How much did milk cost in 2011?
Milk averaged $3.57 per gal in 2011 — about $5.32 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per gal) · 2011
In 2011, milk averaged $3.57 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 $3.30 in January to $3.72 in September. Over the year it rose from $3.30 in January to $3.57 in December, a 8.0% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.57 in 2011 is worth about $5.32 in 2026 dollars. Today milk averages $4.22 per gal, so in real terms it is 21% cheaper than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 18% versus the 2011 average.
2011 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.30 | ▼ 0.5% |
| February | $3.36 | ▲ 1.7% |
| March | $3.50 | ▲ 4.3% |
| April | $3.60 | ▲ 2.7% |
| May | $3.65 | ▲ 1.6% |
| June | $3.62 | ▼ 0.8% |
| July | $3.65 | ▲ 0.9% |
| August | $3.71 | ▲ 1.6% |
| September | $3.72 | ▲ 0.1% |
| October | $3.62 | ▼ 2.5% |
| November | $3.56 | ▼ 1.8% |
| December | $3.57 | ▲ 0.2% |
| 2011 average | $3.57 |
FAQ
What was the average price of milk in 2011?
Milk averaged $3.57 per gal in 2011, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.57 of 2011 milk worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.57 in 2011 is about $5.32 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2011 price of milk compare to now?
Milk now averages $4.22 per gal, up 18% from the 2011 average of $3.57.