How much did chicken breast cost in 2014?
Chicken breast averaged $3.46 per lb in 2014 — about $4.90 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2014, chicken breast averaged $3.46 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 $3.38 in February to $3.53 in November. Over the year it rose from $3.43 in January to $3.48 in December, a 1.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.46 in 2014 is worth about $4.90 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 15% cheaper than it was in 2014. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 21% versus the 2014 average.
2014 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.43 | ▼ 0.9% |
| February | $3.38 | ▼ 1.3% |
| March | $3.47 | ▲ 2.5% |
| April | $3.39 | ▼ 2.2% |
| May | $3.47 | ▲ 2.4% |
| June | $3.50 | ▲ 0.9% |
| July | $3.44 | ▼ 1.7% |
| August | $3.48 | ▲ 0.9% |
| September | $3.48 | ▲ 0.1% |
| October | $3.49 | ▲ 0.1% |
| November | $3.53 | ▲ 1.2% |
| December | $3.48 | ▼ 1.3% |
| 2014 average | $3.46 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2014?
Chicken breast averaged $3.46 per lb in 2014, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.46 of 2014 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.46 in 2014 is about $4.90 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2014 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, up 21% from the 2014 average of $3.46.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2014 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2014/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2014/">Chicken breast price in 2014 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Chicken breast price in 2014 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2014/