Prices are now 32% higher than in 2019
In 2019, a dozen eggs cost $1.40, a gallon of gas cost $2.64 and a gallon of milk cost $3.04.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, something that cost $100 in 2019 costs about $131.79 today. The inflation rate in 2019 was 1.8%, and total inflation from 2019 to September 2026 was 32%.
The effects of inflation can vary. Adjusted for inflation, the biggest increase since 2019 was for ground coffee (up 71%), and the biggest drop was for butter (down 25%).
| Dozen eggs | $1.40 → $2.27 |
| Gallon of gas | $2.64 → $4.48 |
| Gallon of milk | $3.04 → $4.11 |
| Pound of bread | $1.30 → $1.83 |
| Pound of ground beef | $3.81 → $6.79 |
| Pound of coffee | $4.14 → $9.33 |
| All prices, on average | $100.00 → $131.79 |
Biggest price changes since 2019
The lists below break down price changes by item.
Each list shows average prices in 2019 compared to the price today. These are the actual prices people paid on average. For comparison, prices overall rose 32% between 2019 and September 2026.These prices are inflation-adjusted, meaning all values shown are adjusted for the baseline of 32% inflation between 2019 and September 2026.
More inflation
- Ground coffee125% higher71% higherWas $4.14 in 2019, now $9.33 per lbWas $5.46 in today's dollars, now $9.33 per lb
- Diesel fuel106% higher56% higherWas $3.07 in 2019, now $6.33 per gallonWas $4.05 in today's dollars, now $6.33 per gallon
- Heating oil98% higher51% higherWas $2.98 in 2019, now $5.92 per gallonWas $3.93 in today's dollars, now $5.92 per gallon
- Ground beef78% higher35% higherWas $3.81 in 2019, now $6.79 per lbWas $5.02 in today's dollars, now $6.79 per lb
- Sugar73% higher31% higherWas $0.59 in 2019, now $1.02 per lbWas $0.78 in today's dollars, now $1.02 per lb
Less inflation
- Butter1% lower25% lowerWas $3.98 in 2019, now $3.96 per lbWas $5.25 in today's dollars, now $3.96 per lb
- Lemonsno change24% lowerWas $2.13 in 2019, now $2.13 per lbWas $2.81 in today's dollars, now $2.13 per lb
- Tomatoes3% higher22% lowerWas $1.93 in 2019, now $1.99 per lbWas $2.54 in today's dollars, now $1.99 per lb
- Spaghetti & macaroni14% higher13% lowerWas $1.21 in 2019, now $1.38 per lbWas $1.59 in today's dollars, now $1.38 per lb
- Wine14% higher13% lowerWas $12.06 in 2019, now $13.77 per literWas $15.89 in today's dollars, now $13.77 per liter
Food and energy prices in 2019
These are the average prices Americans paid in 2019, next to what the same items cost in September 2026.These 2019 prices are converted to today's dollars. This means that the changes are relative to inflation.
