THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did cheddar cheese cost in 1984?

Cheddar cheese averaged $3.07 per lb in 1984 — about $9.90 in 2026 dollars.

Cheddar cheese price in 1984 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1984
$3.02$3.04$3.06$3.08$3.10$3.12$3.14JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 1984$3.05Dec 1984$3.12basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.

In 1984, cheddar cheese averaged $3.07 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 $3.03 in May to $3.12 in December. Over the year it rose from $3.05 in January to $3.12 in December, a 2.4% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $3.07 in 1984 is worth about $9.90 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 43% cheaper than it was in 1984. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 85% versus the 1984 average.

1984 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $3.05
February $3.04 ▼ 0.4%
March $3.04 ▲ 0.3%
April $3.03 ▼ 0.5%
May $3.03 ▼ 0.1%
June $3.06 ▲ 1.1%
July $3.10 ▲ 1.2%
August $3.07 ▼ 0.9%
September $3.07
October $3.09 ▲ 0.7%
November $3.10 ▲ 0.5%
December $3.12 ▲ 0.6%
1984 average$3.07

FAQ

What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 1984?

Cheddar cheese averaged $3.07 per lb in 1984, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $3.07 of 1984 cheddar cheese worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.07 in 1984 is about $9.90 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 1984 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?

Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 85% from the 1984 average of $3.07.

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Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 1984 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/1984/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212.
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Basket Report. (2026). Cheddar cheese price in 1984 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/1984/