Question 1

How much did ground beef cost in February 2002?

Accepted Answer

Ground beef cost $1.70 per pound in February 2002, 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 $1.70 in February 2002 worth in 2026?

Accepted Answer

$1.70 in 2002 has about the same purchasing power as $3.15 in 2026, using CPI-U.

How much did ground beef cost in February 2002?

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