Question 1

How much did ground beef cost in December 1988?

Accepted Answer

Ground beef cost $1.40 per pound in December 1988, based on Ground beef, 100% beef, per lb. (453.6 gm) from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Average Price Data.

Question 2

What is $1.40 in December 1988 worth in 2026?

Accepted Answer

$1.40 in 1988 has about the same purchasing power as $3.94 in 2026, using CPI-U.

How much did ground beef cost in December 1988?

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