Lettuce, iceberg
U.S. city average · May 2026January 1980 – May 2026 · 513 monthly observations · BLS series APU0000712211.
As of May 2026, lettuce cost $1.96 per lb at the U.S. city average — up 20.6% from the prior month and up 36.6% over the past year. This is the average shelf price reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not an estimate.
That sits 1% below the record high of $1.99 set in November 2025, and 461% above the record low of $0.35 in January 1980. BLS has published this price monthly since January 1980 (513 observations).
FAQ
How much do lettuce cost right now?
As of May 2026, lettuce averaged $1.96 per lb across U.S. cities, per BLS CPI Average Price Data.
Are lettuce getting more expensive?
Lettuce are ▲ 20.6% versus the prior month and ▲ 36.6% versus a year ago (May 2026).
What is the highest price lettuce have reached?
The record high is $1.99 per lb, set in November 2025; the record low is $0.35 in January 1980.
Where does this lettuce price data come from?
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Average Price Data program, retrieved via the BLS Public Data API. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.