How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2007?
Cheddar cheese averaged $4.23 per lb in 2007 — about $6.84 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2007, cheddar cheese averaged $4.23 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 $3.98 in May to $4.52 in October. Over the year it rose from $4.06 in January to $4.45 in December, a 9.5% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.23 in 2007 is worth about $6.84 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 17% cheaper than it was in 2007. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 34% versus the 2007 average.
2007 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.06 | ▲ 1.1% |
| February | $4.01 | ▼ 1.1% |
| March | $4.08 | ▲ 1.7% |
| April | $4.03 | ▼ 1.2% |
| May | $3.98 | ▼ 1.4% |
| June | $3.98 | ▲ 0.1% |
| July | $4.29 | ▲ 7.8% |
| August | $4.41 | ▲ 2.8% |
| September | $4.48 | ▲ 1.5% |
| October | $4.52 | ▲ 0.9% |
| November | $4.47 | ▼ 1.2% |
| December | $4.45 | ▼ 0.5% |
| 2007 average | $4.23 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2007?
Cheddar cheese averaged $4.23 per lb in 2007, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.23 of 2007 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.23 in 2007 is about $6.84 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2007 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 34% from the 2007 average of $4.23.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2007 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2007/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2007/">Cheddar cheese price in 2007 (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 2007 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2007/