲ 4.4% |
| July | $1.49 | ▲ 0.8% |
| August | $1.50 | ▲ 0.7% |
| September | $1.49 | ▼ 0.2% |
| October | $1.50 | ▲ 0.7% |
| November | $1.52 | ▲ 0.8% |
| December | $1.54 | ▲ 1.5% |
| 2020 average | $1.45 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2020?
Bread averaged $1.45 per lb in 2020, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.45 of 2020 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.45 in 2020 is about $1.88 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2020 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 26% from the 2020 average of $1.45.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2020 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2020/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2020/">Bread price in 2020 (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 2020 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2020/