Gas & energy
| Item | 20192019 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline, regularper gallon | 2019$2.642019, adjusted$3.47 | Today$4.48 | Change70% higherAfter inflation29% higher |
| Gasoline, midgradeper gallon | 2019$2.962019, adjusted$3.91 | Today$4.96 | Change67% higherAfter inflation27% higher |
| Gasoline, premiumper gallon | 2019$3.212019, adjusted$4.23 | Today$5.43 | Change69% higherAfter inflation28% higher |
| Diesel fuel per gallon | 2019$3.072019, adjusted$4.05 | Today$6.33 | Change106% higherAfter inflation56% higher |
| Electricityper kWh | 2019$0.142019, adjusted$0.18 | Today$0.20 | Change44% higherAfter inflation9% higher |
| Natural gas (piped)per therm | 2019$1.042019, adjusted$1.38 | Today$1.70 | Change63% higherAfter inflation24% higher |
| Heating oilper gallon | 2019$2.982019, adjusted$3.93 | Today$5.92 | Change98% higherAfter inflation51% higher |
Meat & poultry
| Item | 20192019 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef per lb | 2019$3.812019, adjusted$5.02 | Today$6.79 | Change78% higherAfter inflation35% higher |
| Ground chuck per lb | 2019$3.942019, adjusted$5.19 | Today$6.48 | Change65% higherAfter inflation25% higher |
| Ground beef, lean per lb | 2019$5.382019, adjusted$7.09 | Today$8.46 | Change57% higherAfter inflation19% higher |
| Sirloin steak per lb | 2019$8.372019, adjusted$11.04 | Today$14.11 | Change68% higherAfter inflation28% higher |
| Round steak per lb | 2019$5.832019, adjusted$7.69 | Today$9.84 | Change69% higherAfter inflation28% higher |
| Round roast per lb | 2019$5.202019, adjusted$6.86 | Today$8.80 | Change69% higherAfter inflation28% higher |
| Chuck roast per lb | 2019$5.352019, adjusted$7.05 | Today$9.19 | Change72% higherAfter inflation30% higher |
| Beef stew meat per lb | 2019$5.642019, adjusted$7.44 | Today$8.53 | Change51% higherAfter inflation15% higher |
| Baconper lb | 2019$5.612019, adjusted$7.40 | Today$6.76 | Change20% higherAfter inflation9% lower |
| Pork chops, boneless per lb | 2019$3.762019, adjusted$4.96 | Today$4.55 | Change21% higherAfter inflation8% lower |
| Ham, bonelessper lb | 2019$4.242019, adjusted$5.58 | Today$5.45 | Change29% higherAfter inflation2% lower |
| Whole chickenper lb | 2019$1.502019, adjusted$1.97 | Today$2.06 | Change38% higherAfter inflation5% higher |
| Chicken legs per lb | 2019$1.432019, adjusted$1.88 | Today$1.74 | Change22% higherAfter inflation8% lower |
| Chicken breast, boneless per lb | 2019$3.022019, adjusted$3.98 | Today$4.20 | Change39% higherAfter inflation6% higher |
Dairy & eggs
| Item | 20192019 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs, grade A largeper dozen | 2019$1.402019, adjusted$1.84 | Today$2.27 | Change63% higherAfter inflation24% higher |
| Whole milkper gallon | 2019$3.042019, adjusted$4.00 | Today$4.11 | Change35% higherAfter inflation3% higher |
| Low-fat milk per gallon | 2019$2.722019, adjusted$3.58 | Today$3.59 | Change32% higherAfter inflationno change |
| Butterper lb | 2019$3.982019, adjusted$5.25 | Today$3.96 | Change1% lowerAfter inflation25% lower |
| Cheddar cheese per lb | 2019$5.312019, adjusted$7.00 | Today$6.13 | Change16% higherAfter inflation12% lower |
| American cheese per lb | 2019$3.882019, adjusted$5.11 | Today$4.74 | Change22% higherAfter inflation7% lower |
| Ice cream per ½ gallon | 2019$4.812019, adjusted$6.34 | Today$5.93 | Change23% higherAfter inflation7% lower |
| Yogurt per 8 oz | 2019$1.122019, adjusted$1.47 | Today$1.58 | Change41% higherAfter inflation7% higher |
Fruits & vegetables
| Item | 20192019 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bananasper lb | 2019$0.572019, adjusted$0.76 | Today$0.66 | Change14% higherAfter inflation13% lower |
| Navel orangesper lb | 2019$1.372019, adjusted$1.80 | Today$1.72 | Change26% higherAfter inflation4% lower |
| Grapefruit per lb | 2019$1.352019, adjusted$1.77 | Today$1.62 | Change21% higherAfter inflation8% lower |
| Lemons per lb | 2019$2.132019, adjusted$2.81 | Today$2.13 | Changeno changeAfter inflation24% lower |
| Strawberries per 12 oz | 2019$2.462019, adjusted$3.24 | Today$2.84 | Change15% higherAfter inflation12% lower |
