How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2011?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.42 per lb in 2011 — about $8.07 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2011, cheddar cheese averaged $5.42 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 $5.02 in February to $5.71 in September. Over the year it rose from $5.14 in January to $5.43 in December, a 5.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.42 in 2011 is worth about $8.07 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 30% cheaper than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 5% versus the 2011 average.
2011 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.14 | ▲ 4.3% |
| February | $5.02 | ▼ 2.3% |
| March | $5.07 | ▲ 0.8% |
| April | $5.20 | ▲ 2.7% |
| May | $5.44 | ▲ 4.4% |
| June | $5.44 | ▲ 0.1% |
| July | $5.60 | ▲ 2.8% |
| August | $5.65 | ▲ 0.9% |
| September | $5.71 | ▲ 1.1% |
| October | $5.70 | ▼ 0.1% |
| November | $5.63 | ▼ 1.3% |
| December | $5.43 | ▼ 3.5% |
| 2011 average | $5.42 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2011?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.42 per lb in 2011, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.42 of 2011 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.42 in 2011 is about $8.07 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2011 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 5% from the 2011 average of $5.42.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2011 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2011/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2011/">Cheddar cheese price in 2011 (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 2011 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2011/