How much did cheddar cheese cost in 2026?

In 2026, cheddar cheese averaged $5.93 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 5 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $5.69 in May to $6.03 in April. Over the year it fell from $5.98 in January to $5.69 in May, a 5.0% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $5.93 in 2026 is worth about $6.02 in 2026 dollars. Today cheddar cheese averages $5.69 per lb, so in real terms it is 6% cheaper than it was in 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 4% versus the 2026 average.