THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2005?

Cheddar cheese averaged $4.38 per lb in 2005 — about $7.52 in 2026 dollars.

Cheddar cheese price in 2005 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2005
$4.20$4.25$4.30$4.35$4.40$4.45$4.50JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 2005$4.21Apr 2005$4.45Dec 2005$4.43basketreport.com

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

MonthPriceMoM
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.

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