How much did ground beef cost in 2005?
Ground beef averaged $2.30 per lb in 2005 — about $3.95 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2005
In 2005, ground beef averaged $2.30 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 $2.19 in January to $2.42 in August. Over the year it rose from $2.19 in January to $2.30 in December, a 5.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.30 in 2005 is worth about $3.95 in 2026 dollars. Today ground beef averages $6.75 per lb, so in real terms it is 71% more expensive than it was in 2005. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 193% versus the 2005 average.
2005 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.19 | ▲ 2.4% |
| February | $2.23 | ▲ 1.7% |
| March | $2.22 | ▼ 0.5% |
| April | $2.31 | ▲ 4.1% |
| May | $2.36 | ▲ 2.3% |
| June | $2.34 | ▼ 1.1% |
| July | $2.30 | ▼ 1.7% |
| August | $2.42 | ▲ 5.3% |
| September | $2.38 | ▼ 1.9% |
| October | $2.21 | ▼ 7.2% |
| November | $2.30 | ▲ 4.3% |
| December | $2.30 | ▲ 0.0% |
| 2005 average | $2.30 |
FAQ
What was the average price of ground beef in 2005?
Ground beef averaged $2.30 per lb in 2005, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.30 of 2005 ground beef worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.30 in 2005 is about $3.95 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2005 price of ground beef compare to now?
Ground beef now averages $6.75 per lb, up 193% from the 2005 average of $2.30.