How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2019?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.31 per lb in 2019 — about $6.96 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2019, cheddar cheese averaged $5.31 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 $5.19 in March to $5.41 in September. Over the year it fell from $5.37 in January to $5.30 in December, a 1.3% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.31 in 2019 is worth about $6.96 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 18% cheaper than it was in 2019. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 7% versus the 2019 average.
2019 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.37 | ▲ 0.2% |
| February | $5.25 | ▼ 2.3% |
| March | $5.19 | ▼ 1.0% |
| April | $5.29 | ▲ 1.9% |
| May | $5.33 | ▲ 0.7% |
| June | $5.25 | ▼ 1.4% |
| July | $5.35 | ▲ 1.8% |
| August | $5.37 | ▲ 0.3% |
| September | $5.41 | ▲ 0.7% |
| October | $5.28 | ▼ 2.4% |
| November | $5.31 | ▲ 0.6% |
| December | $5.30 | ▼ 0.1% |
| 2019 average | $5.31 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2019?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.31 per lb in 2019, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.31 of 2019 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.31 in 2019 is about $6.96 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2019 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 7% from the 2019 average of $5.31.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2019 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2019/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2019/">Cheddar cheese price in 2019 (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 2019 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2019/