| Tomatoesper lb | 2019$1.932019, adjusted$2.54 | Today$1.99 | Change3% higherAfter inflation22% lower |
| Potatoesper lb | 2019$0.772019, adjusted$1.01 | Today$0.99 | Change29% higherAfter inflation2% lower |
| Iceberg lettuceper lb | 2019$1.182019, adjusted$1.56 | Today$1.64 | Change38% higherAfter inflation5% higher |
| Romaine lettuce per lb | 2019$2.202019, adjusted$2.91 | Today$3.31 | Change50% higherAfter inflation14% higher |
| Dried beans per lb | 2019$1.342019, adjusted$1.77 | Today$1.67 | Change24% higherAfter inflation6% lower |
Pantry & bakery
| Item | 20192019 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| White breadper lb | 2019$1.302019, adjusted$1.71 | Today$1.83 | Change41% higherAfter inflation7% higher |
| Flour per lb | 2019$0.442019, adjusted$0.58 | Today$0.55 | Change24% higherAfter inflation6% lower |
| Riceper lb | 2019$0.762019, adjusted$1.01 | Today$1.12 | Change46% higherAfter inflation11% higher |
| Spaghetti & macaroniper lb | 2019$1.212019, adjusted$1.59 | Today$1.38 | Change14% higherAfter inflation13% lower |
| Sugar per lb | 2019$0.592019, adjusted$0.78 | Today$1.02 | Change73% higherAfter inflation31% higher |
| Chocolate chip cookiesper lb | 2019$3.492019, adjusted$4.60 | Today$5.15 | Change47% higherAfter inflation12% higher |
| Potato chipsper 16 oz | 2019$4.492019, adjusted$5.91 | Today$6.67 | Change49% higherAfter inflation13% higher |
Drinks
| Item | 20192019 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground coffeeper lb | 2019$4.142019, adjusted$5.46 | Today$9.33 | Change125% higherAfter inflation71% higher |
| Soda per 2 liters | 2019$1.562019, adjusted$2.05 | Today$2.27 | Change46% higherAfter inflation11% higher |
| Beerper 16 oz | 2019$1.442019, adjusted$1.89 | Today$1.88 | Change31% higherAfter inflation1% lower |
| Wineper liter | 2019$12.062019, adjusted$15.89 | Today$13.77 | Change14% higherAfter inflation13% lower |
Frequently asked questions
How much did a dozen eggs cost in 2019?
A dozen eggs cost an average of $1.40 in 2019. In September 2026, the average price was $2.27. After adjusting for inflation, that's 24% higher than in 2019.
How much did a gallon of gas cost in 2019?
A gallon of gas cost an average of $2.64 in 2019. In September 2026, the average price was $4.48. After adjusting for inflation, that's 29% higher than in 2019.
How much did a gallon of milk cost in 2019?
A gallon of milk cost an average of $3.04 in 2019. In September 2026, the average price was $4.11. After adjusting for inflation, that's 3% higher than in 2019.
How much did a pound of white bread cost in 2019?
A pound of white bread cost an average of $1.30 in 2019. In September 2026, the average price was $1.83. After adjusting for inflation, that's 7% higher than in 2019.
How much did a pound of ground beef cost in 2019?
A pound of ground beef cost an average of $3.81 in 2019. In September 2026, the average price was $6.79. After adjusting for inflation, that's 35% higher than in 2019.
How much did a pound of coffee cost in 2019?
A pound of coffee cost an average of $4.14 in 2019. In September 2026, the average price was $9.33. After adjusting for inflation, that's 71% higher than in 2019.
How much is $1 from 2019 worth today?
$1 in 2019 has about the same buying power as $1.32 today, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index.
What was the inflation rate in 2019?
The U.S. inflation rate in 2019 was 1.8%, measured as the change in the consumer price index from 2018 to 2019.
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 2019 prices are averages for the whole year, and today's prices are from September 2026.
To adjust 2019 prices for inflation, we use the same consumer price index as our 2019 inflation calculator. The raw price data is available on the BLS website.
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| Dozen eggs | $1.40 → $2.27 |
| Gallon of gas | $2.64 → $4.48 |
| Gallon of milk | $3.04 → $4.11 |
| Pound of bread | $1.30 → $1.83 |
| Pound of ground beef | $3.81 → $6.79 |
| Pound of coffee | $4.14 → $9.33 |
| All prices, on average | $100.00 → $131.79 |