How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2018?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.14 per lb in 2018 — about $6.86 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2018, cheddar cheese averaged $5.14 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 January to $5.36 in December. Over the year it rose from $5.02 in January to $5.36 in December, a 6.8% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.14 in 2018 is worth about $6.86 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 17% cheaper than it was in 2018. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 11% versus the 2018 average.
2018 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.02 | ▲ 1.4% |
| February | $5.08 | ▲ 1.2% |
| March | $5.06 | ▼ 0.3% |
| April | $5.03 | ▼ 0.7% |
| May | $5.13 | ▲ 2.0% |
| June | $5.23 | ▲ 2.0% |
| July | $5.07 | ▼ 3.2% |
| August | $5.12 | ▲ 1.1% |
| September | $5.13 | ▲ 0.2% |
| October | $5.16 | ▲ 0.6% |
| November | $5.23 | ▲ 1.4% |
| December | $5.36 | ▲ 2.5% |
| 2018 average | $5.14 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2018?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.14 per lb in 2018, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.14 of 2018 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.14 in 2018 is about $6.86 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2018 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 11% from the 2018 average of $5.14.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2018 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2018/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2018/">Cheddar cheese price in 2018 (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 2018 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2018/