How much did bread cost in 2021?
Bread averaged $1.52 per lb in 2021 — about $1.88 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2021, bread averaged $1.52 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 $1.47 in August to $1.58 in September. Over the year it fell from $1.55 in January to $1.53 in December, a 0.9% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.52 in 2021 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 2021. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 20% versus the 2021 average.
2021 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.55 | ▲ 0.5% |
| February | $1.54 | ▼ 0.6% |
| March | $1.53 | ▼ 0.7% |
| April | $1.51 | ▼ 1.1% |
| May | $1.51 | ▲ 0.1% |
| June | $1.51 | ▼ 0.1% |
| July | $1.49 | ▼ 1.3% |
| August | $1.47 | ▼ 1.6% |
| September | $1.58 | ▲ 7.7% |
| October | $1.53 | ▼ 3.4% |
| November | $1.55 | ▲ 1.4% |
| December | $1.53 | ▼ 1.0% |
| 2021 average | $1.52 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2021?
Bread averaged $1.52 per lb in 2021, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.52 of 2021 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.52 in 2021 is about $1.88 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2021 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 20% from the 2021 average of $1.52.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2021 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2021/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2021/">Bread price in 2021 (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 2021 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2021/