How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2005?
Cheddar cheese averaged $4.38 per lb in 2005 — about $7.52 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2005, cheddar cheese averaged $4.38 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 $4.21 in January to $4.45 in April. Over the year it rose from $4.21 in January to $4.43 in December, a 5.3% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.38 in 2005 is worth about $7.52 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 24% cheaper than it was in 2005. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 30% versus the 2005 average.
2005 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.21 | ▲ 2.7% |
| February | $4.38 | ▲ 4.1% |
| March | $4.35 | ▼ 0.6% |
| April | $4.45 | ▲ 2.2% |
| May | $4.41 | ▼ 0.8% |
| June | $4.44 | ▲ 0.6% |
| July | $4.38 | ▼ 1.4% |
| August | $4.38 | ▲ 0.2% |
| September | $4.32 | ▼ 1.4% |
| October | $4.39 | ▲ 1.5% |
| November | $4.43 | ▲ 1.0% |
| December | $4.43 | ▲ 0.1% |
| 2005 average | $4.38 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2005?
Cheddar cheese averaged $4.38 per lb in 2005, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.38 of 2005 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.38 in 2005 is about $7.52 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2005 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 30% from the 2005 average of $4.38.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2005 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2005/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2005/">Cheddar cheese price in 2005 (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 2005 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2005/