How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2017?
Cheddar cheese averaged $4.90 per lb in 2017 — about $6.70 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2017, cheddar cheese averaged $4.90 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 $4.75 in May to $5.03 in October. Over the year it was little changed from $4.93 in January to $4.95 in December.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.90 in 2017 is worth about $6.70 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 15% cheaper than it was in 2017. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 16% versus the 2017 average.
2017 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.93 | ▲ 0.8% |
| February | $4.97 | ▲ 0.7% |
| March | $4.80 | ▼ 3.4% |
| April | $4.79 | ▼ 0.1% |
| May | $4.75 | ▼ 1.0% |
| June | $4.80 | ▲ 1.0% |
| July | $4.85 | ▲ 1.1% |
| August | $4.86 | ▲ 0.2% |
| September | $5.01 | ▲ 3.0% |
| October | $5.03 | ▲ 0.4% |
| November | $5.01 | ▼ 0.4% |
| December | $4.95 | ▼ 1.1% |
| 2017 average | $4.90 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2017?
Cheddar cheese averaged $4.90 per lb in 2017, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.90 of 2017 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.90 in 2017 is about $6.70 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2017 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 16% from the 2017 average of $4.90.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2017 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2017/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2017/">Cheddar cheese price in 2017 (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 2017 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2017/