How much did butter cost in 2021?
Butter averaged $3.58 per lb in 2021 — about $4.43 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2021
In 2021, butter averaged $3.58 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 $3.47 in December to $3.66 in February. Over the year it fell from $3.64 in January to $3.47 in December, a 4.7% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.58 in 2021 is worth about $4.43 in 2026 dollars. Today butter averages $3.93 per lb, so in real terms it is 11% cheaper than it was in 2021. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 10% versus the 2021 average.
2021 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.64 | ▲ 3.1% |
| February | $3.66 | ▲ 0.5% |
| March | $3.64 | ▼ 0.5% |
| April | $3.52 | ▼ 3.4% |
| May | $3.56 | ▲ 1.1% |
| June | $3.59 | ▲ 0.7% |
| July | $3.60 | ▲ 0.4% |
| August | $3.63 | ▲ 1.0% |
| September | $3.57 | ▼ 1.8% |
| October | $3.65 | ▲ 2.4% |
| November | $3.48 | ▼ 4.8% |
| December | $3.47 | ▼ 0.1% |
| 2021 average | $3.58 |
FAQ
What was the average price of butter in 2021?
Butter averaged $3.58 per lb in 2021, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.58 of 2021 butter worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.58 in 2021 is about $4.43 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2021 price of butter compare to now?
Butter now averages $3.93 per lb, up 10% from the 2021 average of $3.58.