Ingredient prices in the US
Average US grocery prices for 29 common ingredients, updated monthly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In August 2026, a dozen eggs averaged $2.27 and a pound of butter $4.02.
Each page has the latest monthly average, a 10-year chart and what the price means per cup or per egg. Use them to keep your recipe costs current, or plug them straight into the free pricing calculator.
Bakery
| Ingredient | Average price | Unit | Month | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Bread | $1.82 | lb | August 2026 | -1.0% |
| Whole Wheat Bread | $2.81 | lb | May 2026 | +8.1% |
Beverages
| Ingredient | Average price | Unit | Month | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Coffee | $9.30 | lb | August 2026 | +4.8% |
| Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate | $4.82 | 16 oz | July 2026 | +3.8% |
Canned Goods
| Ingredient | Average price | Unit | Month | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canned Tomatoes | $1.63 | lb | August 2026 | +5.4% |
Dairy
| Ingredient | Average price | Unit | Month | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cheese | $5.98 | lb | August 2026 | -2.3% |
| Butter | $4.02 | lb | August 2026 | -16.7% |
| Cheddar Cheese | $4.75 | lb | August 2026 | -5.2% |
| Ice Cream | $5.85 | half gallon | August 2026 | -10.0% |
| Whole Milk | $4.23 | gallon | August 2026 | +1.4% |
Eggs
| Ingredient | Average price | Unit | Month | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs | $2.27 | dozen | August 2026 | -36.7% |
Fruits
| Ingredient | Average price | Unit | Month | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bananas | $0.65 | lb | August 2026 | -2.1% |
| Lemons | $1.60 | lb | August 2026 | -6.6% |
| Oranges | $1.71 | lb | August 2026 | -4.8% |
| Strawberries | $2.58 | 12 oz | August 2026 | +7.1% |
Grains
| Ingredient | Average price | Unit | Month | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose White Flour | $0.55 | lb | August 2026 | -1.6% |
| Spaghetti | $1.37 | lb | August 2026 | +6.2% |
| White Rice | $1.11 | lb | August 2026 | +4.9% |
Meat
| Ingredient | Average price | Unit | Month | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | $6.61 | lb | August 2026 | -8.4% |
| Boneless Pork Chops | $4.53 | lb | August 2026 | -3.3% |
| Ground Beef | $6.92 | lb | August 2026 | +9.6% |
| Pork Chops | $4.91 | lb | May 2026 | +8.9% |
| Round Roast | $9.45 | lb | August 2026 | +6.8% |
| Round Steak | $8.96 | lb | August 2026 | +10.2% |
Poultry
| Ingredient | Average price | Unit | Month | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | $1.67 | lb | August 2026 | -7.1% |
| Whole Chicken | $2.01 | lb | August 2026 | -3.1% |
Sweeteners
| Ingredient | Average price | Unit | Month | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sugar | $1.02 | lb | August 2026 | -1.5% |
Vegetables
| Ingredient | Average price | Unit | Month | vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | $1.47 | lb | August 2026 | -12.1% |
| Tomatoes | $1.98 | lb | August 2026 | +2.7% |
About this data
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data (U.S. city average). Data through August 2026; refreshed 2026-10-01. BLS has discontinued some items over the years; those are not listed.