How much did chicken cost in 2022?
Chicken averaged $1.80 per lb in 2022 — about $2.06 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.
In 2022, chicken averaged $1.80 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 $1.62 in January to $1.89 in September. Over the year it rose from $1.62 in January to $1.83 in December, a 12.8% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.80 in 2022 is worth about $2.06 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 1% cheaper than it was in 2022. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 13% versus the 2022 average.
2022 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.62 | ▲ 1.0% |
| February | $1.63 | ▲ 0.6% |
| March | $1.72 | ▲ 5.6% |
| April | $1.79 | ▲ 4.1% |
| May | $1.82 | ▲ 1.7% |
| June | $1.83 | ▲ 0.1% |
| July | $1.88 | ▲ 3.0% |
| August | $1.88 | ▼ 0.1% |
| September | $1.89 | ▲ 0.6% |
| October | $1.86 | ▼ 1.5% |
| November | $1.84 | ▼ 1.1% |
| December | $1.83 | ▼ 0.7% |
| 2022 average | $1.80 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken in 2022?
Chicken averaged $1.80 per lb in 2022, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.80 of 2022 chicken worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.80 in 2022 is about $2.06 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2022 price of chicken compare to now?
Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 13% from the 2022 average of $1.80.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken price in 2022 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2022/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000706111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2022/">Chicken price in 2022 (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 2022 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken/2022/