Average grocery prices in the US
Official average prices of 17 everyday groceries from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (CPI Average Price Data, U.S. city average). Most are for September 2026; each row names its own month. Prices are in USD, per the unit the source publishes, next to the same price in other common units.
These are official averages for information only — not offers, quotes or the price at any particular store.
Fruit
| Product | Latest average | Converted | Month | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bananas | $0.66 per lb | $1.45 per kg | Sep 2026 | -2% |
| Strawberries | $2.84 per 12 oz | $3.79 per lb, $8.35 per kg | Sep 2026 | +10% |
| Oranges | $1.72 per lb | $3.80 per kg | Sep 2026 | -4% |
| Lemons | $2.13 per lb | $4.69 per kg | Sep 2026 | +2% |
Vegetables
| Product | Latest average | Converted | Month | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $0.99 per lb | $2.18 per kg | Sep 2026 | -2% |
| Tomatoes | $1.99 per lb | $4.39 per kg | Sep 2026 | +4% |
| Iceberg lettuce | $1.64 per lb | $3.61 per kg | Sep 2026 | -5% |
Dairy and eggs
| Product | Latest average | Converted | Month | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs | $2.27 per dozen | $0.19 per egg | Sep 2026 | -35% |
| Milk | $4.11 per gallon | $1.08 per liter | Sep 2026 | -1% |
| Butter | $3.96 per lb | $8.73 per kg | Sep 2026 | -17% |
| Cheddar cheese | $6.13 per lb | $13.52 per kg | Sep 2026 | +1% |
Meat
| Product | Latest average | Converted | Month | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef | $6.79 per lb | $14.97 per kg | Sep 2026 | +7% |
| Chicken breast | $4.20 per lb | $9.27 per kg | Sep 2026 | +1% |
| Bacon | $6.76 per lb | $14.89 per kg | Sep 2026 | -7% |
Bread, rice and coffee
| Product | Latest average | Converted | Month | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground coffee | $9.33 per lb | $20.57 per kg | Sep 2026 | +2% |
| White bread | $1.83 per lb | $4.03 per kg | Sep 2026 | -2% |
| White rice | $1.12 per lb | $2.46 per kg | Sep 2026 | +5% |
About these averages
Average across US cities. Prices vary by region, brand and organic vs conventional. Excludes sales tax.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI Average Price Data.
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