How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2006?
Cheddar cheese averaged $4.25 per lb in 2006 — about $7.07 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2006, cheddar cheese averaged $4.25 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 $3.99 in November to $4.44 in January. Over the year it fell from $4.44 in January to $4.02 in December, a 9.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.25 in 2006 is worth about $7.07 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 20% cheaper than it was in 2006. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 34% versus the 2006 average.
2006 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.44 | ▲ 0.2% |
| February | $4.31 | ▼ 2.9% |
| March | $4.37 | ▲ 1.2% |
| April | $4.38 | ▲ 0.3% |
| May | $4.28 | ▼ 2.2% |
| June | $4.23 | ▼ 1.2% |
| July | $4.32 | ▲ 1.9% |
| August | $4.26 | ▼ 1.3% |
| September | $4.22 | ▼ 1.1% |
| October | $4.25 | ▲ 0.7% |
| November | $3.99 | ▼ 6.0% |
| December | $4.02 | ▲ 0.7% |
| 2006 average | $4.25 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2006?
Cheddar cheese averaged $4.25 per lb in 2006, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.25 of 2006 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.25 in 2006 is about $7.07 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2006 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 34% from the 2006 average of $4.25.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2006 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2006/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2006/">Cheddar cheese price in 2006 (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 2006 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2006/