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Historical bread prices by year

Browse average bread prices from 1980 through 2025, then compare each price with 2026 dollars.

Bread prices by year

Bread in 2025 $1.93 per pound $1.99 in 2026 dollars Bread in 2020 $1.45 per pound $1.87 in 2026 dollars Bread in 2010 $1.37 per pound $2.10 in 2026 dollars Bread in 2000 $0.93 per pound $1.80 in 2026 dollars Bread in 1990 $0.70 per pound $1.77 in 2026 dollars Bread in 1980 $0.51 per pound $2.06 in 2026 dollars

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