How much did ground beef cost in 2017?
Ground beef averaged $3.64 per lb in 2017 — about $4.98 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2017
In 2017, ground beef averaged $3.64 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 $3.55 in April to $3.75 in July. Over the year it rose from $3.55 in January to $3.71 in December, a 4.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.64 in 2017 is worth about $4.98 in 2026 dollars. Today ground beef averages $6.75 per lb, so in real terms it is 35% more expensive than it was in 2017. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 85% versus the 2017 average.
2017 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.55 | ▼ 0.2% |
| February | $3.56 | ▲ 0.1% |
| March | $3.59 | ▲ 1.0% |
| April | $3.55 | ▼ 1.3% |
| May | $3.56 | ▲ 0.3% |
| June | $3.68 | ▲ 3.4% |
| July | $3.75 | ▲ 2.0% |
| August | $3.73 | ▼ 0.6% |
| September | $3.71 | ▼ 0.7% |
| October | $3.69 | ▼ 0.5% |
| November | $3.64 | ▼ 1.4% |
| December | $3.71 | ▲ 1.9% |
| 2017 average | $3.64 |
FAQ
What was the average price of ground beef in 2017?
Ground beef averaged $3.64 per lb in 2017, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.64 of 2017 ground beef worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.64 in 2017 is about $4.98 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2017 price of ground beef compare to now?
Ground beef now averages $6.75 per lb, up 85% from the 2017 average of $3.64.