How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2022?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.76 per lb in 2022 — about $6.60 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000710212.
In 2022, cheddar cheese averaged $5.76 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 $5.32 in January to $6.08 in September. Over the year it rose from $5.32 in January to $6.00 in December, a 12.8% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.76 in 2022 is worth about $6.60 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 14% cheaper than it was in 2022. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 1% versus the 2022 average.
2022 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.32 | ▲ 1.1% |
| February | $5.45 | ▲ 2.5% |
| March | $5.49 | ▲ 0.7% |
| April | $5.66 | ▲ 3.1% |
| May | $5.65 | ▼ 0.2% |
| June | $5.78 | ▲ 2.3% |
| July | $5.86 | ▲ 1.4% |
| August | $6.00 | ▲ 2.4% |
| September | $6.08 | ▲ 1.5% |
| October | $5.96 | ▼ 2.0% |
| November | $5.93 | ▼ 0.5% |
| December | $6.00 | ▲ 1.1% |
| 2022 average | $5.76 |
FAQ
What was the average price of cheddar cheese in 2022?
Cheddar cheese averaged $5.76 per lb in 2022, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.76 of 2022 cheddar cheese worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.76 in 2022 is about $6.60 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2022 price of cheddar cheese compare to now?
Cheddar cheese now averages $5.69 per lb, down 1% from the 2022 average of $5.76.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Cheddar cheese price in 2022 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2022/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000710212. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2022/">Cheddar cheese price in 2022 (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 2022 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/cheese/2022/