How much did chicken cost in 2003?
Chicken averaged $1.03 per lb in 2003 — about $1.88 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2003, chicken averaged $1.03 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 $1.00 in January to $1.07 in November. Over the year it rose from $1.00 in January to $1.05 in December, a 4.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.03 in 2003 is worth about $1.88 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 8% more expensive than it was in 2003. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 98% versus the 2003 average.
2003 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.00 | ▼ 4.2% |
| February | $1.03 | ▲ 2.7% |
| March | $1.05 | ▲ 1.8% |
| April | $1.05 | ▲ 0.4% |
| May | $1.03 | ▼ 2.1% |
| June | $1.03 | ▲ 0.2% |
| July | $1.03 | ▼ 0.6% |
| August | $1.02 | ▼ 0.4% |
| September | $1.02 | ▼ 0.1% |
| October | $1.02 | — |
| November | $1.07 | ▲ 4.5% |
| December | $1.05 | ▼ 1.7% |
| 2003 average | $1.03 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2003?
Chicken averaged $1.03 per lb in 2003, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.03 of 2003 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.03 in 2003 is about $1.88 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2003 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 98% from the 2003 average of $1.03.
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Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2003 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2003/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2003/">Chicken price in 2003 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Chicken price in 2003 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2003/