Prices in 2017 vs. today

Prices are now 37% higher than in 2017

In 2017, a dozen eggs cost $1.47, a gallon of gas cost $2.41 and a gallon of milk cost $3.23.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, something that cost $100 in 2017 costs about $136.66 today. The inflation rate in 2017 was 2.1%, and total inflation from 2017 to August 2026 was 37%.

The effects of inflation can vary. Adjusted for inflation, the biggest increase since 2017 was for diesel fuel (up 55%), and the biggest drop was for tomatoes (down 25%).

What things cost in 2017
Dozen eggs$1.47 → $2.27
Gallon of gas$2.41 → $4.20
Gallon of milk$3.23 → $4.23
Pound of bread$1.33 → $1.82
Pound of ground beef$3.64 → $6.92
Pound of coffee$4.45 → $9.30
All prices, on average$100.00 → $136.66

Biggest price changes since 2017

The lists below break down price changes by item.

Each list shows average prices in 2017 compared to the price today. These are the actual prices people paid on average. For comparison, prices overall rose 37% between 2017 and August 2026.These prices are inflation-adjusted, meaning all values shown are adjusted for the baseline of 37% inflation between 2017 and August 2026.

More inflation

  • Diesel fuel111% higher55% higher
    Was $2.63 in 2017, now $5.55 per gallonWas $3.59 in today's dollars, now $5.55 per gallon
  • Heating oil110% higher54% higher
    Was $2.45 in 2017, now $5.15 per gallonWas $3.34 in today's dollars, now $5.15 per gallon
  • Ground coffee109% higher53% higher
    Was $4.45 in 2017, now $9.30 per lbWas $6.08 in today's dollars, now $9.30 per lb
  • Ground beef90% higher39% higher
    Was $3.64 in 2017, now $6.92 per lbWas $4.98 in today's dollars, now $6.92 per lb
  • Chuck roast84% higher34% higher
    Was $5.15 in 2017, now $9.45 per lbWas $7.03 in today's dollars, now $9.45 per lb

Less inflation

  • Tomatoes2% higher25% lower
    Was $1.93 in 2017, now $1.98 per lbWas $2.64 in today's dollars, now $1.98 per lb
  • Lemons5% higher23% lower
    Was $2.01 in 2017, now $2.11 per lbWas $2.74 in today's dollars, now $2.11 per lb
  • Spaghetti & macaroni8% higher21% lower
    Was $1.28 in 2017, now $1.37 per lbWas $1.75 in today's dollars, now $1.37 per lb
  • Flour8% higher21% lower
    Was $0.51 in 2017, now $0.55 per lbWas $0.69 in today's dollars, now $0.55 per lb
  • Wine9% higher21% lower
    Was $12.66 in 2017, now $13.75 per literWas $17.29 in today's dollars, now $13.75 per liter

Food and energy prices in 2017

These are the average prices Americans paid in 2017, next to what the same items cost in August 2026.These 2017 prices are converted to today's dollars. This means that the changes are relative to inflation.

Gas & energy

Item20172017 (adjusted)TodayChangeChange after inflation
Gasoline, regularper gallon2017$2.412017, adjusted$3.29Today$4.20Change74% higherAfter inflation28% higher
Gasoline, midgradeper gallon2017$2.692017, adjusted$3.68Today$4.69Change74% higherAfter inflation27% higher
Gasoline, premiumper gallon2017$2.912017, adjusted$3.98Today$5.13Change76% higherAfter inflation29% higher
Diesel fuel per gallon2017$2.632017, adjusted$3.59Today$5.55Change111% higherAfter inflation55% higher
Electricityper kWh2017$0.142017, adjusted$0.19Today$0.20Change42% higherAfter inflation4% higher
Natural gas (piped)per therm2017$1.022017, adjusted$1.39Today$1.71Change68% higherAfter inflation23% higher
Heating oilper gallon2017$2.452017, adjusted$3.34Today$5.15Change110% higherAfter inflation54% higher

Meat & poultry

Item20172017 (adjusted)TodayChangeChange after inflation
Ground beef per lb2017$3.642017, adjusted$4.98Today$6.92Change90% higherAfter inflation39% higher
Ground chuck per lb2017$3.712017, adjusted$5.07Today$6.77Change83% higherAfter inflation34% higher
Ground beef, lean per lb2017$5.632017, adjusted$7.69Today$8.57Change52% higherAfter inflation12% higher
Sirloin steak per lb2017$8.052017, adjusted$11.00Today$14.36Change78% higherAfter inflation31% higher
Round steak per lb2017$5.792017, adjusted$7.91Today$9.69Change67% higherAfter inflation23% higher
Round roast per lb2017$5.112017, adjusted$6.99Today$8.96Change75% higherAfter inflation28% higher
Chuck roast per lb2017$5.152017, adjusted$7.03Today$9.45Change84% higherAfter inflation34% higher
Beef stew meat per lb2017$5.372017, adjusted$7.33Today$8.59Change60% higherAfter inflation17% higher
Baconper lb2017$5.772017, adjusted$7.88Today$6.61Change14% higherAfter inflation16% lower
Pork chops, boneless per lb2017$3.812017, adjusted$5.20Today$4.53Change19% higherAfter inflation13% lower
Ham, bonelessper lb2017$3.872017, adjusted$5.29Today$5.38Change39% higherAfter inflation2% higher
Whole chickenper lb2017$1.472017, adjusted$2.01Today$2.01Change37% higherAfter inflationno change
Chicken legs per lb2017$1.452017, adjusted$1.99Today$1.67Change15% higherAfter inflation16% lower
Chicken breast, boneless per lb2017$3.202017, adjusted$4.38Today$4.17Change30% higherAfter inflation5% lower

