How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2014?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.54 per lb in 2014 — about $7.84 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2014, cheddar cheese averaged $5.54 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 $5.38 in January to $5.73 in April. Over the year it rose from $5.38 in January to $5.44 in December, a 1.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.54 in 2014 is worth about $7.84 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 27% cheaper than it was in 2014. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 3% versus the 2014 average.
2014 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.38 | ▼ 0.1% |
| February | $5.54 | ▲ 3.0% |
| March | $5.58 | ▲ 0.7% |
| April | $5.73 | ▲ 2.8% |
| May | $5.59 | ▼ 2.6% |
| June | $5.56 | ▼ 0.5% |
| July | $5.56 | — |
| August | $5.58 | ▲ 0.4% |
| September | $5.57 | ▼ 0.3% |
| October | $5.57 | ▲ 0.1% |
| November | $5.42 | ▼ 2.7% |
| December | $5.44 | ▲ 0.3% |
| 2014 average | $5.54 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2014?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.54 per lb in 2014, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.54 of 2014 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.54 in 2014 is about $7.84 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2014 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 3% from the 2014 average of $5.54.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2014 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2014/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2014/">Cheddar cheese price in 2014 (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 2014 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2014/