How much did chicken breast cost in 2015?
Chicken breast averaged $3.41 per lb in 2015 — about $4.82 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2015, chicken breast averaged $3.41 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 $3.28 in December to $3.52 in March. Over the year it fell from $3.44 in January to $3.28 in December, a 4.5% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.41 in 2015 is worth about $4.82 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 13% cheaper than it was in 2015. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 22% versus the 2015 average.
2015 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.44 | ▼ 1.3% |
| February | $3.51 | ▲ 2.1% |
| March | $3.52 | ▲ 0.3% |
| April | $3.50 | ▼ 0.5% |
| May | $3.41 | ▼ 2.7% |
| June | $3.39 | ▼ 0.6% |
| July | $3.38 | ▼ 0.3% |
| August | $3.41 | ▲ 0.8% |
| September | $3.38 | ▼ 0.8% |
| October | $3.36 | ▼ 0.6% |
| November | $3.35 | ▼ 0.2% |
| December | $3.28 | ▼ 2.0% |
| 2015 average | $3.41 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2015?
Chicken breast averaged $3.41 per lb in 2015, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.41 of 2015 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.41 in 2015 is about $4.82 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2015 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, up 22% from the 2015 average of $3.41.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2015 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2015/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2015/">Chicken breast price in 2015 (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 2015 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2015/