Dairy & eggs

Item20172017 (adjusted)TodayChangeChange after inflation
Eggs, grade A largeper dozen2017$1.472017, adjusted$2.00Today$2.27Change55% higherAfter inflation13% higher
Whole milk per gallon2017$3.232017, adjusted$4.41Today$4.23Change31% higherAfter inflation4% lower
Cheddar cheese per lb2017$4.902017, adjusted$6.69Today$5.98Change22% higherAfter inflation11% lower
American cheese per lb2017$4.252017, adjusted$5.80Today$4.75Change12% higherAfter inflation18% lower
Ice cream per ½ gallon2017$4.692017, adjusted$6.41Today$5.85Change25% higherAfter inflation9% lower

Fruits & vegetables

Item20172017 (adjusted)TodayChangeChange after inflation
Bananasper lb2017$0.562017, adjusted$0.77Today$0.65Change16% higherAfter inflation15% lower
Navel orangesper lb2017$1.342017, adjusted$1.83Today$1.71Change27% higherAfter inflation7% lower
Grapefruit per lb2017$1.282017, adjusted$1.75Today$1.60Change25% higherAfter inflation8% lower
Lemons per lb2017$2.012017, adjusted$2.74Today$2.11Change5% higherAfter inflation23% lower
Strawberries per 12 oz2017$2.342017, adjusted$3.20Today$2.58Change10% higherAfter inflation19% lower
Tomatoesper lb2017$1.932017, adjusted$2.64Today$1.98Change2% higherAfter inflation25% lower
Potatoesper lb2017$0.722017, adjusted$0.99Today$0.98Change35% higherAfter inflation1% lower
Iceberg lettuceper lb2017$1.032017, adjusted$1.41Today$1.47Change43% higherAfter inflation5% higher
Romaine lettuce per lb2017$2.112017, adjusted$2.88Today$3.29Change56% higherAfter inflation14% higher
Dried beans per lb2017$1.362017, adjusted$1.86Today$1.63Change20% higherAfter inflation12% lower

Pantry & bakery

Item20172017 (adjusted)TodayChangeChange after inflation
White breadper lb2017$1.332017, adjusted$1.82Today$1.82Change37% higherAfter inflationno change
Flour per lb2017$0.512017, adjusted$0.69Today$0.55Change8% higherAfter inflation21% lower
Riceper lb2017$0.722017, adjusted$0.99Today$1.11Change54% higherAfter inflation13% higher
Spaghetti & macaroniper lb2017$1.282017, adjusted$1.75Today$1.37Change8% higherAfter inflation21% lower
Sugar per lb2017$0.652017, adjusted$0.88Today$1.02Change58% higherAfter inflation16% higher
Chocolate chip cookiesper lb2017$3.492017, adjusted$4.77Today$5.21Change49% higherAfter inflation9% higher
Potato chipsper 16 oz2017$4.412017, adjusted$6.03Today$6.75Change53% higherAfter inflation12% higher

Drinks

Item20172017 (adjusted)TodayChangeChange after inflation
Ground coffeeper lb2017$4.452017, adjusted$6.08Today$9.30Change109% higherAfter inflation53% higher
Beerper 16 oz2017$1.392017, adjusted$1.90Today$1.88Change35% higherAfter inflation1% lower
Wineper liter2017$12.662017, adjusted$17.29Today$13.75Change9% higherAfter inflation21% lower

Frequently asked questions

How much did a dozen eggs cost in 2017?

A dozen eggs cost an average of $1.47 in 2017. In August 2026, the average price was $2.27. After adjusting for inflation, that's 13% higher than in 2017.

How much did a gallon of gas cost in 2017?

A gallon of gas cost an average of $2.41 in 2017. In August 2026, the average price was $4.20. After adjusting for inflation, that's 28% higher than in 2017.

How much did a gallon of milk cost in 2017?

A gallon of milk cost an average of $3.23 in 2017. In August 2026, the average price was $4.23. After adjusting for inflation, that's 4% lower than in 2017.

How much did a pound of white bread cost in 2017?

A pound of white bread cost an average of $1.33 in 2017. In August 2026, the average price was $1.82. After adjusting for inflation, that's about the same as in 2017.

How much did a pound of ground beef cost in 2017?

A pound of ground beef cost an average of $3.64 in 2017. In August 2026, the average price was $6.92. After adjusting for inflation, that's 39% higher than in 2017.

How much did a pound of coffee cost in 2017?

A pound of coffee cost an average of $4.45 in 2017. In August 2026, the average price was $9.30. After adjusting for inflation, that's 53% higher than in 2017.

How much is $1 from 2017 worth today?

$1 in 2017 has about the same buying power as $1.37 today, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index.

What was the inflation rate in 2017?

The U.S. inflation rate in 2017 was 2.1%, measured as the change in the consumer price index from 2016 to 2017.

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 2017 prices are averages for the whole year, and today's prices are from August 2026.

To adjust 2017 prices for inflation, we use the same consumer price index as our 2017 inflation calculator. The raw price data is available on the BLS website.

Prices in other years

Ian Webster

About the author

Ian Webster is an engineer and data expert based in San Mateo, California. He has worked for Google, NASA, and consulted for governments around the world on data pipelines and data analysis. Disappointed by the lack of clear resources on the impacts of inflation on economic indicators, Ian believes this website serves as a valuable public tool. Ian earned his degree in Computer Science from Dartmouth College.

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What things cost in 2017
Dozen eggs$1.47 → $2.27
Gallon of gas$2.41 → $4.20
Gallon of milk$3.23 → $4.23
Pound of bread$1.33 → $1.82
Pound of ground beef$3.64 → $6.92
Pound of coffee$4.45 → $9.30
All prices, on average$100.00 → $136.66