Prices are now 73% higher than in 2005
In 2005, a dozen eggs cost $1.22, a gallon of gas cost $2.30 and a gallon of milk cost $3.19.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, something that cost $100 in 2005 costs about $172.52 today. The inflation rate in 2005 was 3.4%, and total inflation from 2005 to September 2026 was 73%.
The effects of inflation can vary. Adjusted for inflation, the biggest increase since 2005 was for ground beef (up 71%), and the biggest drop was for boneless pork chops (down 30%).
| Dozen eggs | $1.22 → $2.27 |
| Gallon of gas | $2.30 → $4.48 |
| Gallon of milk | $3.19 → $4.11 |
| Pound of bread | $1.04 → $1.83 |
| Pound of ground beef | $2.30 → $6.79 |
| Pound of coffee | $3.26 → $9.33 |
| All prices, on average | $100.00 → $172.52 |
Biggest price changes since 2005
The lists below break down price changes by item.
Each list shows average prices in 2005 compared to the price today. These are the actual prices people paid on average. For comparison, prices overall rose 73% between 2005 and September 2026.These prices are inflation-adjusted, meaning all values shown are adjusted for the baseline of 73% inflation between 2005 and September 2026.
More inflation
- Ground beef196% higher71% higherWas $2.30 in 2005, now $6.79 per lbWas $3.96 in today's dollars, now $6.79 per lb
- Ground coffee186% higher66% higherWas $3.26 in 2005, now $9.33 per lbWas $5.63 in today's dollars, now $9.33 per lb
- Ground beef, lean185% higher65% higherWas $2.97 in 2005, now $8.46 per lbWas $5.13 in today's dollars, now $8.46 per lb
- Chuck roast180% higher62% higherWas $3.28 in 2005, now $9.19 per lbWas $5.66 in today's dollars, now $9.19 per lb
- Heating oil167% higher55% higherWas $2.22 in 2005, now $5.92 per gallonWas $3.83 in today's dollars, now $5.92 per gallon
Less inflation
- Pork chops, boneless21% higher30% lowerWas $3.77 in 2005, now $4.55 per lbWas $6.51 in today's dollars, now $4.55 per lb
- American cheese22% higher29% lowerWas $3.88 in 2005, now $4.74 per lbWas $6.70 in today's dollars, now $4.74 per lb
- Tomatoes24% higher28% lowerWas $1.61 in 2005, now $1.99 per lbWas $2.78 in today's dollars, now $1.99 per lb
- Whole milk29% higher25% lowerWas $3.19 in 2005, now $4.11 per gallonWas $5.50 in today's dollars, now $4.11 per gallon
- Chicken legs31% higher24% lowerWas $1.33 in 2005, now $1.74 per lbWas $2.29 in today's dollars, now $1.74 per lb
Food and energy prices in 2005
These are the average prices Americans paid in 2005, next to what the same items cost in September 2026.These 2005 prices are converted to today's dollars. This means that the changes are relative to inflation.
Gas & energy
| Item | 20052005 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline, regularper gallon | 2005$2.302005, adjusted$3.96 | Today$4.48 | Change95% higherAfter inflation13% higher |
| Gasoline, midgradeper gallon | 2005$2.392005, adjusted$4.12 | Today$4.96 | Change107% higherAfter inflation20% higher |
| Gasoline, premiumper gallon | 2005$2.492005, adjusted$4.30 | Today$5.43 | Change118% higherAfter inflation26% higher |
| Diesel fuel per gallon | 2005$2.522005, adjusted$4.35 | Today$6.33 | Change151% higherAfter inflation46% higher |
| Electricityper kWh | 2005$0.102005, adjusted$0.17 | Today$0.20 | Change96% higherAfter inflation14% higher |
| Natural gas (piped)per therm | 2005$1.252005, adjusted$2.16 | Today$1.70 | Change36% higherAfter inflation21% lower |
| Heating oilper gallon | 2005$2.222005, adjusted$3.83 | Today$5.92 | Change167% higherAfter inflation55% higher |
Meat & poultry
| Item | 20052005 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef per lb | 2005$2.302005, adjusted$3.96 | Today$6.79 | Change196% higherAfter inflation71% higher |
| Ground chuck per lb | 2005$2.542005, adjusted$4.38 | Today$6.48 | Change155% higherAfter inflation48% higher |
| Ground beef, lean per lb | 2005$2.972005, adjusted$5.13 | Today$8.46 | Change185% higherAfter inflation65% higher |
| Sirloin steak per lb | 2005$6.112005, adjusted$10.54 | Today$14.11 | Change131% higherAfter inflation34% higher |
| Round steak per lb | 2005$4.102005, adjusted$7.07 | Today$9.84 | Change140% higherAfter inflation39% higher |
| Round roast per lb | 2005$3.762005, adjusted$6.48 | Today$8.80 | Change134% higherAfter inflation36% higher |
| Chuck roast per lb | 2005$3.282005, adjusted$5.66 | Today$9.19 | Change180% higherAfter inflation62% higher |
| Beef stew meat per lb | 2005$3.332005, adjusted$5.74 | Today$8.53 | Change156% higherAfter inflation49% higher |
| Baconper lb | 2005$3.392005, adjusted$5.85 | Today$6.76 | Change99% higherAfter inflation15% higher |
| Pork chops, boneless per lb | 2005$3.772005, adjusted$6.51 | Today$4.55 | Change21% higherAfter inflation30% lower |
| Ham, bonelessper lb | 2005$3.162005, adjusted$5.45 | Today$5.45 | Change72% higherAfter inflationno change |
| Whole chickenper lb | 2005$1.062005, adjusted$1.82 | Today$2.06 | Change96% higherAfter inflation13% higher |
| Chicken legs per lb | 2005$1.332005, adjusted$2.29 | Today$1.74 | Change31% higherAfter inflation24% lower |
Dairy & eggs
