How much did milk cost in 2009?
Milk averaged $3.11 per gal in 2009 — about $4.86 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per gal) · 2009
In 2009, milk averaged $3.11 per gal 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 $2.98 in August to $3.58 in January. Over the year it fell from $3.58 in January to $3.11 in December, a 13.1% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.11 in 2009 is worth about $4.86 in 2026 dollars. Today milk averages $4.22 per gal, so in real terms it is 13% cheaper than it was in 2009. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 36% versus the 2009 average.
2009 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.58 | ▼ 2.9% |
| February | $3.32 | ▼ 7.2% |
| March | $3.12 | ▼ 6.1% |
| April | $3.08 | ▼ 1.0% |
| May | $3.07 | ▼ 0.5% |
| June | $3.01 | ▼ 1.9% |
| July | $2.99 | ▼ 0.6% |
| August | $2.98 | ▼ 0.4% |
| September | $2.98 | ▲ 0.1% |
| October | $3.05 | ▲ 2.2% |
| November | $3.03 | ▼ 0.4% |
| December | $3.11 | ▲ 2.3% |
| 2009 average | $3.11 |
FAQ
What was the average price of milk in 2009?
Milk averaged $3.11 per gal in 2009, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.11 of 2009 milk worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.11 in 2009 is about $4.86 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2009 price of milk compare to now?
Milk now averages $4.22 per gal, up 36% from the 2009 average of $3.11.