How much did ground beef cost in 2013?
Ground beef averaged $3.40 per lb in 2013 — about $4.89 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2013
In 2013, ground beef averaged $3.40 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 $3.27 in April to $3.50 in September. Over the year it rose from $3.41 in January to $3.46 in December, a 1.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.40 in 2013 is worth about $4.89 in 2026 dollars. Today ground beef averages $6.75 per lb, so in real terms it is 38% more expensive than it was in 2013. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 98% versus the 2013 average.
2013 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.41 | ▲ 10.6% |
| February | $3.38 | ▼ 0.8% |
| March | $3.33 | ▼ 1.4% |
| April | $3.27 | ▼ 1.9% |
| May | $3.31 | ▲ 1.3% |
| June | $3.38 | ▲ 2.1% |
| July | $3.46 | ▲ 2.3% |
| August | $3.45 | ▼ 0.1% |
| September | $3.50 | ▲ 1.4% |
| October | $3.39 | ▼ 3.2% |
| November | $3.48 | ▲ 2.6% |
| December | $3.46 | ▼ 0.5% |
| 2013 average | $3.40 |
FAQ
What was the average price of ground beef in 2013?
Ground beef averaged $3.40 per lb in 2013, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.40 of 2013 ground beef worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.40 in 2013 is about $4.89 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2013 price of ground beef compare to now?
Ground beef now averages $6.75 per lb, up 98% from the 2013 average of $3.40.