How much did cheddar cheese cost in 1992?
Cheddar cheese averaged $3.57 per lb in 1992 — about $8.53 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 1992, cheddar cheese averaged $3.57 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 $3.40 in December to $3.66 in January. Over the year it fell from $3.66 in January to $3.40 in December, a 7.2% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.57 in 1992 is worth about $8.53 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 33% cheaper than it was in 1992. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 59% versus the 1992 average.
1992 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.66 | ▲ 3.5% |
| February | $3.63 | ▼ 0.7% |
| March | $3.61 | ▼ 0.6% |
| April | $3.58 | ▼ 0.8% |
| May | $3.56 | ▼ 0.6% |
| June | $3.59 | ▲ 0.8% |
| July | $3.58 | ▼ 0.3% |
| August | $3.57 | ▼ 0.3% |
| September | $3.57 | ▼ 0.1% |
| October | $3.61 | ▲ 1.3% |
| November | $3.48 | ▼ 3.6% |
| December | $3.40 | ▼ 2.5% |
| 1992 average | $3.57 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 1992?
Cheddar cheese averaged $3.57 per lb in 1992, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.57 of 1992 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.57 in 1992 is about $8.53 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1992 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 59% from the 1992 average of $3.57.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 1992 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/1992/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/1992/">Cheddar cheese price in 1992 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Cheddar cheese price in 1992 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/1992/