Bread Prices: US White Bread Price History 1980–2026
The US city average price of white bread was $1.830 per pound in Sep 2026, according to BLS average price data (via FRED). That is 2.0% lower than a year earlier. Since January 2018 ($1.281), it is up 42.9%. In our data, which starts Jan 1980, the highest price was $2.033 (Jan 2024) and the lowest was $0.501 (Jan 1980).
Bread Prices since Jan 1980
Bread, white. Monthly values. Weight in the Real Inflation index: 1.6%.
Last 24 months
| Month | Price | vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $1.830 | -2.0% |
| Aug 2026 | $1.823 | -1.0% |
| Jul 2026 | $1.820 | -1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | $1.814 | -2.7% |
| May 2026 | $1.830 | -2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | $1.869 | -2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | $1.808 | -3.8% |
| Feb 2026 | $1.850 | -3.9% |
| Jan 2026 | $1.843 | -4.3% |
| Dec 2025 | $1.833 | -4.1% |
| Nov 2025 | $1.790 | -6.6% |
| Oct 2025 | no data | |
| Sep 2025 | $1.867 | -5.5% |
| Aug 2025 | $1.841 | -5.6% |
| Jul 2025 | $1.851 | -6.3% |
| Jun 2025 | $1.864 | -5.5% |
| May 2025 | $1.876 | -4.8% |
| Apr 2025 | $1.913 | -4.3% |
| Mar 2025 | $1.880 | -5.9% |
| Feb 2025 | $1.925 | -4.0% |
| Jan 2025 | $1.925 | -5.3% |
| Dec 2024 | $1.912 | -5.5% |
| Nov 2024 | $1.916 | -3.0% |
| Oct 2024 | $1.937 | -3.2% |
| Sep 2024 | $1.976 | +0.2% |
Yearly averages since 2000
| Year | Average | Lowest month | Highest month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (9 months) | $1.832 | $1.808 | $1.869 |
| 2025 (11 months) | $1.870 | $1.790 | $1.925 |
| 2024 | $1.970 | $1.912 | $2.033 |
| 2023 | $1.960 | $1.888 | $2.024 |
| 2022 | $1.700 | $1.555 | $1.873 |
| 2021 | $1.524 | $1.467 | $1.580 |
| 2020 | $1.452 | $1.351 | $1.538 |
| 2019 | $1.298 | $1.261 | $1.363 |
| 2018 | $1.286 | $1.265 | $1.309 |
| 2017 | $1.333 | $1.295 | $1.358 |
| 2016 | $1.371 | $1.329 | $1.425 |
| 2015 | $1.441 | $1.409 | $1.479 |
| 2014 | $1.401 | $1.359 | $1.466 |
| 2013 | $1.407 | $1.358 | $1.439 |
| 2012 | $1.418 | $1.395 | $1.442 |
| 2011 | $1.445 | $1.398 | $1.513 |
| 2010 | $1.373 | $1.359 | $1.407 |
| 2009 | $1.387 | $1.340 | $1.413 |
| 2008 | $1.366 | $1.281 | $1.415 |
| 2007 | $1.207 | $1.153 | $1.280 |
| 2006 | $1.081 | $1.029 | $1.143 |
| 2005 | $1.040 | $0.982 | $1.090 |
| 2004 | $0.969 | $0.943 | $0.996 |
| 2003 | $1.001 | $0.953 | $1.048 |
| 2002 | $1.016 | $1.001 | $1.054 |
| 2001 | $0.999 | $0.982 | $1.020 |
| 2000 | $0.930 | $0.907 | $0.987 |
Source
FRED series APU0000702111
BLS data series APU0000702111
BLS Average Price Data
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APU0000702111)Notes and caveats
- BLS average prices are US city averages collected for the CPI. They describe a typical item, not one brand or store. BLS notes that average prices are best used to compare price levels in a given month; for price change over time, the CPI index for the item category is more appropriate.
- Missing months since 2000 (the source published no value): Oct 2025. The chart and tables leave these months blank.
FAQ
How much is a pound of white bread now?
The US city average price of white bread was $1.830 per pound in Sep 2026 (-2.0% vs a year earlier). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) average price data, via FRED.
How much was a pound of white bread in 2018?
In January 2018 the US city average price of white bread was $1.281 per pound. Since then it has changed +42.9%.
When was a pound of white bread most expensive?
In our data (starting Jan 1980), the highest price was $2.033 (Jan 2024). The lowest was $0.501 (Jan 1980).
How often is this page updated?
The source publishes monthly. We refresh every week, so the page updates soon after each new month is released.