How much did milk cost in 2013?
Milk averaged $3.46 per gal in 2013 — about $4.98 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per gal) · 2013
In 2013, milk averaged $3.46 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 $3.43 in April to $3.53 in January. Over the year it fell from $3.53 in January to $3.50 in December, a 0.7% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.46 in 2013 is worth about $4.98 in 2026 dollars. Today milk averages $4.22 per gal, so in real terms it is 15% cheaper than it was in 2013. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 22% versus the 2013 average.
2013 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.53 | ▼ 1.5% |
| February | $3.48 | ▼ 1.3% |
| March | $3.43 | ▼ 1.4% |
| April | $3.43 | ▼ 0.1% |
| May | $3.44 | ▲ 0.4% |
| June | $3.46 | ▲ 0.5% |
| July | $3.45 | ▼ 0.3% |
| August | $3.45 | ▼ 0.0% |
| September | $3.43 | ▼ 0.6% |
| October | $3.46 | ▲ 1.0% |
| November | $3.49 | ▲ 0.8% |
| December | $3.50 | ▲ 0.3% |
| 2013 average | $3.46 |
FAQ
What was the average price of milk in 2013?
Milk averaged $3.46 per gal in 2013, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.46 of 2013 milk worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.46 in 2013 is about $4.98 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2013 price of milk compare to now?
Milk now averages $4.22 per gal, up 22% from the 2013 average of $3.46.