How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2013?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.56 per lb in 2013 — about $8.00 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2013, cheddar cheese averaged $5.56 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 $5.39 in December to $5.94 in February. Over the year it fell from $5.83 in January to $5.39 in December, a 7.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.56 in 2013 is worth about $8.00 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 29% cheaper than it was in 2013. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 2% versus the 2013 average.
2013 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.83 | ▼ 0.6% |
| February | $5.94 | ▲ 1.8% |
| March | $5.74 | ▼ 3.4% |
| April | $5.64 | ▼ 1.8% |
| May | $5.56 | ▼ 1.4% |
| June | $5.49 | ▼ 1.2% |
| July | $5.43 | ▼ 1.1% |
| August | $5.47 | ▲ 0.6% |
| September | $5.43 | ▼ 0.6% |
| October | $5.39 | ▼ 0.8% |
| November | $5.39 | — |
| December | $5.39 | ▼ 0.1% |
| 2013 average | $5.56 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2013?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.56 per lb in 2013, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.56 of 2013 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.56 in 2013 is about $8.00 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2013 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 2% from the 2013 average of $5.56.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2013 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2013/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2013/">Cheddar cheese price in 2013 (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 2013 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2013/