Price of a Round Steak
Price in 1918: 37 cents
Price today: $5.65
A pound of round steak might not be part of your weekly grocery list because it is — and always has been — a premium purchase. The historical price for a pound of steak in 1918 was 37 cents, the equivalent of $6.55 in 2018, adjusted for inflation. Today, you can expect to pay approximately $5.65 per pound for steak at your local grocer.