How much did ground beef cost in 1995?
Ground beef averaged $1.37 per lb in 1995 — about $3.01 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1995
In 1995, ground beef averaged $1.37 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 $1.32 in May to $1.43 in February. Over the year it rose from $1.38 in January to $1.40 in December, a 1.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.37 in 1995 is worth about $3.01 in 2026 dollars. Today ground beef averages $6.75 per lb, so in real terms it is 124% more expensive than it was in 1995. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 392% versus the 1995 average.
1995 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.38 | ▲ 0.1% |
| February | $1.43 | ▲ 3.3% |
| March | $1.39 | ▼ 2.4% |
| April | $1.37 | ▼ 1.9% |
| May | $1.32 | ▼ 3.1% |
| June | $1.33 | ▲ 0.8% |
| July | $1.37 | ▲ 2.4% |
| August | $1.33 | ▼ 2.7% |
| September | $1.38 | ▲ 3.6% |
| October | $1.37 | ▼ 0.4% |
| November | $1.37 | ▼ 0.2% |
| December | $1.40 | ▲ 2.6% |
| 1995 average | $1.37 |
FAQ
What was the average price of ground beef in 1995?
Ground beef averaged $1.37 per lb in 1995, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.37 of 1995 ground beef worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.37 in 1995 is about $3.01 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1995 price of ground beef compare to now?
Ground beef now averages $6.75 per lb, up 392% from the 1995 average of $1.37.