How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2009?
Cheddar cheese averaged $4.67 per lb in 2009 — about $7.29 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2009, cheddar cheese averaged $4.67 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 $4.43 in November to $5.01 in January. Over the year it fell from $5.01 in January to $4.55 in December, a 9.2% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.67 in 2009 is worth about $7.29 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 22% cheaper than it was in 2009. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 22% versus the 2009 average.
2009 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.01 | ▲ 1.3% |
| February | $4.92 | ▼ 1.8% |
| March | $4.76 | ▼ 3.3% |
| April | $4.76 | — |
| May | $4.61 | ▼ 3.2% |
| June | $4.72 | ▲ 2.6% |
| July | $4.56 | ▼ 3.5% |
| August | $4.55 | ▼ 0.2% |
| September | $4.61 | ▲ 1.3% |
| October | $4.55 | ▼ 1.4% |
| November | $4.43 | ▼ 2.6% |
| December | $4.55 | ▲ 2.9% |
| 2009 average | $4.67 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2009?
Cheddar cheese averaged $4.67 per lb in 2009, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.67 of 2009 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.67 in 2009 is about $7.29 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2009 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 22% from the 2009 average of $4.67.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2009 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2009/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2009/">Cheddar cheese price in 2009 (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 2009 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2009/