| Item | 20052005 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs, grade A largeper dozen | 2005$1.222005, adjusted$2.10 | Today$2.27 | Change87% higherAfter inflation8% higher |
| Whole milkper gallon | 2005$3.192005, adjusted$5.50 | Today$4.11 | Change29% higherAfter inflation25% lower |
| Cheddar cheese per lb | 2005$4.382005, adjusted$7.56 | Today$6.13 | Change40% higherAfter inflation19% lower |
| American cheese per lb | 2005$3.882005, adjusted$6.70 | Today$4.74 | Change22% higherAfter inflation29% lower |
| Ice cream per ½ gallon | 2005$3.742005, adjusted$6.46 | Today$5.93 | Change58% higherAfter inflation8% lower |
Fruits & vegetables
| Item | 20052005 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bananasper lb | 2005$0.492005, adjusted$0.85 | Today$0.66 | Change33% higherAfter inflation23% lower |
| Navel orangesper lb | 2005$1.002005, adjusted$1.72 | Today$1.72 | Change73% higherAfter inflationno change |
| Grapefruit per lb | 2005$1.092005, adjusted$1.88 | Today$1.62 | Change49% higherAfter inflation14% lower |
| Lemons per lb | 2005$1.412005, adjusted$2.43 | Today$2.13 | Change51% higherAfter inflation13% lower |
| Strawberries per 12 oz | 2005$2.112005, adjusted$3.64 | Today$2.84 | Change35% higherAfter inflation22% lower |
| Tomatoesper lb | 2005$1.612005, adjusted$2.78 | Today$1.99 | Change24% higherAfter inflation28% lower |
| Potatoesper lb | 2005$0.472005, adjusted$0.81 | Today$0.99 | Change110% higherAfter inflation22% higher |
| Iceberg lettuceper lb | 2005$0.872005, adjusted$1.50 | Today$1.64 | Change88% higherAfter inflation9% higher |
| Dried beans per lb | 2005$0.802005, adjusted$1.38 | Today$1.67 | Change108% higherAfter inflation21% higher |
Pantry & bakery
| Item | 20052005 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| White breadper lb | 2005$1.042005, adjusted$1.79 | Today$1.83 | Change76% higherAfter inflation2% higher |
| Flour per lb | 2005$0.322005, adjusted$0.56 | Today$0.55 | Change68% higherAfter inflation2% lower |
| Riceper lb | 2005$0.552005, adjusted$0.96 | Today$1.12 | Change102% higherAfter inflation17% higher |
| Spaghetti & macaroniper lb | 2005$0.902005, adjusted$1.55 | Today$1.38 | Change53% higherAfter inflation11% lower |
| Sugar per lb | 2005$0.442005, adjusted$0.75 | Today$1.02 | Change134% higherAfter inflation36% higher |
| Chocolate chip cookiesper lb | 2005$2.672005, adjusted$4.61 | Today$5.15 | Change93% higherAfter inflation12% higher |
| Potato chipsper 16 oz | 2005$3.372005, adjusted$5.81 | Today$6.67 | Change98% higherAfter inflation15% higher |
Drinks
| Item | 20052005 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground coffeeper lb | 2005$3.262005, adjusted$5.63 | Today$9.33 | Change186% higherAfter inflation66% higher |
| Beerper 16 oz | 2005$1.092005, adjusted$1.87 | Today$1.88 | Change73% higherAfter inflationno change |
| Wineper liter | 2005$7.772005, adjusted$13.40 | Today$13.77 | Change77% higherAfter inflation3% higher |
Frequently asked questions
How much did a dozen eggs cost in 2005?
A dozen eggs cost an average of $1.22 in 2005. In September 2026, the average price was $2.27. After adjusting for inflation, that's 8% higher than in 2005.
How much did a gallon of gas cost in 2005?
A gallon of gas cost an average of $2.30 in 2005. In September 2026, the average price was $4.48. After adjusting for inflation, that's 13% higher than in 2005.
How much did a gallon of milk cost in 2005?
A gallon of milk cost an average of $3.19 in 2005. In September 2026, the average price was $4.11. After adjusting for inflation, that's 25% lower than in 2005.
How much did a pound of white bread cost in 2005?
A pound of white bread cost an average of $1.04 in 2005. In September 2026, the average price was $1.83. After adjusting for inflation, that's 2% higher than in 2005.
How much did a pound of ground beef cost in 2005?
A pound of ground beef cost an average of $2.30 in 2005. In September 2026, the average price was $6.79. After adjusting for inflation, that's 71% higher than in 2005.
How much did a pound of coffee cost in 2005?
A pound of coffee cost an average of $3.26 in 2005. In September 2026, the average price was $9.33. After adjusting for inflation, that's 66% higher than in 2005.
How much is $1 from 2005 worth today?
$1 in 2005 has about the same buying power as $1.73 today, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index.
What was the inflation rate in 2005?
The U.S. inflation rate in 2005 was 3.4%, measured as the change in the consumer price index from 2004 to 2005.
Where these prices come from
These prices come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which checks what everyday items cost in stores across the U.S. every month. The 2005 prices are averages for the whole year, and today's prices are from September 2026.
To adjust 2005 prices for inflation, we use the same consumer price index as our 2005 inflation calculator. The raw price data is available on the BLS website.
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| Dozen eggs | $1.22 → $2.27 |
| Gallon of gas | $2.30 → $4.48 |
| Gallon of milk | $3.19 → $4.11 |
| Pound of bread | $1.04 → $1.83 |
| Pound of ground beef | $2.30 → $6.79 |
| Pound of coffee | $3.26 → $9.33 |
| All prices, on average | $100.00 → $172.52 |