How much did chicken cost in 2015?
Chicken averaged $1.49 per lb in 2015 — about $2.11 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2015, chicken averaged $1.49 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 $1.42 in September to $1.55 in February. Over the year it fell from $1.55 in January to $1.44 in December, a 7.1% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.49 in 2015 is worth about $2.11 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 4% cheaper than it was in 2015. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 37% versus the 2015 average.
2015 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.55 | ▲ 0.3% |
| February | $1.55 | ▲ 0.3% |
| March | $1.55 | ▼ 0.3% |
| April | $1.54 | ▼ 0.4% |
| May | $1.48 | ▼ 3.6% |
| June | $1.52 | ▲ 2.2% |
| July | $1.49 | ▼ 1.9% |
| August | $1.43 | ▼ 4.0% |
| September | $1.42 | ▼ 0.9% |
| October | $1.43 | ▲ 1.1% |
| November | $1.48 | ▲ 3.8% |
| December | $1.44 | ▼ 3.2% |
| 2015 average | $1.49 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2015?
Chicken averaged $1.49 per lb in 2015, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.49 of 2015 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.49 in 2015 is about $2.11 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2015 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 37% from the 2015 average of $1.49.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2015 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2015/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2015/">Chicken price in 2015 (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 2015 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2015/