How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2012?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.63 per lb in 2012 — about $8.22 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2012, cheddar cheese averaged $5.63 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 $5.46 in July to $5.87 in December. Over the year it rose from $5.72 in January to $5.87 in December, a 2.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.63 in 2012 is worth about $8.22 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 31% cheaper than it was in 2012. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 1% versus the 2012 average.
2012 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.72 | ▲ 5.3% |
| February | $5.60 | ▼ 2.1% |
| March | $5.66 | ▲ 1.1% |
| April | $5.63 | ▼ 0.6% |
| May | $5.57 | ▼ 1.1% |
| June | $5.48 | ▼ 1.7% |
| July | $5.46 | ▼ 0.3% |
| August | $5.49 | ▲ 0.7% |
| September | $5.58 | ▲ 1.5% |
| October | $5.64 | ▲ 1.1% |
| November | $5.83 | ▲ 3.5% |
| December | $5.87 | ▲ 0.6% |
| 2012 average | $5.63 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2012?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.63 per lb in 2012, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.63 of 2012 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.63 in 2012 is about $8.22 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2012 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 1% from the 2012 average of $5.63.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2012 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2012/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2012/">Cheddar cheese price in 2012 (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 2012 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2012/