Price of a Pound of Bacon
Price in 1918: 53 cents
Price today: $5.45
It’s a staple of the typical American breakfast spread, and many claim they can’t live without it. Once a premium cut of meat, bacon would have cost you 53 cents per pound in 1918. The adjusted inflation price in 2018 would be $9.38 per pound, but we only pay about $5.45 to enjoy a sizzling morning treat.