How much did ground beef cost in 2010?
Ground beef averaged $2.37 per lb in 2010 — about $3.64 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2010
In 2010, ground beef averaged $2.37 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 $2.24 in March to $2.50 in August. Over the year it rose from $2.28 in January to $2.38 in December, a 4.3% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.37 in 2010 is worth about $3.64 in 2026 dollars. Today ground beef averages $6.75 per lb, so in real terms it is 85% more expensive than it was in 2010. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 185% versus the 2010 average.
2010 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.28 | ▲ 4.3% |
| February | $2.28 | ▼ 0.1% |
| March | $2.24 | ▼ 1.6% |
| April | $2.36 | ▲ 5.5% |
| May | $2.31 | ▼ 2.3% |
| June | $2.40 | ▲ 3.9% |
| July | $2.45 | ▲ 2.2% |
| August | $2.50 | ▲ 2.0% |
| September | $2.40 | ▼ 4.2% |
| October | $2.40 | ▼ 0.0% |
| November | $2.39 | ▼ 0.1% |
| December | $2.38 | ▼ 0.7% |
| 2010 average | $2.37 |
FAQ
What was the average price of ground beef in 2010?
Ground beef averaged $2.37 per lb in 2010, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.37 of 2010 ground beef worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.37 in 2010 is about $3.64 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2010 price of ground beef compare to now?
Ground beef now averages $6.75 per lb, up 185% from the 2010 average of $2.37.