How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2021?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.44 per lb in 2021 — about $6.73 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2021, cheddar cheese averaged $5.44 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 $5.26 in December to $5.68 in March. Over the year it fell from $5.66 in January to $5.26 in December, a 7.1% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.44 in 2021 is worth about $6.73 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 16% cheaper than it was in 2021. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 5% versus the 2021 average.
2021 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.66 | ▲ 2.1% |
| February | $5.60 | ▼ 1.0% |
| March | $5.68 | ▲ 1.5% |
| April | $5.44 | ▼ 4.2% |
| May | $5.42 | ▼ 0.4% |
| June | $5.39 | ▼ 0.7% |
| July | $5.39 | ▲ 0.1% |
| August | $5.34 | ▼ 1.0% |
| September | $5.39 | ▲ 1.0% |
| October | $5.40 | ▲ 0.2% |
| November | $5.33 | ▼ 1.3% |
| December | $5.26 | ▼ 1.3% |
| 2021 average | $5.44 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2021?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.44 per lb in 2021, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.44 of 2021 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.44 in 2021 is about $6.73 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2021 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, up 5% from the 2021 average of $5.44.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2021 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2021/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2021/">Cheddar cheese price in 2021 (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 2021 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2021/