How much did ground beef cost in 2011?
Ground beef averaged $2.77 per lb in 2011 — about $4.13 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2011
In 2011, ground beef averaged $2.77 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 $2.53 in January to $2.92 in December. Over the year it rose from $2.53 in January to $2.92 in December, a 15.3% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.77 in 2011 is worth about $4.13 in 2026 dollars. Today ground beef averages $6.75 per lb, so in real terms it is 63% more expensive than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 144% versus the 2011 average.
2011 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.53 | ▲ 6.5% |
| February | $2.66 | ▲ 5.0% |
| March | $2.72 | ▲ 2.1% |
| April | $2.72 | ▲ 0.3% |
| May | $2.69 | ▼ 1.0% |
| June | $2.77 | ▲ 3.0% |
| July | $2.82 | ▲ 1.6% |
| August | $2.82 | ▲ 0.0% |
| September | $2.87 | ▲ 1.7% |
| October | $2.88 | ▲ 0.3% |
| November | $2.90 | ▲ 0.8% |
| December | $2.92 | ▲ 0.8% |
| 2011 average | $2.77 |
FAQ
What was the average price of ground beef in 2011?
Ground beef averaged $2.77 per lb in 2011, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.77 of 2011 ground beef worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.77 in 2011 is about $4.13 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2011 price of ground beef compare to now?
Ground beef now averages $6.75 per lb, up 144% from the 2011 average of $2.77.